In this episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) talks Bridgeport Sound Tigers with beat reporter Michael Fornabaio of the Connecticut Post. The two discuss Michael Dal Colle’s emergence, Devon Toews’ progression, Kiefer Bellows impressive offensive skill set and the improving play of Joshua Ho-sang. LISTEN:
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 56 – Who Are These Guys?
In this episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog), James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) and Alex ‘Buddy’ Peck (@BudGSN) are back together to talk about the Islanders 4 game winning streak after back to back wins over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Topics Discussed: – The 3-2 SO win over the Pens – Exceptional Goaltending ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 55 – Remembering Charles Wang
In this episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) talk to Newsday’s Randi Marshall (@randimarshall) about the life and Long Island legacy left by Charles Wang. Later, Joe and James offer their thoughts on the former Islanders owner, player reactions to Wang’s death and some quick thoughts ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 54 – Brocktober w/ WFAN.com's Andy Graziano
In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and Alex ‘Buddy’ Peck (@BudGSN) are joined by WFAN.com Islanders columnist Andy Graziano (AndyGraz_WFAN) to chat about a week with only one game, a 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators before the Isles play 3 games in 4 nights on the west ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 53 – So Far, So Good
In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and Alex ‘Buddy’ Peck (@BudGSN) speak with Islanders beat reporter for Newsday, Andrew Gross (@AGrossNewsday) following the team’s impressive 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Monday afternoon. Topics Discussed: Early Impressions after a 2-1-0 start Pelly & Pully as ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 52 – Season Preview w/ Isles Play-By-Play Voice Chris King
In this episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) speak with the radio play-by-play voice of the New York Islanders, Chris King to preview the 2018-19 season which gets underway Thursday in Carolina. Topics Discussed: Unveiling of the Isles third jersey Players response to Barry Trotz Captain ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 51 – There Is No Aftermath
In this episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog), James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) and Alex “Buddy” Peck (@BudGSN) are back to talk about a myriad of topics leading up to and following the Islanders pre-season opener at the Coliseum on Sunday vs the Flyers. Topics include: – The #Isles 3-0 pre-season win ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 50 – Preview SZN w/ Brian Compton
In the latest edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) talk with Brian Compton (@BComptonNHL) following his 31 in 31 preview for NHL.com Topics Discussed Brian comments about the end of the Isle Seat Podcast The team finding their new identity Defense and Goaltending challenges to start ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 49 – Maven's Ravin' w/ Stan Fischler
In the latest edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) welcome hockey historian, author and 40 year fixture on Islanders’ telecasts, “The Maven” Stan Fischer (@StanFischler) to the podcast. Topics discussed: Lou Lamoriello’s track record of success Barry Trotz’s winning system comes to Long Island Reflection on ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 48 – Do We Want Fishsticks? (Author Nick Hirschon)
In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) sits down with Nick Hirshon, the author of “We Want Fish Sticks: The Bizarre and Infamous Rebranding of the New York Islanders.” Topics Discussed: Reason for writing the book The apparel trends that led to the Isles rebranding How a Billy Joel ...
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