In the latest edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, we get ready for Tuesday Night’s battle at MSG with former Islanders/Rangers Goaltender Steve Valiquette. Steve explains why the MSG Hockey Night Live crew has the Isles outside their top eight and why he would pick John Tavares over Rick Nash. Later, he breaks ...
Read More »IslesBlog Podcast: Sound Tigers Play-by-Play voice Phil Giubileo on the Islanders
In this edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, Joe Buono and Tom de Luca are joined by the pbp voice of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Phil Giubileo. Phil reflects on arguably the Islanders worst performance of the season in Edmonton, Jack Capuano hinting at more line changes, Michael Grabner’s return and more. Later, ...
Read More »IslesBlog Podcast: CBS Sports Radio Anchor Peter Schwartz
In the latest edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, CBS Sports Radio / WFAN anchor Peter Schwartz and Joe Buono talk about the Isles latest blown 3-0 lead, the continued struggles of the backup goaltenders, not so ‘Special’ Teams and Nick Leddy’s outstanding play. Later, Peter gives his perspective on the ...
Read More »IslesBlog Podcast: Former Islanders Defenceman Darius Kasparitis
In the latest edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, Joe Buono is joined by former Islanders Defenceman Darius Kasparitis. Kasparitis was drafted 5th overall by the Islanders in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft and his personality, hip checks and agitating ways made him a fan favorite in his 5 seasons on Long Island. In ...
Read More »IslesBlog Podcast: NY Daily News Islanders Reporter Stephen Lorenzo
In this edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, Joe Buono and Tom de Luca talk with NY Daily News Islanders reporter Stephen Lorenzo on the team snapping their three game losing streak, criticism of Jack Capuano, John Tavares’ under whelming production and where he predicts the Isles will finish at the end ...
Read More »IslesBlog Podcast: Isles Reporter for LIB Magazine and FiOS 1 News Long Island Matt Saidman
In this edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, Joe Buono talks with Matt Saidman, Isles reporter for LIB Magazine and FiOS 1 News Long Island about Saturday’s blown 3-0 lead at home against the Blues, the reliable play of Thomas Hickey, the thinning blue line, unfounded trade rumors and more. Also, in ...
Read More »IslesBlog Podcast: NY Post Columnist Mike Vaccaro and Sound Tigers pbp voice Phil Giubileo
In the latest edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, Joe Buono and Tom de Luca chat with New York Post columnist Mike Vaccaro about the recent report of a possible Barclays opt out, hockey coverage in the media, Tavares as the face of New York Sports and his favorite franchise ...
Read More »IslesBlog Podcast: Former Islanders Defenceman Rich Pilon
In the latest edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, Joe Buono is joined by former Islanders Defenceman Rich Pilon who played parts of 12 seasons with the Isles from 1988-1999. Pilon was drafted by the team in 1986 and made his debut two years later at age 20 during the 1988-89 ...
Read More »IslesBlog Podcast: Islanders Organist Paul Cartier
In this edition of the Isles Blog Podcast, Joe Buono features Paul Cartier, longtime New York Islanders organist who has been playing at the Nassau Coliseum since the early 1980’s. Paul has also been the organist at Yankees Stadium since 2004. Joe and Paul discuss From Hofstra student to Islanders organist ...
Read More »IslesBlog Podcast: NHL.com's John Kreiser talks West Coast Wins, Trade Rumors, Improved "D" and More
In this edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, Joe Buono (@JBuono611) and Tom de Luca (@T_deluca24) welcome John Kreiser (@jkreiser77NHL), writer/columnist at NHL.com to discuss the Islanders as they head home after three straight wins on the West Coast. Plus, Tom de Luca looks back at the Islanders’ unveiling of the ...
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