In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and Gotham Sports Network’s James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) react to Lou Lamoriello joining the Islander as President of Hockey Operations. Topics Discussed: Ledecky/Makin’s risky play that paid off Where does this leave Garth Snow? A much needed change in team culture Lamoriello’s top ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 42 – Epilogue with IPB's Chris Botta
In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono is joined my former VP of Communications for the New York Islanders and current columnist at Islanders Point Blank, Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL). Joe and Chris discuss the bizarre Monday press conference, whether or not the door is still open for changes to be ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 41 – Failure Starts At The Top
PTIsles is the all-Islanders panel discussion show hosted by Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) James Duffy (@twoturtleduffs) and Alex “Buddy” Peck (@BudGSN) The Starting Six : All Apologies Fire Proof Reading the J-Tea Leaves Weight & See Milestone Makers Stanley Cup Predictions Long Island Sound-Off: The PTIsles team takes voice mails from ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 40 – Life After Elimination w/ Newsday's Andrew Gross
In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) are joined by the Islanders newest beat reporter, Andrew Gross (@AGrossNewsday) of Newsday. Topics discussed: Andrew’s early impressions of #IslesTwitter The differences between the Isles, Rangers and Devils beat Josh Ho-sang’s truth bombs The emergence of Ryan Pulock Recent Belmont Arena news Garth Snow ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 39 – We Played A Good Game
PTIsles is the all-Islanders panel discussion show hosted by Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) James Duffy (@twoturtleduffs) and Alex “Buddy” Peck (@BudGSN). The Starting Six : The Unintentional Tank Tavares Sign & Trade Dougie Blow-Ups Pulock A Positive Other Decisions Snow Must Go Blowout Long Island Sound-Off: The PTIsles team takes voice ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 38 – It's Getting Old
PTIsles is the all-Islanders panel discussion show hosted by Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) James Duffy (@twoturtleduffs) and Alex “Buddy” Peck (@BudGSN) The Starting Six : Isles-Canucks Recap No Power Rankings Down with the Ship Paging Jon Ledecky Weight Loss System Thank you, Maven Long Island Sound-Off: The PTIsles team takes voice-mails ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 36 – A 'Stape Chat" with Arthur Staple
In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono and James Duffy welcome former Newsday Islanders beat reporter Arthur Staple after his first full day on the job at The Athletic. Topics discussed: Arthur’s decision to join The Athletic How Islanders coverage will change with his move Garth Snow’s Q&A Difference between ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 35 – State of the Isles
In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) takes calls from listeners to hear their “State of the Isles” after two bad losses versus the Panthers and Maple Leafs following the All-Star game. Listeners call-in and express their views of GM Garth Snow, anxiety over John Tavares, thoughts on returning ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 34 – Fun and Bad
PTIsles is the all-Islanders panel discussion show hosted by Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) James Duffy (@twoturtleduffs) and Alex “Buddy” Peck (@BuddyGSN) The Starting Six : Defeat in the Desert Beau-live 50 in 49 for Barzy Accountability Rock Bottom Six Snow Must Go? Long Island Sound-Off: Joe Buono is joined by Anthony ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 33 – NY Post's Greg Joyce on Josh Ho-sang in Bridgeport and Isles
In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono speaks with New York Post writer Greg Joyce after his story on Josh Ho-sang’s troubles in Bridgeport and the comments made by Sound Tigers Coach Brent Thompson. LISTEN:
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