Longueuil, Quebec is a long way from Long Island. But for Bruno Gervais, he just found it unreal that he was even getting drafted, by the New York Islanders nonetheless. “The team that drafts you,” Gervais said at the beginning of a 25-minute chat, “even being a sixth rounder, it ...
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 »Player of The Week Spotlight: Nick Leddy
Every week of the 2018-19 season, our Rob Taub will discuss one player from the Islanders to look out for. Whether it’s past performances, certain matchups, or something about that player that makes worth spotlighting, each article will describe why they are being featured. Also — if one or two ...
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 »Player of The Week Spotlight: Anthony Beauvillier
Every week of the 2018-19 season, our Rob Taub will discuss one player from the Islanders to look out for. Whether it’s past performances, certain matchups, or something about that player that makes worth spotlighting, each article will describe why they are being featured. Also — if one or two ...
Read More »Brasqo: And, We're Off – Isles Look To Progress
And, we’re off – both figuratively, and well, literally. With a good four day chunk of off-time for the boys in blue and orange, the team looks to build upon what it’s established. Three games into the season… I’ll cut you off at the pass before the hate mail ...
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 »Player of The Week Spotlight: Brock Nelson
Every week of the 2018-19 season, our Rob Taub will discuss one player from the Islanders to look out for. Whether it’s past performances, certain matchups, or something about that player that makes worth spotlighting, each article will describe why they are being featured. Also — if one or two ...
Read More »Ten Questions To Be Answered By The Islanders This Season
The mere second after John Tavares scored in overtime in Detroit to end the regular season just six months ago, the first thing that came to mind for New York Islanders players, fans, and the organization as a whole was what would the future look like. Six months later, that ...
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 ...
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