IBO Boxing Honesty and Integrity
When former New York Islanders majority owner Charles Wang passed away earlier this week at the incredibly tough-to-swallow age of 74, it brought about an outpouring of love and appreciation for a great man and terrific owner. Things didn’t all go to plan during his time with the Isles, but ...
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 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 »Brasqo: The Curious Case of Valtteri Filppula
With training camp finally starting to come into view, let’s continue to take a look at another one of the new Islanders acquired by the newly minted Lou Lamoriello. At T-minus one-hour plus of the “Post Pajama Boy Defection” aka PPBD (ok, that acronym doesn’t exist), Lou Lamoriello went ahead ...
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 ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 47 – A Matter of Trust
In this episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) discuss the good, bad and curious off-season moves made by Lou Lamoriello in the days after John Tavares signing with Toronto. Later, Alex ‘Buddy’ Peck gives us his thoughts on the acquisitions so far, we take fan voice ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 46 – Movin' Out and Movin' On
In the latest edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by Gotham Sports Network’s James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) and Alex “Buddy” Peck (@BudGSN) to react to the franchise altering news that John Tavares signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Topics Discussed: – #TavaresWatch Ends – JT’s Twitter Response – Who ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 45 – It's All Happening
In the latest edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by Gotham Sports Network’s James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) and Alex “Buddy” Peck (@BudGSN) to discuss a whirwind week of positive news including the hiring of Barry Trotz, Mat Barzal’s Calder win, an A rated Draft Class and more games at ...
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