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 Islander Country’s jubilaition following the removal of Garth Snow as GM and Doug Weight as Head Coach earlier this week. Topics Discussed – Our Reaction ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 43 – Louie, Louie
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 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 »Dear John
This letter was submitted by a reader that requested in be posted anonymously. Dear John, For years you have patiently waited for support from the franchise that selected you first overall in the 2009 Draft. You’ve expressed unequivocal faith in coaches and management like the loyal, corporate soldier you are – ...
Read More »Garth Snow: The Cliff Notes
Starting with the 2001 NHL draft, the Islanders made plenty of franchised changing decisions. This was the summer when the Islanders (and Charles Wang) decided they were done being a bottom of the league team and were going to make a splash. They acquired Alexi Yashin and Michael Peca to ...
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 »The Trickle Down Effect: Why Islanders' Defensive Woes Aren't Depth-Related
January was a great month for the Dow and S&P 500. For the Islanders, however, it was a continuation of their downward spiral, even with the team’s announced return (sort of) to Nassau Coliseum while the new digs in Belmont are constructed. They won five games and lost eight, seven ...
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