The Islanders did well to get themselves back into playoff contention and the teams around them have done their part by fumbling points in the standings to keep the Islanders around. But the Isles have failed at every turn to seize that final wild card spot and create space between themselves and their competitors. This week Dan Rosen of NHL.com joins Sean and Stefen to look closer at the Eastern playoff race and how things might turn out as we enter the last ten games of the season.

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We're weeks removed from Brock Nelson being dealt away. And instead of fading into obscurity, the Islanders have mustered up a 3-0-2 run since coming back from their California trip with no intentions of throwing in the towel in their chase for the playoffs. Strong goaltending, stingy defense, and depth scoring have all brought life to the Islanders post-season ambitions as they are within striking distance of the 2nd Wild Card. Can they see it through to the end? Ethan Sears of NY Post joins Sean and Stefen cover what's happened and what happens next!

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The trade deadline has come and gone and wouldn't you know it, folks in Islanders Country are still scratching their heads. Much beloved Brock Nelson was traded for a haul after failing to come to terms on an extension in what turned out to be a seller's market. But outside of shipping Dennis Cholowski out in a minor league deal, no other moves of consequence were made. This begs the question - what's the plan, man? Sean, Stefen, and guest Brian Compton try to figure it out as the recap the moves and discuss what it means for the franchise going forward.

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At last, the trade deadline is upon us! But will Isles fans be happy when the dust settles? Naturally, the Islanders bounced back with a pair of wins after a 4-game losing streak to make the picture a little less clear heading into the March 7th cut-off. Sean and Stefen cover everything Islanders and try to predict where the trade winds blow. David Dwork of THN joins the discussion as well for more deadline talk and the big Seth Jones for Spencer Knight deal!

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The 4 Nations Face-Off has come and gone, and it was a doozy. After a classic championship battle between USA & Canada, it's time to get back to league play as the Islanders look to make a run at the post-season. Brock Nelson returns unharmed, and the Islanders defense is getting healthier with Pulock and Mayfield set to return. Arthur Staple of The Athletic joins Sean and Stefen to look back on the best-on-best tournament and look at the road ahead for the New York Islanders.

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The 4 Nations Face-Off is in full swing while the rest of the NHL gets a little respite before the charge towards the trade deadline and post-season hits full steam. After a rough pass through Winnipeg and Minnesota, the Islanders find themselves four points back of the last Wild Card spot in the East with six huge games remaining before that March 7th deadline. And so HNiNY takes the show on the road to Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach as Sean Cuthbert & special guest host Chris Botta cover the state of the Islanders, the 4 Nations Face-Off, and preview the BIG tilt between USA vs Canada with some help from Ethan Sears of the NY Post!

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The NHL is about to break for the 4 Nations Face-Off and everyone in Islanders Country seems to be wondering what Lou Lamoriello may have up his sleeve between now and the March 7th trade deadline. Are they close enough in the standings to contend? Will they sell? Will they stand pat? Will they buy..? Who or what is he willing to deal? Only Lamoriello knows. Before attention shifts to international hockey, the Islanders also had two tough matchups in Winnipeg and Minnesota to deal with. Sean and Stefen will talk about it all with some help from Jessi Pierce!

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It wasn't just the calendar changing over as 2025 has provided a huge resurgence for the New York Islanders as they put together an extended winning streak and seem to have solved their woes on the penalty kill and closing out wins. Lou Lamoriello is also looking like a genius as his reinforcements on defense in the form of Tony DeAngelo, Scott Perunovich, and Adam Boqvist have all fit in like a glove so far. But will the injuries prove too much to overcome with Mat Barzal adding his name to the list? And is that a sign the Isles may want to still consider selling at the deadline despite recent success? Sean & Stefen will cover it all with some help from pal Andrew Gross from Newsday!

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The Islanders refuse to go quietly and have now won four in a row and seven of their last 10. But is it too little too late? Sean and Stefen will talk the latest streak, the injury to Dobson, adding Tony DeAngelo, and where this sudden impressive play is coming from. Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette joins to preview the Islanders matchup vs. the Avalanche and to discuss the blockbuster trade with the Hurricanes and Hawks.

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The Islanders tug-of-war with themselves continues as they drop two games to open a seven-game homestand only to follow with two strong wins. Sean and Stefen have your mild, medium, and hot takes while Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers joins to talk Columbus Blue Jackets and their inspiring story.

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