Islanders co-owners Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky have concluded the month-plus long evaluation process and have hired Lou Lamoriello to be president of hockey operations. You'll hear Lamoriello's conference call with the media, plus B-Comp & Carver discuss what the hiring means for the franchise and the negotiations with John Tavares.

Islanders co-owners Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky have concluded the month-plus long evaluation process and have hired Lou Lamoriello to be president of hockey operations. You’ll hear Lamoriello’s conference call with the media, plus B-Comp & Carver discuss what the hiring means for the franchise and the negotiations with John Tavares.

B-Comp & Carver discuss the possibility of bringing former New Jersey Devils and Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello to the Islanders, who are three weeks into evaluating hockey operations. They also chat with Arthur Staple of The Athletic about Lamoriello, as well as the Isles' goaltending situation and the latest on John Tavares.

B-Comp & Carver put a bow on yet another disappointing Islanders season that saw them miss the playoffs for the eighth time in 12 years. They also chat with Christian Arnold of Islanders Insight about the bizarre press conference with co-owner Jon Ledecky, general manager Garth Snow and coach Doug Weight, and the drama surrounding the future of John Tavares.

B-Comp & Carver are back to discuss the Islanders' 5-4 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, and Mathew Barzal's rise to stardom. Also, Brian chats with new Isles beat reporter Andrew Gross of Newsday about the chance to cover all three local teams, the John Tavares situation and the never-ending saga with Josh Ho-Sang.

B-Comp & Carver discuss the 3-0 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday, which officially eliminated the Islanders from Stanley Cup Playoff contention. Also, Brian chats with Isles defenseman Thomas Hickey about a second straight season without playoffs and his journey to the NHL.

B-Comp & Carver discuss the Islanders' three-game losing streak that ended Tuesday night, the comments made by Capitals coach Barry Trotz and forward Andre Burakovsky, and Doug Weight's short-lived decision to move John Tavares to left wing. Also, Brian chats with Isles forward Andrew Ladd about his struggles this season and if Tavares' contract situation has been a distraction.

B-Comp and Carver discuss the Islanders finally ending an eight-game losing streak in Calgary on Sunday, and whether Christopher Gibson is making the case for a job next season. Also, Brian chats with Craig Custance of The Athletic about the futures of Garth Snow and John Tavares in New York, and the Isles' lack of movement at the trade deadline.

B-Comp & Carver discuss the Islanders' seventh straight loss, a 4-3 overtime defeat at Vancouver, and how the playoff hopes have all but faded. Also, Brian chats with Stan Fischler of MSG Network about his 64-year career and why he's decided to retire at the end of the season.

B-Comp & Carver quickly discuss yet another relatively quiet trade deadline by the Islanders, and how the teams surrounding them in the playoff race all got better.