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In the latest episode of “The Red Line” co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports) got together as Phil returned from Cancun just to record a podcast with Tuch. The boys discuss the defense being healthy for the first time and the team’s optimum lineup moving forward. Patrick Roy is willing to give Wahlstrom a legit chance to become an everyday player, structural changes that Roy has already made, Barzal unleashed under Roy, and we ended off by looking at the current playoff picture and the betting odds for each team..

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys are joined by “IsleStotle” (@rant_or_reason), an “Isles Twitter” personality that is an eternal optimist and has debated Dave and Phil on many occasions. They talk with their remaining anonymous guest about the hiring of Patrick Roy, the impact he can make on the franchise, and the outlook for the team for the remainder of the season.

In this episode:

- Lambert's firing was long overdue

- Why did Lou zeroed in on Patrick Roy?

- Players response to Roy’s hiring

- Thoughts on the first two games

- Kyle MacLean call-up

- Predictions for the rest of the season

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Good Morning, Islanders Country.

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys discuss how things have escalated from concern to the arrival of DEFCOM 1. Are the Islanders approaching the point where dramatic changes are necessary to make the playoffs? Dave and Phil give their take on the team’s most prevalent issues, lineup decisions, and, of course, the coach.

In this episode:

* Bad luck and Bad goals

* The line combinations make no sense

* Is Lane coaching scared?

* Too many ‘burn the tape’ games

* Kyle MacLean gets called up

* Social Media Mailbag

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys hop on to discuss the impact Casey Cizikas's injury and Lane Lambert putting the lines in a blender, including separating Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat.

In this episode:

* Were the Isles due for a slump?

* Sorokin needs to steal one

* Backup goalie depth

* Why no call-up?

* Phil and Dave give their line combos

* Trade deadline targets

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys discuss how the Islanders have managed to collect points despite all of its flaws and injuries on the blue line. Does the coaching staff deserve credit, or has their success been only a product of the team’s higher-end players stepping up their game?

In this episode:

- Does the coaching staff deserve credit?

- Is this team more talented than people think?

- Has Lane Lambert improved as a coach?

- Pelech is close to returning

- What else does this team need?

- Varlamov injury; Engvall scratched

Good Morning, Islanders Country.

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys gather their thoughts after the Isles were kicked in the mouth by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team needs to respond Friday night vs. the Washington Capitals, but will they and will the defense hold up for the 15 remaining games before the All-Star Game.

In this episode:

* Level of concern

* Mayfield close to return

* No timetable for Pelech and Pulcok

* The challenging road ahead

* Sorokin struggles

* Dobson is the team MVP

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys welcome Andy Francess (@AndyFrancess), picks, predictions, and parlays expert for OddsShopper Sports Betting to the show to share laughs and deep Isles thoughts.

In this episode:

* Prop bet Islanders strategy

* Dissecting the Islanders’ playing style

* Why the power play is clicking

* Defenseman joining the rush

* Holmstrom’s short-handed magic

* How far can the Isles go?

* Stanley Cup contenders.

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys avoid the podcast jinx and deliver an extra-sized podcast of positivity after the Isles 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night, their fourth straight victory.

In this episode:

* Isles-Ducks recap

* Fasching on the fourth line

* Too many defensemen?

* What if Zach Parise returns?

* Social Media Mailbag

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys search hard for silver linings and discuss the coaching change that isn’t happening after an unacceptable 5-4 OT loss to the San Jose Sharks.

In this episode:

* Silver linings

* Scoring isn’t the problem

* Special teams have been outstanding

* Gauthier needs more ice time

* Holmstrom gets his assists

* Are players overworked early in games?

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys attempt to pick up the pieces and make sense of it all after the Islanders’ latest third-period collapse against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.

In this episode:

* Lane Looks lost

* The team isn’t old and slow

* The Mike Reilly acquisition is a good one

* Deficiencies in defensive structure

* A gutsy win vs. Ottawa

* Woe is the shootout