Phil “Factz” Farber (@PhilzFacts) and Dave Tuchman (@TuchOnSports) are back to get you ready for the start of the 2023-24 season tomorrow night when the Islanders open their season against the Buffalo Sabres at UBS Arena.

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In today’s episode, Simon Holmstrom gets a shot with the top guys while Oliver Wahlstrom is still searching for his game. Plus, Pierre Engvall and his contract are looking damn good, Hudson Fasching earning his way, a new home for Ross Johnston, and early observations on the first slate of NHL games.

In the first episode of The Red Line, hosts David Tuchman and Phil Faber get you ready for the start of another season of New York Islanders hockey. Phil and Dave debate the narrative that the Islanders have "run it back" from last year, the ceiling for players like newcomer Julian Gauthier, and where they're still lacking on defense. Plus, their outlook on prospect William Dufour, the returning Oliver Wahlstrom, and where they'll finish in the Metropolitan standings.