Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders

Today we discuss the NHL's plans to resume play. An announcement could finally be coming this week and we could know what the rest of the season and playoffs are going to look like.

We also look back at a double overtime playoff game on This Date In Islanders History and a great Tweet by Mathew Barzal to celebrate Jordan Eberle's 30th birthday.

Plus we continue our series on the biggest what ifs in Islanders history by asking What if the Islanders didn't draft John Tavares. They could have selected Victor Hedman or Matt Duschene that year, we'll discuss how things could have been different.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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Today we continue our discussion of the biggest what ifs in Islanders history with this question: What if there was no WHA? Well, without it, the Islanders wouldn't even exist. We discuss that story and how the WHA helped the Islanders become the dynasty that they eventually became all in this episode of the show.

We also discuss the favorable court decision that dismissed the lawsuit trying to block the construction of the Islanders new home and we look back at a big game in the 1984 Stanley Cup Final on This Date In Islanders History.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast.

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We continue our look at the greatest what-ifs in Islanders history with a look at what would have happened if the Islanders never acquired Butch Goring from the LA Kings in 1980. Goring made an immediate impact on the Isles and is still with the franchise to this day.

We also look back at a big game from the 1981 Stanley Cup Final on This Date in Islanders History and examine the latest news as NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman discusses the hopeful resumption of play and how that effects the Islanders.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast.

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What if the Islanders had never hired Mike Milbury to be their GM? From 1995-2006, Milbury traded away so many great players and got far too little in return. We discuss how things could have been different for the franchise if they hired just an average GM to run the ship at that time.

We also discuss why Islanders fans should hope the NHL waits until after the season to hold the draft and an offer from one Canadian province to serve as a hub for the NHL when play resumes.

Plus we look back at the first Stanley Cup Finals game in Islanders history on This Date In Islanders History.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast.

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Today we continue our look at the biggest what ifs in Islanders history by asking what if Rick DiPietro would have stayed healthy? The Isles franchise goalie would actually still have been under contract until next season and he certainly would have changed the way the team performed on the ice for years to come.

We also look back at a series saving win against the Penguins on This Date in Islanders History and discuss what the end of the AHL season means for the Islanders and how it will affect the team when the NHL season or playoffs resume.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast.

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What if the Islanders traded away the first pick in the 1973 NHL Entry Draft and never selected Denis Potvin? Well, Rangers fans wouldn't have what to chant, but how would it have changed the history of the Islanders? We discuss that on today's show.

We also discuss the NHL's plans to begin informal training sessions at team facilities later this month and how the Isles fit in since Long Island and New York will likely be one of the last areas of the country to re-open since we have been hit so hard by this virus.

We also look back at a tight playoff game against the Flyers that extended the series to a seventh and deciding game.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast.

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On today's show, we complete our look at the greatest moments in Islanders franchise history with the Isles 4th straight Stanley Cup win in 1983 when they swept Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers. We'll discuss what Gretzky learned from that series and how the Islanders were able to keep their dynasty going.

We also discuss the latest rumors regarding the resumption of play in the NHL and how they would affect the Islanders and how NHL GMs feel about an early NHL Draft.

Plus we look back at a key playoff win over the Penguins on This Date In Islanders History. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast.

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We continue our look at the greatest moments in Islanders franchise history with David Volek's OT goal that eliminated the 2 time defending Stanley Cup Champion Penguins from the playoffs in 1993. These upstart Islanders continued their magic playoff run after this big win.

We also discuss the latest games that will be on TV during this break in the season and what the biggest obstacles are before the Islanders and the rest of the league can resume play.

On This Date In Islanders History, we look back at a big OT win over the Flyers that kept the Islanders season alive in 1975,

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast.

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Today we discuss the latest news about the NHL's potential reopening of informal training camps and how it will help the Islanders.

We also look back at a playoff game against the dynasty Canadiens on This Date in Islanders History.

And our look back at the greatest moments in Islanders franchise history continues with a look at Wade Dubielewicz's famous poke check that clinched a playoff berth for the Islanders in a shootout on the final day of the season.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast.

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Today we continue our look at the greatest moments in Islanders franchise history with Mike Bossy's 50 goals in 50 games moment from 1981. Bossy became just the second player in NHL history to reach that magic mark.

We also discuss the NHL's plan to possibly hold the draft in June before the resumption of the season and how that may hurt the Islanders. And we discuss how fans have a chance to ask questions of Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier about the Isles 1980 Stanley Cup run.

We also look back at a sweep victory for the Isles over the Rangers in the 1981 playoffs on This Date in Islanders History.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast.

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