Arthur and Mark recap of All-Star Weekend, including Mathew Barzal winning the fastest skater competition, the 3-on-3 women’s game, a potential mini World Cup format for next year’s game in South Florida, and Mark shares some stories from his All-Star experience in 2002. Then, the guys discuss Barzal being benched by Coach Trotz in the final game heading into the break against the Rangers. Plus, looking ahead at the second half of the season coming out of the break… and Mark shares one final All-Star Game memory you won’t want to miss.

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Arthur and Mark recap the Isles’ recent three-game losing streak, dropping games to the Rangers, Caps, and Hurricanes, following a bounce-back 8-2 drubbing of the Detroit Red Wings, and discuss Devon Toews taunting Evgeny Kuznetsov with his patented bird goal celebration, Derick Brassard’s late crosschecking penalty that cost the team at least a point against the Rangers, and the challenge of staying focused heading into the All-Star Break. Plus, previewing Tuesday night’s third game in a little over a week against the Rangers.

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Arthur and Mark recap the Islanders’ tough 6-2 loss to the Rangers in their first meeting of the season on Monday night and discuss Adam Pelech’s absence being felt throughout the game, as well as the team’s lack of high-end skill becoming a bigger issue. Plus, the guys talk about the Isles’ league-low 98 power play opportunities, on pace to become just the second team in NHL history with fewer than 200 chances since they started keeping track in 1978.

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Arthur goes solo on 2020’s first episode and discusses the Islanders 3-4 record through the holiday break with wins over the Wild, Caps, and Avs, and losses to the Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Devils, and Leafs. He also talks about Adam Pelech’s torn Achilles tendon that will keep him out of action for at least four months, the injury coming about during a pregame warmup of “two-touch”, Noah Dobson getting a more regular opportunity with Pelech out, the Isles’ scoring woes, potential deadline deals to improve their offense, Andrew Ladd’s possible recall, and Peter Laviolette getting fired by the Nashville Predators early this week.

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Arthur and Mark take a look back at the past year in the New York Islanders universe and discuss their most important game, their most valuable players over that stretch, and make their predictions about how things will play out heading into 2020.

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Arthur and Mark discuss Josh Ho-Sang’s imminent return to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers following a 77-day holdout, Oliver Wahlstrom heading off to the World Juniors to play for Team USA, while Noah Dobson will be staying put with the Isles, Anthony Beauvillier taking a big step forward this season, as the team needed, Ross Johnston playing on a line with Mathew Barzal and Josh Bailey, and how the Taylor Hall-to-Arizona trade impacts the Islanders’ trade deadline outlook.

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Arthur and Mark break down the Isles’ recent games, going 2-2 over their last 4, including a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night, and discuss Semyon Varlamov using Thomas Greiss’s injury as an opportunity to take over as the team’s #1 goalie. Then, the guys look ahead at possible trades and how Lou Lamoriello will approach the deadline with names like Taylor Hall, Tyler Toffoli, Jason Zucker, Chris Kreider, and Jean-Gabriel Pageau all potentially in play. Plus, thoughts on now-former Dallas Stars head coach Jim Montgomery getting fired for a “material act of unprofessionalism”.

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Arthur and Mark recap the Isles’ rough west coast swing, going 0-2-1 against the Sharks, Ducks, and Kings, and their bounce back wins against the Blue Jackets and Red Wings. Plus, the guys discuss Anders Lee and Jordan Eberle getting back to their scoring ways, focusing on the details against struggling teams, an injury-plagued stretch for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the rarity of having two dependable goaltenders in Semyon Varlamov and Thomas Greiss, and more.

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Arthur and Mark make their picks and fill out the New York Islanders all-decade team lineup, including honorable mention players, and a bonus 2000s lineup, as well.

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Arthur and Mark take a look back at the Isles’ franchise record seventeen game point streak that came to an end in Anaheim on Monday night, and discuss Brock Nelson’s impressive play, including a pair of game winners, which earned him NHL Third Star of the Week honors, and Jordan Eberle’s struggles since returning to the lineup from injury. Then, the guys take a look ahead to games against the Kings and Blue Jackets, a very busy December schedule, with nine games on the road, how the holidays can impact player performance, potential roster moves, and more. Plus, a discussion about Mike Babcock’s firing in Toronto, and the head games he played with Mitch Marner, and Akim Aliu’s accusations against Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters and the potential fallout.

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