In this episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by former Islanders VP of communications and IPB writer Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL) to put in perspective the Islanders first trip to the Conference Finals since 1993. The two talk about the remarkable organizational turnaround under Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz, what the win means for Islanders Country, the reality of a new arena and the team's chances against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices