In this episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and Noel Fogelman (@thefirstnoel19) are joined by IslesBlog co-editor and Empire Sports Media contributor Rob Taub to share their thoughts on the Islanders failing to reach the Stanley Cup Final after a 1-0 loss in Game 7 versus the Tampa Bay Lighting. They discuss what similarities there are between this Islanders run and other New York sports teams, rooting interests in the Stanley Cup Final and why this missed opportunity is especially tough.

Later, the trio talk about the team's priorities in the off-season, whether Casey Cizikas will re-sign, how they afford Kyle Palmieri and who should be protected in the expansion draft. Finally, they share some personal memories from the Nassau Coliseum.

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