NHL Network listed the top 25 defensemen in the league and asked fans to vote on who was the best. They didn't even list one Islanders D-man. I find it difficult to believe the Isles don't have at least one player among the top 25 defensemen in the league but the national media still doesn't respect this franchise the way it should.

We also discuss Jean-Gabriel Pageau's impact on the Islanders. What did he bring to the table after he was acquired at the trade deadline and what will his role be next season and beyond?

All this plus a look at free agency around the league and a lot more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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