Desmond and Corporate Mike are back to preview the Isles-Pens series and make first round predictions.

Some relevant reading from the serious parts of the ep:

-Lawsuit against USA Hockey: https://theathletic.com/news/usa-hockey-among-institutions-being-sued-over-alleged-sexual-abuse-by-ex-coach/R6cndZqgA0as

-former Blackhawks player sues team: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-sexual-assault-lawsuit-20210513-6i2fsci34jawdeh23w4ysqls5u-story.html

Desmond and Mike talk about the Isles playing jokes, weird vibes, how to talk yourself into believing things will get better even though there is no reason to believe that, and the Tom Wilson/Rangers/NHL debate.

Desmond & Mike talk about the Islanders big win against the other New York team, the disappointing three game series against the caps, ideal playoff matchup & lineup. We also talk about Wayne's World & make monkey noises. Amongst other things.

Song: Jumper by Third Eye Blind

Desmond (host, professional, leader) & Mike (co-host, unprofessional, changed our schedule last minute) recorded this one before the Caps 1-0 shootout snoozer. They talk another chaotic week for the Isles, debate Sorokin v Varlamov, and throw respect on Josh Bailey's name. Also cover Lehner's COVID protocol comments and the NHL's deeply soulless statement on the Derek Chauvin trial.

The upcoming book on hockey culture referenced in the pod is titled "Game Misconduct: Hockey's Toxic Culture and How to Fix It" by Evan Moore and Jashvina Shah. It comes out in October 2021 and can be pre-ordered at http://www.triumphbooks.com/GameMisconduct (don't shop at Amazon)

Song: Tarzan Boy by Baltimora

Des & Mike go into the show with no outline. They talk about the islanders lackluster week, the trade deadline in it's totality, how much longer before the sun explodes & more.

Song: Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy

Desmond and Mike talk Lou Lamoriello's Devilish move, Soulja Boi hits, Sorokin saves, Leo Komarov, Josh Bailey, and Godzilla v Kong. Just listen to the podcast, you get the idea.

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Des & Mike discuss the isles last three games against the pens & caps, go over the impending trade deadline & targets, a couple of superstars being fined 5k & talk at length about The Lighthouse.

Song: DJ Blyatman & длб - Kamaz

Damn, it is fun to be an Islander fan now. We discuss the 3 game winning streak, Hickey, Wahlstrom, Sorokin, Beauvertime goals, wrap arounds, and the joyfully ugly hockey style of Leonardo Komarov. We also discuss the Isles being the talk of trade deadline gossip and the Tim Peel referee removal situation.

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We touch on a couple of more serious topics to bookend the podcast: The horrible killing spree in Atlanta & the Gord Miller / Barstool dispute. We also discuss the Anders Lee injury, potential trade deadline targets, the games against the devils, caps & flyers + we talk about why Des can’t stop watching the Wild & some other isles / league wide things.

Discussion of the Isles mopping up some bad teams, getting noticed around the league, and trade rumors. We also talk about the ESPN Hockey deal, the rumored 4 year flat salary cap, and proposed changes to the rookie draft.