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  • No Sleep Til Belmont finale mailbag

    No Sleep Til Belmont finale mailbag
    2022/01/05
    On the final episode of No Sleep Til Belmont, Arthur takes listener questions about whether the Isles’ recent power play improvements can continue or not, what the trade deadline will look like for the team if they’re out of playoff contention, how much longer Lou Lamoriello will be the GM, potential trade options on defense, the possibility of acquiring Johnny Gaudreau or Filip Forsberg over the summer, and if Barry Trotz will remain with the Islanders after his contract expires at the end of next season. Plus, Arthur’s favorite Islander to interview over the years, his favorite memories covering the team, whether the Rangers or Islanders are in a better situation right now, and some final thank you’s before signing off. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 分
  • Isles looking for consistency amidst uncertainty, Mathew Barzal out of the lineup, Josh Bailey, Zdeno Chara struggling, listener questions, and more

    Isles looking for consistency amidst uncertainty, Mathew Barzal out of the lineup, Josh Bailey, Zdeno Chara struggling, listener questions, and more
    2021/12/21
    First, Arthur and former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon discuss how game cancellations and uncertainty about when the team is going to play next effects preparation and planning, the impact of Mathew Barzal’s absence, and two great examples of Barry Trotz’s coaching in Noah Dobson and Anthony Beauvillier’s respective games. Plus, thoughts on Josh Bailey’s struggles, the Isles carrying an 0-6 record after regulation, how difficult it can be to adjust the minutes of a veteran like Zdeno Chara who’s showing signs of decline in his game, the message coaches send to their players before a holiday break, and more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 分
  • Islanders get a pair of wins, Anthony Beauvillier benched, Oliver Wahlstrom ice time, Ilya Sorokin to get majority of starts, and more with Scott Gordon

    Islanders get a pair of wins, Anthony Beauvillier benched, Oliver Wahlstrom ice time, Ilya Sorokin to get majority of starts, and more with Scott Gordon
    2021/12/14
    First, Arthur and guest cohost, former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon, discuss the Isles doing the right things to start turning their season around, including getting more regulars back into the lineup and coming out of their own zone smoother, getting more contributions from veterans like Zach Parise and Zdeno Chara, and more. Then, the guys give their thoughts on Anthony Beauvillier’s benching, Oliver Wahlstrom’s offensive punch in limited minutes, and the perception that Barry Trotz favors veterans over younger players. Plus, Scott’s perspective on the evolution of goaltending since his time in net with the Quebec Nordiques, Semyon Varlamov going winless since his return to the lineup, Ilya Sorokin’s opportunity to carry the load for awhile, the rise of goalie coaches, and more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Scott Gordon on signs of Islanders turnaround, Noah Dobson’s strong play, Kevin Kurz talks taking over the Islanders beat, and more

    Scott Gordon on signs of Islanders turnaround, Noah Dobson’s strong play, Kevin Kurz talks taking over the Islanders beat, and more
    2021/12/07
    First, Arthur is joined by The Athletic’s new Islanders beat writer, Kevin Kurz, to talk about his new role, his thoughts on the Isles, and the fanbase, Evgeni Nabokov stories, the Evander Kane situation, and more. Then, December’s guest cohost, Scott Gordon, joins the show and discusses managing expectations when guys return to the lineup and maybe try to do too much, how Josh Bailey, Anders Lee, and Adam Pelech are helping generate scoring chances, encouraging signs on the power play, thoughts on Anthony Beauvillier and Kyle Palmieri, Noah Dobson’s strong play, the Philadelphia Flyers situation, and more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 分
  • Scott Gordon joins as December cohost!

    Scott Gordon joins as December cohost!
    2021/11/30
    First, Arthur introduces former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon as December cohost and then the guys discuss Scott’s time on the Island, what he learned during his tenure behind the bench, what stood out to him about young players like Josh Bailey and John Tavares, and more. Plus, Scott shares his insights on what the current Islanders are dealing with during their COVID-19 pause, how guys like Andy Andreoff can help create offense, thoughts on the work ethic of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, winning versus development in the AHL, and more. Annual subscriptions to The Athletic are just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 分
  • Denis Potvin on UBS Arena opening weekend, the beginnings of the Dynasty Era, listener questions, and more

    Denis Potvin on UBS Arena opening weekend, the beginnings of the Dynasty Era, listener questions, and more
    2021/11/22
    Once again, the great Denis Potvin joins the show and talks to Arthur about the opening of the Islanders new home at Belmont Park, UBS Arena, and discusses the beginning of the Dynasty Era, starting with Bill Torrey’s acquisitions of Butch Goring and Ken Morrow, if the 1979-80 team’s start to the season looked similar at all to the current team’s start, and more. Plus, Denis answers listener questions, including if any current NHLers play like he did, Al Arbour’s methods of getting the team out of a slump, the toughest forward he ever played against, and his fondest memory playing for the Islanders, and Arthur gives his take on the tough stretch the Isles find themselves in heading into Thanksgiving. And, right now through midnight on the 29th, you can get The Athletic’s best deal of the year: $1 a month for 12 months when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Isles legend Denis Potvin joins the show!

    Isles legend Denis Potvin joins the show!
    2021/11/16
    Arthur is joined by legendary Islander, and NHL Hall of Famer, Denis Potvin to discuss the Nassau Coliseum’s heyday, excitement about UBS Arena, Denis’ thoughts on the Lou Lamoriello-Barry Trotz Islanders, Zach Parise, JP Parise, Al Arbour, Mike Bossy, and much more. Plus, Arthur recaps the Islanders’ last few games, including the overall lack of team scoring, Oliver Wahlstrom coming out of the lineup, the final game of the team’s season-opening thirteen-game road trip, and more. And, right now, you can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Uncle Leo headed to the KHL? Brock Nelson, Anders Lee options for Team USA, listener questions, and more

    Uncle Leo headed to the KHL? Brock Nelson, Anders Lee options for Team USA, listener questions, and more
    2021/11/10
    First, Arthur talks about the Isles last 3 games, going 2-1 over that stretch, including a high-water mark 2-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets, Semyon Varlamov’s up-and-down season debut, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee as option for Team USA at the Olympics, and Johnny Boychuk’s contract getting traded to the Buffalo Sabres in a win-win move for both clubs. Plus, listener questions from the mailbag about Leo Komarov’s likely Islanders exit, Semyon Varlamov’s puck-handling, a possible AHL conditioning stint for Sebastian Aho, Anatoli Golyshev’s chances of making it to the NHL this season, if Oliver Wahlstrom could get a top-6 opportunity, and more. And, annual subscriptions to The Athletic are just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 分