First, Arthur is joined by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman to give his thoughts on the Islanders’ transformation over the last few years under Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz, Adam Pelech developing into a really impressive player, and the potential for a Gabriel Landeskog signing, as well as share some Lou Lamoriello stories. Plus, Arthur discusses Jordan Eberle’s tenure with the Isles after the Seattle Kraken selected him in the expansion draft last week, the decision to not qualify Michael Dal Colle, possible free agent targets for the team, and more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Sleep Til Belmont: A show about the New York Islanders

Elliotte Friedman on Lou Lamoriello, the transformation of the Islanders, free agency targets, and more

Arthur discusses what the Isles are up to heading into Seattle Kraken expansion, the NHL Draft, and the opening of free agency and he answers listener questions about if Lou Lamoriello will let the Kraken take Josh Bailey, if the Islanders have interest in Jamie Oleksiak, how likely is it that they’ll take a big swing at Gabriel Landeskog, Vladimir Tarasenko trade potential, Josh Ho-Sang’s future, and many more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Q&A: Expansion, NHL Draft, and Free Agency edition

Arthur and AJ discuss the end of the Islanders 2020-21 season including how hard everyone in and around the organization is taking being eliminated from the playoffs, the incredible Game 6 send-off for Nassau Coliseum, what the future holds at UBS Arena at Belmont Park, difficult offseason roster choices involving Anthony Beauvillier, Adam Pelech, Ilya Sorokin, Casey Cizikas, and Kyle Palmieri, and much more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders season in review: the Game 7 loss, a farewell to Nassau Coliseum, UBS Arena on the horizon, offseason roster moves, and more

Arthur gives his instant analysis following the Islanders’ 1-0 Game 7 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and breaks down everything that went down on Friday night in Florida. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders fall to Lightning: Game 7 postgame reaction

First, Arthur and AJ break down a rough night in Tampa Bay for the Islanders on Monday night, dropping Game 5 to the Lightning 8-0, and going down 3-2 in the best of seven series, and discuss how quickly the team can recover after the loss, whether Mathew Barzal will face a suspension or just a fine, and more. Plus, looking back at Ryan Pulock’s incredible dying seconds block of Ryan McDonagh’s spinning backhand shot in Game 4 to preserve the Isles’ win, if Semyon Varlamov will be back in net for Game 6, or if Oliver Wahlstrom should return to the lineup, favorite memories from the Coliseum ahead of Wednesday night’s potential final game at the old barn, and more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isles head home for must-win Game 6, Ryan Pulock’s Game 4 game-saver, Nassau Coliseum’s swan song on the horizon, and more

First, Arthur and AJ recap the Isles’ dominant 2-1 Game 1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and discuss how their structure kept the Lightning quiet, how Victor Hedman’s injury woes are effecting his play, and more. Plus, looking ahead to Game 2 tonight, looking back to last week’s Game 6 elimination of the Boston Bruins at the Coliseum, potential Islanders playoff MVPs so far, and responding to Hockey Twitter’s questionable Islanders tropes. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders strike down Lightning in Game 1, Isles playoff MVPs, “Are the Islanders boring?”, and more

Arthur and AJ recap the Isles’ big Game 5 win in Boston on Monday night, including Bruce Cassidy going off on the refs and the “New York Saints” during his postgame press conference and Semyon Varlamov’s excellent play in net, vastly outplaying Tuukka Rask thus far. Plus, looking ahead to Wednesday night’s Game 6 at Nassau Coliseum with an opportunity for the Islanders to advance to the Final Four, Travis Zajac’s steady, under-the-radar play, AJ’s advance scouting of the Lightning and Hurricanes, and more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders lead Bruins 3-2, Bruce Cassidy goes off on refs and “Saints”, advance scouting Lighting, Hurricanes, and more

Arthur gives his instant analysis following the Isles’ huge 5-4 Game 5 win over the Boston Bruins, setting the stage for an elimination Game 6 at the Coliseum on Wednesday night. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders push Bruins to the brink: Game 5 postgame reaction

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the Isles’ gritty, come-from-behind 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins in Game 2, evening their second round series at one game apiece, Casey Cizikas coming through as the unlikely OT hero, the whereabouts of the likely heroes, Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle, and the consistency of the JGP-Palmieri-Zajac line. Plus, potential lineup changes heading into Game 3 involving Oliver Wahlstrom, Travis Zajac, and Leo Komarov, Semyon Varlamov’s impressive performance in Game 2, spotty statistics, the Leafs collapse, and much more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders tie series against Bruins, Barry Trotz lineup options, the Maple Leafs collapse, and more

Arthur and AJ sit down together at Nassau Coliseum immediately following the Islanders’ 5-3 Game 6 win to eliminate the Penguins and give their instant reaction to everything that unfolded Wednesday night. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isles oust Pens: Game 6 postgame reaction

First, Arthur and AJ discuss Ilya Sorokin’s signature performance as an Islander in Game 5 against the Penguins, making 48 saves en route to a 3-2 double overtime win and a 3-2 series lead, as well as Adam Pelech’s standout play. Plus, lingering concerns about the Isles’ slow starts and defensive turnovers, Oliver Wahlstrom’s status after an ugly collision with Mike Matheson, a potential matchup with the Boston Bruins, the NHL’s brightest stars not making it deep into the playoffs, and more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ilya Sorokin Game 5 heroics, Isles concerns heading into Game 6, NHL stars eliminated from the playoffs early, and more

Arthur and AJ sit down together at Nassau Coliseum immediately following the Islanders’ 5-4 Game 3 loss to the Penguins and give their instant reaction to everything that unfolded Thursday night. Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders-Penguins Game 3 postgame reaction

First, Arthur and AJ recap the Isles 4-3 overtime win over the Penguins in Game 1 of their first round playoff series Sunday afternoon and discuss Ilya Sorokin’s performance in net, JGP’s three-point performance, and Kyle Palmieri’s game-winner. Plus, if Semyon Varlamov will be between the pipes tonight for Game 2, Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle needing to raise their level a bit, Coach Trotz’s usage of Noah Dobson late in games, and AJ discusses what is was like to be back between the benches again. Now, you can get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Palmieri lifts Isles over Pens in OT, looking ahead to Game 2 in Pittsburgh, AJ’s experience back between the benches, and more

First, MSG Network’s Shannon Hogan joins the show to give her thoughts on where the Isles are right now as a time, how they stack up against their first round playoff opponents the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Bruins “homer” commentary during the Leo Komarov-David Pastrnak altercation, what covering the team during a pandemic was like, Butch Goring stories!, and more. Plus, Arthur and AJ deep dive into the Islanders vs. Penguins series, discussing how the two teams match up, keys to victory, potential X-factors, and much more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders playoff preview, Butch Goring stories, and more with Shannon Hogan

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the Islanders putting the proverbial nails in the Rangers’ coffin over the weekend, essentially eliminating their rival from the playoffs while clinching their own playoff berth in the process, quickly followed by a letdown loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Plus, which Isles, if any, have a chance to win an NHL award at the end of this season, what Travis Zajac’s absence from recent lineups could mean for the playoffs, Tom Wilson’s dangerous actions against the Rangers on Monday night, and more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders clinch playoff spot, NHL awards possibilities, Tom Wilson’s dangerous antics, and more

The Athletic's Arthur Staple and former Islander forward Mark Parrish take a twice-weekly look at the New York Islanders, sharing news, insights, and unique perspectives as the team continues its journey toward a Cup...and a new arena!

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No Sleep Til Belmont: A show about the New York Islanders

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