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Acquired in a franchise-altering trade, hard-hitting captain Michael Peca led the Islanders through a season of magical highs and painful lows. Peca wasn’t the biggest player on the ice, but his knack for clutch goals, big checks and leadership helped the Islanders to their best season since the Dynasty years. Along the way, he became the first Islander to win the NHL’s Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league’s best defensive forward and he won an Olympic gold medal. And of course, no discussion of the 2001-02 season would be complete without a look at the Islanders’ brutal, punishing playoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs and the injury Peca sustained that changed the course of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan discuss a bad California road trip and a successful return for the Islanders, and do some future roster gazing. Two losses in Southern California and a weird win at home get discussed in-depth, before attention is turned to road trip through Detroit and Montreal. Later, they discuss some perfect additions (that won't actually happen) and once again lament the brutal state of the Metropolitan Division. Finally, they discuss what it would take for an unrestricted free agent to sign with the Islanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Islanders 17-game point streak came to crashing end Monday in Anaheim. Dan and Noel discuss the things the streak masked. Actor and Kings fan Michael Vartan (Alias, Never Been Kissed) calls in to preview the Los Angeles Kings game Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the team riding a 17-game points streak, Mike and Dan talk about the Islanders' brave new universe, Trotzgiving and the team's social media evolution with guest Michael Schuerlein. One of the original Isles Blog Boxers, Mike walks them through how he went from writing for an automotive magazine to covering drafts, games and other events and forging long-lasting relationships with the franchise and media. They also talk about which Islanders are the smartest and the most snake-bitten, and how one more NHL team has been added to the growing list of groups re-thinking their tactics to better emulate the Isles’ success. Includes Islanders-branded energy drinks, “happy violence” and crying Brian Burke. Sponsored by VintageIceHockey.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (IslesBlog) reacts to the Isles 2-1 OT loss in San Jose as the team kicks off their west coast trip. Later, we hear post-game reaction from from Barry Trotz on the team's play, Anders Lee on Power Play chances and Casey Cizikas on earning a point. Plus listeners from all over Islanders country call-in to talk about the team's historic start, what it's like living in Toronto as an Islanders fan, sharing an Islanders surname, Midwest meeting ups and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel discuss the improbable come-from-behind wins in the last two games to extend the point streak to 15. We sing the praises of Anthony Beauvillier and honor the milestones of Brock Nelson and Casey Cizikas. We also have a bit of breaking news regarding this year's first-round pick, Simon Holmstrom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike & Dan celebrate the Islanders' point streak, several player milestones and being the ninth most popular hockey podcast in Norway. They recount two ridiculous wins over the Leafs and Flyers, and look ahead to two games against the Sidney Crosby-less (but still dangerous) Penguins. Later, they talk about how 500 games can just fly by and how players you didn't think might be One Jersey Guys can suddenly become them. Finally, they remember a couple of short time Islanders that felt like long timers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders fans share the stories of their most memorable games. An out-of-town fan experiences an Islanders home crowd for the first time, a playoff series creates a thirst for blood and love blossoms in an Islanders fan club. Later, a miracle comeback leads to a personal miracle for one family. Also contains hot sauce drinking, kids learning the wonderful world of the wise ass Islanders fan, and much, much more. Thanks to all of our callers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by WFAN.com columnist Andy Graziano (@AndyGraz_WFAN) to discuss the Islanders familiar formula of success in their 5-4 win over John Tavares and the Maple Leafs. Later, they discuss Barry Trotz's impact on the organization's culture, Andrew Ladd being put on waivers, how Thomas Greiss will make Lou's job tough this summer. Also, Mat Barzal just keeps getting better and Josh Bailey hits another milestone in a possible Islanders Hall of Fame career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan discuss the end of the Islanders 10-game winning streak, their hatred for the Penguins and power play conspiracy theories. They also pay tribute to unfussy goalie Thomas Greiss, who may end up being one of the greatest netminders in team history. Later, they talk about who may be coming in and out of the line-up, non sequitur nicknames and a potpourri of late 90's Islanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Islanders 10-game winning streak ended in disappointing fashion Thursday night against Pittsburgh. Dan and Noel talk about how vital it was to bounce back Saturday against Florida. Thomas Greiss has been a brick wall this season in net, we debate if he is now a top five goalie in team history. The annual season ticket holder meet and greet with the players occurred this past weekend. Should the team also do one for the non season ticket holders? We discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan marvel at the Islanders' 10 game winning streak, and all the stats and meaning that comes along with it. They discuss the feeling of watching such a unique event and examine some of the cool and crazy numbers associated with it. Later, they talk about how the team has gotten the respect of other coaches around the league, and how "doing things our way" has taken on a whole new meaning for the franchise. Finally, they shout out some fans from overseas who have found their way to "the last team on the totem pole." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by Islanders radio color analyst Greg Picker (@GregPickerHere) to discuss the second longest winning streak in team history. Greg breaks down the team's success under Barry Trotz and his coaching staff, Mat Barzal's becoming a dual offensive threat, defying advanced analytics and Cole Bardreau's big moment. Later, Greg talks about his path to the Islanders radio booth, one that did not include attending Hofstra University, preparing for games and the best and worst broadcast locations in the league. Plus, the Islanders stat he fact-checked with statistician Erick Hornick before tweeting out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan celebrate 100 episodes by rewinding back to their first one. Includes a new intro by the hosts and improved audio for the previously "lost" premiere. They talk about what's the same and what's different between then and now, including a transfer of love no one saw coming, as well as some topics that were at the top of mind for fans four seasons ago. The pilot episode itself includes early love for a (still) underrated Islander, ire for a couple of familiar old targets and - surprise, surprise - arena worries. Thanks to everyone that's downloaded, listened and supported us over the years, and here's to 100 more episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second episode in our series of podcast documentaries about seasons in which a New York Islander won a major NHL award. Bryan Trottier had burst on to the NHL in a big way and continued to get better and better, claiming the Art Ross and Hart Trophies as the NHL’s leading scorer and Most Valuable Player, respectively, just three years after entering the league. Within that season, Trottier experienced incredible highs and lows, including a five-goal, eight-point performance in one game, a scoring streak that spanned nearly a quarter of the season, and stinging losses to the USSR in the Challenge Cup series and the New York Rangers in the NHL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Islanders are the NHL's hottest team. Does the majority of the media take them seriously? Dan and Noel discuss. The injury report keeps growing as Tom Kühnhackl and Matt Martin are placed on injured reserve. Otto Koivula is the latest to be called up from Bridgeport. We announce the Tweet of the Week and get an update regarding Noel's son, Zach's stick collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike & Dan enjoy the Islanders' win streak and discuss the injuries and young additions to the roster. They take a moment to appreciate the generally underappreciated Case Cizikas, and look forward to the debut of big boy Otto Koivula. Later, Mike becomes the king of New Orleans by barnstorming LSU in an Islanders jersey, and they say farewell to old Iron Seids, Dennis Seidenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first Lighthouse House Hockey edition of the PTIsles podcast, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by Andrew Gross of Newsday (@AGrossNewsday) to talk about the Islanders 7 game winning streak and answer questions from our listeners. Topics include: Andrew's new career behind the mic Otto Koivula Call-up What is different about a team that is the same? Lou and Lehner Pelech taking the next step Arenas and Attendace Cole Bardreau's story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel are joined by the radio voice of the Islanders, Chris King. We discuss how the team has won four in a row and if Mat Barzal can play the Winnipeg Jets more than twice a year. We announce the tweet of the week and reveal our major announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike & Dan discuss the good and bad parts of the Islanders' four-game winning streak and the esoteric joys of the team's Alumni Night. They talk about the team's lack of a 60-minute effort despite baking points throughout their first eight games, and the many lineup changes that have been necessary. Later, they revel in the players both famous and anonymous that appeared at the most recent alumni celebration, and how the Islanders' unique community has helped forge those long-standing connections. Finally, they look forward to a weird schedule that could have a few pitfalls. This episode is dedicated to Jimmy, an important founding member of the Islanders Anxiety team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices