URGENT: Rangers Clash LOOMS as the New York Islanders Last Stand | Can They UPSET the Odds?
Can the New York Islanders overcome their challenges and make a playoff push? With Ilya Sorokin’s recent injury casting doubt on his playing status, the Islanders face a critical decision. The team’s slim playoff chances and the upcoming clash against the New York Rangers add layers of intrigue to their season’s narrative.
Host Gil Martin provides an in-depth analysis of Sorokin’s situation, the Islanders’ playoff odds, and Mike Reilly’s inspiring Masterton Trophy nomination. The episode also previews the high-stakes rivalry game against the Rangers, featuring key players like Artemi Panarin and Igor Shesterkin. Roman Hamrlik’s career highlights are celebrated, adding a nostalgic touch.
Join the conversation for exclusive insights into the Islanders’ strategies and challenges. Listen now to explore the dynamics shaping their season.
All this and more on today’s Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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15 Comments
Soon isles will be put out of their misery. Louzer needs to be put out of his gm misery as well. Louzer day after season-'I still believe in this team. This team is a playoff contender'. Said after '22 season. And after '23 season. And after '24 season-blah, blah, fkn blah…
GO AWAY LOUZER. Resign, retire, step down, Do some other fkn thing in your golden years that doesn't include ruining isles beyond repair. Louzer could get a kicking room at a nice upscale retirement village with all the $$$'s he has stolen from isles last 5 years. Louzer could run tuesday nite bin-go too. 'B' 'six' is your bin-go number'. 'B I N-G O!!!'
Don't even know what to say anymore. pp and pk bottom three and countless third period meltdowns tells the story. And 30 being overtaxed late showed the desperation of this team as louzer like the captain of a sinking ship left no retreat but to go to a journeyman goalie who showed his ahl caliber skill vs. preds. Louzer couldn't run asset management for t rowe price let alone an nhl team like isles.
I watch every game . I honestly can say patrick roy is a good coach. I mean one of the biggest things a coach can do is the lineup strategy and x's an o's. I do NOT think you will see roy get out coached very often. Putting gatcomb with maclean is a really good solid lineup decision as well as engvall with czikas and fasching. HIs lineup combinations are really solid and thats a big part of a coaches responsibility. Granted he mixes up the lineup combinations when things are not going well which i do not like . The thing is he does not care what others think because he heavily criticized engvall and engvall responded which obviously has not been the case with duclair. Duclair has to show more guts like pierre he cant just quit when the coach calls him out. I will say this about duclair…..yes definetly he has not been himself since coming back from the injury BUT he also has floated around he has not given it his all every shift and perhaps he tried to use his injury as a excuse.
Duke is a big question mark for next season. Islanders must get rid of pags,palms, Mayfield, lee,and engval. And get some scorers with speed! Lou must be gone for good! Period. And we need another black up goalie. A younger more experienced goaltender.
Great idea gill! Skareck should play the remaining 5 games.let Jacob get the experience.
Thank you Gil 👍🏼you always do a great job with Locked on islanders, The Red dot we all agree apon Lamarillo needs to leave until then we get the same walk around, really need to get our prospects on a NHL level, thank you Gil !!! LGI 👍🏼
I hear your concerns about Ilya. However, if he tells coach he’s ready to go? Got play him to knock his buddy & the Rags out of the playoffs. The Rags are one point away from being mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. If Ilya is healthy? I’m sure he & the Isles fans would love to end the Rags season with Shasky in net (or whatever the pathetic nickname) the Rag fans call Igor? LGI
Good morning team! Gil, you were right. We were hopefully the Islanders could make a push for the playoffs, but we also knew it was going to take a miracle, that obviously didn't happen. YES, sit Sorokin, and give the other guys some experience. I, for one, am already in off season mode. I'll enjoy the playoffs, because I always do, but it's season over for me. My life long rule is, baseball season doesn't start until hockey season is over. I'm already in Let's Go Mets mode, but also looking forward to October. It's always fun playing, and even more fun beating the Rangers. At the start of the new season, I'm hoping the Islanders will be somewhat improved. Your thoughts? Everyone, have a great day! Try to enjoy the game tonight, even though it probably won't mean much to either team except for bragging rights. See you all again tomorrow. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
Good 🌄, Gil. How are you? I knew Ilya Sorokin was going to get hurt, especially considering how many games Patrick Roy has started him.
Marcus Hogberg has given the Islanders more than expected. If the Islanders have something to play for, IT'S NEXT YEAR. I think they should call up some of these kids from Bridgeport to 👀 what they can do. The nominees for The Bill Masterton 🏆 are announced, and Mike Reilly is one of them. He suffered a concussion, and it turned out he had a ❤ condition. #18,
Mark Fitzpatrick, and Tom Lehner being the past winners for the 🏆. The Islanders played bad against the Predators, who were purring like 😸, but they made them roar like the MGM 🦁. They've got the the dreaded Rangers Rangers tonight at 🏡, I hope The Islanders ruin it for them. I don't want to 👀 the Rangers take the 🧹the Islanders. When the Islanders came into the league, the NHL treated them like dirt, especially the Ranger, because of the 40 mile radius. HAPPY 🎂, ROLAND HAMERLIK. An offensive defensive who could put the puck in the net. He scored a shorty and a PP goal in a win against the Thrashers in ATL. Hear from you later, Gil. Game 3 of the 198O Finals was over in the 1st period with Henning's shorty, the 1st of 2 PP goals from Denny, and let's not forget 1 each from the Dynamic Duo. Denny's 2nd PP along with Jethro's PP along with Smitty's goaltending finished the job. I'm 📚 your book ICE WARS again. Now, LET'S GO ISLANDERS.
Totally agree! Shut him Down! Unless he truly can play against the Rangers is able and wants to play. Otherwise Shut him Down. Bring up some youngsters
Better to take a look at Gleb, George and Jesse the Hulk! We need the best draft pick we can get in the top 10! Totally agree Gil! Let guys sit! Lou is a stubborn Mule! You are not making the playoffs!
I’m fine with beating the rags tonight and then losing out in hopes that a few teams beneath us pass us in the end so we can get a good draft pick to continue to slowly build our prospect pool back up
What do except. At this level starting goalies shouldn’t play more 50 games. Most back up goalies aren’t 36. Concur on the early exit.
Ohio State vs Michigan is best rivalry in all of sports.
As a Ranger fan, believe me, the Islanders will not lose tonight no matter who you put in net. The Rangers gave up a long time ago.
Lets beat the Rangers tonight! LGI
Rest him lol😂. His replacement was home with him. Hopefully they lose the next 5. Maybe get a decent draft pick.