The New York Islanders prepare for a crucial roster shakeup as injured stars JG Pageau and Jonathan Drouin near return. Which regulars will be forced out of the lineup, and could Mark Gatcom’s recent energy on the fourth line secure his spot over veterans? Explore the strategic choices facing coach Patrick Roy as the team balances chemistry, physicality, and the urgent need for offensive firepower.
Gil Martin covers Simon Holmstrom’s worrying scoring drought, Cal Ritchie’s rise, and the complicated futures of Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsyplakov. Plus, Ilya Sorokin’s stellar week earns NHL First Star honors, and a preview of the pivotal matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights spotlights key threats like Jack Eichel. Who will step up, and can the Islanders solve their lineup puzzle to ignite a playoff push?
All this and more on today’s Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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8 Comments
Gatcomb should absolutely stay. Don’t know how they can mix it up to make him fit but they should absolutely try. I agree Tsyplakov doesn’t fit. I’m done with him.
I can't believe Bossy was the first to score a hat trick in 1977-78. That's late, and five years into their history. I thought it might have been Billy Harris
Maybe Holmstrom should sit.
its easy. 7, 32 sit. and 11 needs to produce or sit. and what up with 10? just shows he's a 3rd line/pk d fwd. that's 10's window. anyone expecting 10 to put up those big offensive numbers is gonna be disappointed. louzer didn't draft 10 for offensive purposes. 20 g's was a reach. 16 gives isles energy, just no g's.
Chico was the better regular-season goalie than Smith when I started following the Islanders in 1977
Good 🌅, Gil. How are you? JG Pageou is now on. a day to and Drouin is now a game time decision. I hope they don't send Gatcomb back to Bridgeport. The 4th line has played better since he'd been back. Patrick Roy's going to be shuffling lines like ♟️ pieces. Anthony DuClair should be moved up to at least the 3rd line. Simon Hohlstrom in the throes one horrendous slump, NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT. I wish The Islanders and Chico would miss and make up so he can be in the Islanders Hall of Fame. The Islanders host VGS tonight at UBS Arena tonight. The Islanders play well against VGS. HAPPY 🔥, GERMAIN GAGNON 1948-2011. He scored the very first 🎩 trick in Islander history in a win over the 🦭. Hear from you later, Gil, but before I go the person who replied that they can't believe that Mike Bossy didn't score the very first 🎩 trick in Islander history must've been born in the 90's because except Billy Smith, the Islanders from the Dynasty years, including the Dynamic Duo WERE STILL IN JUNIORS. Also, there will be more Godfather and Yellowstone comparisond. So far, Trots is Rip Wheeler minus the beard, BUT THE MUSTACHE IS ENOUGH. NOW, LET'S GO ISLANDERS.
Thanks for the show everyday Gil.
Question when is locked on gonna hire me to host locked on Flames 🔥.
🤔😂 Go Islanders
Good morning team! Gil, excellent question. An argument can be made for several players to sit. We definitely do need both JGP, and Drouin back in the lineup, once they are ready to return. We should only go with one goaltender each game, and the other gets sent down until it is his turn to start. Just kidding of course. Speaking of the goalies, CONGRATS to Sorokin. He deserves it. He's been playing excellently as of late. Yes, Chico does deserve to be in the hall of fame. What is the league waiting one??! We got Vegas tonight. We'll have to be on our A game. Need a big support cast for Sorokin, and we need to pinch in the offensive zone. Wouldn't it be amazing if the game plan can be so simple? Everyone, have a great day! See you all again tomorrow. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!