Welcome back to the Off The Island podcast!
Phil, Dave and Jack discussed the first 3 games played of the New York Islanders season. The reactions are all over the map after the 6-0 win over NJ, to the less eventful losses vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers.
The topics range from Cal Ritchie and Victor Eklund giving the fans a reason to be excited, while also acknowledging Alexander Romanov’s devastating injury, Bo Horvat’s linemates struggling early in the season, and how this lineup looks with a Mathew Barzal return on the way.
Chapters:
* 00:00 Off The Island Podcast Introduction
* 00:15 Alexander Romanov Injury News
* 02:45 Does Mathieu Darche make a trade to replace Romanov?
* 03:48 Analyzing The Islanders Salary Cap Situation
* 06:00 Positive Mathew Barzal Injury Update
* 07:50 Do we Barzal and Horvat together on the top-line?
* 08:50 Which player gets healthy scratched when Barzal is healthy?
* 10:00 Islanders vs. Rangers Game Recap: Schenn, Palat, Ritchie and Eklund continue to impress!
* 27:54 How do the Islanders lineup defensively with Romanov injured
* 31:00 Any chance we see Kashawn Aitcheson this season?!
* 36:00 NHL News And Updates
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