Islanders Anxiety
Podcast by Lighthouse Hockey
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 307 - There Are No Answers
Mike and Dan recap a needed win and two more blown-lead losses as the inconsistent Islanders reach (yet another) pivotal week in the season.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 306 - Do It On Your Own
Mike and Dan reflect on the Islanders’ Western Canada road trip so far, which has included one good game, one bad game and one unfortunate game.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 305 - It Should Be Simple
Mike and Dan look back at a good week for the Islanders that had a bitter ending, and how they make it difficult to just be a fan.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 304 - Keep the Season Alive
Mike and Dan react to an eventful week for the Islanders that featured a slew of injuries, a surprise win and three more frustrating losses.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 303 - Driven Up a Wall
Mike and Dan take turns ranting about the Islanders’ week in which they were shut out (again), blew a bunch of leads (again) and generally did what they always do (again).
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 302 - What Emotion to Feel?
Mike and Dan recap a week of good and bad, as the Islanders stay in the thick of the Metro despite some characteristically bizarre games.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 301 - Robbed of Joy
Mike and Dan recap the first two games of Islanders season, which were annoying, frustrating and disappointing after a summer of excitement.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 300 - You’re Not Coming to Six Flags
Mike and Dan discuss the waiving of Pierre Engvall (and others) ahead of the Islanders’ season opener this week against the Utah Sister Wives.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 299 - The Cynic’s Guide to Preseason Hockey
Mike and Dan "recap" the Islanders preseason so far including roster spot battles, empty intrigue and the mystery of Ilya Sorokin’s status.
Islanders Anxiety - Rookie Camp Special - The Shadow Team
Mike and Dan recap some newsworthy items from Islanders Rookie Camp including PTOs to Keith Kinkaid and Matt Martin, and the absence of Cal Clutterbuck.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 298 - Tidy Pieces of Business
Mike and Dan empty their tanks on the Islanders free agency signings, the draft, the Rangers imploding and The Wedding of the Century.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 297 - The Two Kyles (with guest Ethan Sears)
Mike and Dan look back at Kyle Okposo’s Stanley Cup and Kyle MacLean’s new contract before looking ahead to the NHL Draft and free agency with Ethan Sears of the NY Post.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 296 - Indescribable Relief
Mike and Dan take a deep breath as the Rangers get eliminated from the playoffs, opening the door for the first ever edition of "Ranger Piece Theater."
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 295 - A Multi-Leg Thing
In their Rangers-free zone, Mike and Dan discuss the recent trade the Islanders made with the Chicago Blackhawks that netted them an extra second round pick and some flexibility this offseason.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 294 - Nothing Really Happens
Mike and Dan talk about about how there’s nothing to talk about regarding the Islanders, before turning their attention to division rivals facing each other in a playoff series.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 293 - We Gave It Everything
Mike and Dan examine the Islanders clean out day interviews and exalt in an epic edition of Master Leaf Theatre.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 292 - An Appropriately Cruel Ending
Mike and Dan react the Islanders’ season-ending 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes, and all the bad luck and blood-from-a-stone tries they saw throughout the series.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 291 - Two More Days to Believe
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders’ double OT win over the Hurricanes in Game 4 (and their haunting loss in Game 3) and discuss how some of their hope has been restored.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 290 - There Is No Sugarcoating
Mike and Dan react immediately following the Islanders’ third period meltdown in Game Two against the Hurricanes, when a 3-1 lead became a 5-3 loss.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 289 - Encouraging and Frustrating
Mike and Dan recap Game 1 of the Islanders-Hurricanes series, which featured a good performance but more bad luck against Carolina.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 288 - 169 Straight Playoff Games
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders clinching a playoff berth, look ahead to another series against Carolina and welcome in Arthur Staple of The Athletic to discuss the season that was.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 287 - Another Day at the Office
Mike and Dan recap a successful couple of games that have put the Islanders on the brink of clinching a playoff spot - which is both good and terrifying.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 286 - The Assassination of Mika Zibanejad by the Coward Adam Pelech
Mike and Dan wade into the aftermath of the Islanders 4-2 win over the Rangers, including a coach disagreement, bad acting, entitlement and anger. Sponsored by Hot Topic.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 285 - Stressful to the Very End
Mike and Dan try to make sense of the Islanders’ recent turnaround, that saw them win four straight and vault into third place in the Metro Division.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 284 - You’re the Desperate Team
Mike and Dan examine an up-and-down trip to Florida and the Islanders’ refusal to recognize their precarious situation, and recap their first ever live event.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 283 - A Season of Rock Bottoms
Mike and Dan recap a week of brief hope and crushing defeats as the hard working Islanders teams of just a few years ago finally disappear for good.
Islanders Anxiety - Bonus Episode - Five Thoughts about 32 Thoughts
Mike and Dan dissect a rare Islanders segment from Sportsnet’s venerable 32 Thoughts podcast about the club’s current losing streak and clouded playoff race.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 282 - Toxic Relationship Metaphor
Mike and Dan move their scheduled recording up a day to rant about the Islanders’ four-game losing streak and lack of response in games.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 281 - The Monster’s Still Out There
Despite the end of their six game winning streak and some scary games ahead, Mike and Dan remain hopeful about the Islanders’ playoff chances (and the Penguins’ demise).
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 280 - Hi. We’re Different Now.
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders stunning week of huge wins that put them back in the playoff picture, and look ahead at this Friday’s trade deadline.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 279 - A Waste of Time
After two awful losses and one wobbly win in a crucial week, Mike and Dan discuss how this Islanders season has felt like a huge waste of time for everyone.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 278 - Thousand Yard Stare
Mike and Dan react to the Islanders’ gut-wrenching loss in the Stadium Series game against the Rangers at MetLife Stadium and a season full of gut-wrenching losses.