HNLI Season 4 Episode 5

HNLI is back for an episode full of special guests tomorrow (11/7) at 3:30 PM EST. First, Steve will be joined by special guests Ken Rosenblatt (Islanders Outsider Blog) and Bill (New York Islander Fan Central) to provide an excellent bloggers roundtable talking about everything surrounding the New York Islanders. From the recent winning streak to the roster to the Lighthouse Project, be sure to listen! Also, Steve will later be joined by special guest The Falconer (Bird Watchers Anonymous) to talk about the Atlanta Thrashers and preview that night's Isles-Thrashers game. As always, callers are encouraged to call in (718-664-9597), IM us (AIM: hockeynightli) and participate in the HNLI Chat Room during the show to set topics to discuss. Remember to listen to HNLI tomorrow, 11/7, at 3:30 PM EST here!

HNLI Season 4: Episode 3

Be sure to tune into Hockey Night on Long Island tomorrow, 10/16, at 5:00 PM EST. Steve will be joined by special guest Nick Giglia (Let There Be Lighthouse Blog) to talk about the very busy week of Lighthouse Project news. Also, Steve will talk about everything surrounding the New York Islanders. Additionally, he will be joined by special guest David Olesky (Die By the Blade Blog) to preview that night's game against the Buffalo Sabres. As always, listeners are strongly encouraged to call in (718-664-9597) and participate in the HNLI Chat Room during the show. Remember to tune into a special edition of HNLI tomorrow at 5!

Season 4: Episode 2 Tomorrow at 5PM!

Be sure to tune into Hockey Night on Long Island tomorrow (10/9) at 5:00 PM EST as Steve will be joined by special guest Christian A (IslandersHockeyBlog.com). The two will talk about everything surrounding the New York Islanders, including a recap of the Home Opener and tonight's game vs. Ottawa, John Tavares' NHL debut, the Lighthouse Project and much more. Of course, call-in with Isles questions/comments and participate in the HNLI Chat Room on the episode page. The episode will conclude with a special segment with Kevin Rozell (ZellsPinstripeBlog.com) to analyze how the Rangers season has begun and provide some talk regarding the Yankees. Remember to tune in at the special time, tomorrow (Friday) at 5:00 PM EST. To listen, visit www.show.hockeynightonlongisland.com

UPDATE: Steve will be joined by Matt Kalman (TheBruinsBlog.net) at 5:40 PM to preview Saturday's matchup against the Boston Bruins!

HNLI Returns for Season 4!

HNLI is back for another exciting season tomorrow, 10/2, at 5:00 PM EST! After an exciting offseason with the Isles drafting John Tavares, Steve will preview the 09-10 New York Islanders Season. He will discuss the Isles Home Opener on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Another big story will be the Lighthouse Project and Charles Wang's deadline of October 3rd. As always, listeners are encouraged to call in, IM and participate in the HNLI Chat Room during the episode. Be sure to tune into this can't miss episode at a special day/time, tomorrow (10/2) at 5:00 PM EST. To listen, visit www.show.hockeynightonlongisland.com

Training Camp Update

Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great summer and are getting excited for the upcoming hockey season. Training camp has gotten underway in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and there are already some headlines. First, Kyle Okposo has a mild concussion after being hit by Dion Phaneuf of the Calgary Flames in an exhibition game. Okposo is a major part of this team and his injury will be monitored very closely by Islanders fans. Next, John Tavares participated in his first NHL exhibition game earlier this week and looked pretty good Tavares has generated so much positive attention towards the team so it will be interesting to see how the media covers his first few regular season games. The much-hyped preseason game in Kansas City takes place on Tuesday. As training camp continues to progress, there will be increasing momentum as the Islanders home opener approaches on October 3 against the Penguins. Be sure to keep checking Hockeynightonlongisland.com for continuing updates on our show schedule!

HNLI collides with Blueshirt Radio

Rarely do we at HNLI start promoting an episode so early in the week, but we feel that this weekend's special event certainly warrants it. HNLI hosts Alex and Steve will host a special roundtable discussion with the guys from Blueshirt Radio. With both Islanders and Rangers fans in the same studio, who knows what might unfold. Among the topics on the agenda will be how free agency unfolded, what both the Islanders and Rangers have done to improve, the outlook for the Atlantic Division this season, and much more. We'll have more updates throughout the week on what to expect this Saturday, so stay tuned to hockeynightonlongisland.com. And mark your calendars: "Blueshirts @ HNLI...Saturday at 3:30 pm EST"

Sunday Afternoon Banter

Sunday's special Prospects Camp edition of Hockey Night on Long Island featured an eclectic agenda that would entertain any Islanders fan. Among the topics discussed by HNLI hosts Alex and Steve were John Tavares mania, the Prospects Camp thus far, the Islanders' goaltending depth, the 2010 Winter Classic, a very interesting perspective on the Scott Gomez trade, and much more. The episode reached just about every corner of the hockey world and was certainly one that didn't have dull moment. If you missed Sunday's extravaganza, be sure to check out the archive on the show page!

HNLI Prospects Camp Special Sunday!

Be sure to tune into a special Sunday edition of Hockey Night on Long Island at 3:00 PM EST as hosts Alex and Steve discuss everything going on during a very exciting time for Islanders fans. On the agenda will be Sunday's session of Prospects Mini-Camp with commentary and analysis on the beginning of the John Tavares era. Also up for debate will be some of the Islanders' actions (or lack thereof) in the free agent market and much more. Be sure to share your thoughts via phone, IM, or the HNLI chatroom! It's another HNLI that you won't want to miss...Sunday @ 3!

JT Day at the Coliseum

While it was far less exciting than the recent Islanders draft party, there was plenty of buzz at the Nassau Coliseum this afternoon as John Tavares was introduced to the media as a New York Islander. In front of a crowd of about 350 fans and a sizable amount of media, Tavares was presented with the #91 sweater. Following introductions from MC Howie Rose, Garth Snow, a several minute tribute video, and the jersey presentation, Tavares spoke about being "excited, thrilled, and humbled to be with the New York Islanders and in this community."

Unfortunately for the fans, however, Tavares faced only a few questions from the media before Tavares and the reporters moved to a private area for the remainder of the press conference. Still, the day seemed to be more about ceremony than hard-nosed journalism.

I hope you all enjoyed the HNLI twitter updates throughout the afternoon and will enjoy the pictures above. Stay Classy, Long Island

HNLI Alex to Tweet from Tavares Press Conference

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