"The View" Joins HNLI This Saturday

Don't miss this Saturday's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island at 3:30 PM EST as hosts Alex and Steve are joined by the always opinionated Gary Harding of The View From Section 317 blog. Harding, who also hosts the New York Hockey Report and once served as president of the NYI Booster Club, will help the HNLI tackle the latest in Islanders Country including the latest Lighthouse progress, the Islanders' NHL Draft strategy, the first overall draft pick, and much more. The trio will also preview the Stanley Cup Finals and make some predictions. Feel free to share your two cents on anything and everything hockey by calling in, sending an IM, and joining the banter in the Hockey Night on Long Island chatroom. This Saturday's episode of HNLI is sure to be a blast...make sure to be a part of it!

Reminder: Special HNLI Sunday Episode Tomorrow 3:30 PM EST

Be sure to tune into a special Sunday episode of Hockey Night on Long Island tomorrow, 2/22, at 3:30 PM EST. Alex and Steve will be joined by HNLI-regular Gary Harding of The View from Section 317 Blog and NYI Blog Box to talk about everything surrounding the New York Islanders. They will discuss Friday's big trade with the Ottawa Senators, recap the week of games and of course continue to preview the NHL Trade Deadline and 2009 NHL Entry Draft. As always, listeners are encouraged to call in, Click to Talk on the episode page, IM us and participate in the HNLI Chat Room during the show to give their thoughts on the trade. Remember to tune into this special Sunday episode of HNLI tomorrow. To listen, visit www.show.hockeynightonlongisland.com

Recap: Gary and Frank Rock HNLI

Preceded a week choc' full of Islanders news and leading up to a huge divisional matchup, Saturday's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island certainly had the content to be a superb episode. Combine that with a pair of stellar guests and you have one of the most entertaining hours of hockey talk possible. That was certianly the story Saturday when hosts Alex and Steve were joined by Gary Harding of The New York Hockey Report (among other things) and Penguins blogger Frank D. of Pensburgh.com . With Gary, Alex and Steve discussed the latest in Islanders Country including the team's 3rd period woes, the status of Rick DiPietro, the play of Jeff Tambellini, and a heck of a lot more. In the latter portion of the episode, Frank joined the show to discuss the evening's matchup with the Pens, update us on the status of former Islanders Miroslav Satan and Ruslan Fedotenko, and let us know how our division rivals are doing thus far this year. All in all, Saturday's episode of HNLI was certainly one for the ages and by far the beast thus far this season. If you miss it, I strongly urge you to check out the archive on our show page or subscribe to the podcast version of the show by searching "Hockey Night on Long Island" in the iTunes music store.

Pre-Pens HNLI This Saturday with Special Guests

Hockey Night on Long Island will be on the air this Saturday at 3:30 PM EST in preparation for the visit of Sidney Crosby and the Penguins to the Coliseum that evening. Joining hosts Alex and Steve will be special guest (and one of my personal favorites) Gary Harding from the New York Hockey Report, New York Islanders Blog Box and of the Islanders Booster Club. Along with Gary, the crew will discuss the latest Islanders news including the status of Rick DiPietro, the latest games including Thursday night's contest with the Thrashers, the play of Kyle Okposo and the youngsters, and so much more. In the later half of the show, a leading Penguins blogger, Frank D., will join the show to preview that night's match up with the Islanders, update us on the Pens' season so far, and make some predictions. Throughout the entire hour of hockey talk, you can get in the action by giving us a phone call, an instant message, or by joining us in the HNLI chatroom. With both HNLI and a heated divisional match up, this Saturday should be one heck of a day for Isles fans! To listen, click here:

Post-Game Banter Recap

Despite following the Isles' 4-2 loss to the Devils, Saturday's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island was another very eventful and action-packed hour of hockey talk. Aside from recapping the afternoon's on-ice happenings, hosts Alex and Steve were joined by Gary Harding of the New York Hockey Report and the NYI Booster Club to discuss the Eastern Conference Playoff Race, the recent winning streak, Trent Hunter's contract extension, the NHL trade deadline, and so much more. There's no doubt that if you missed Saturday's episode that you have some catching up to do. So, be sure to check out our show page for the archives of this and every episode, or subscribe to the podcast via iTunes by searching "Hockey Night on Long Island" in the iTunes Music Store. Be sure to keep checking hockeynightonlongisland.com this week or subscribe to our email list for the latest Isles info, trade deadline analysis, and info on upcoming episodes and guests. Keep listening and LETS GO ISLANDERS!

Super Saturday on HNLI

Be sure to tune in for this Saturday's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island. Hosts Alex and Steve will be joined right after the Isles' afternoon contest against the New Jersey Devils by Gary Harding of the New York Hockey Report and the NYI Booster Club. Along with in depth discussion of the matinee game, the guys will discuss the return of Chris Simon, the latest winning streak, and the buy/sell dilemma of the upcoming trade deadline. Like usual, the trio will take your calls and IMs so you can throw your two cents into the mix. You can also join the banter in the HNLI chatroom. So be sure to tune into HNLI postgame on Saturday at 3:30 PM EST. To listen, click here:

Reminder: HNLI Tomorrow

Remember to listen to Hockey Night on Long Island tomorrow (11/3/07) at 3:30 PM EST. We will be joined by special guest Gary Harding (viewfromsection317.com; nyhockeyreport.com) to recap the Isles recent games and look forward to that night's game as Al Arbour will coach the New York Islanders for the 1,500th time when they face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins. As always, we will be taking calls (718-664-9597) and IMs (AIM: hockeynightli) and we will host the HNLI chatroom. To listen, visit www.show.hockeynightonlongisland.com. It should be a great episode!!

HNLI and NYHR Team Up.....Alex on NYHR TONIGHT

Looking for your dose of midweek hockey talk? Look no further than tonight's episode of the New York Hockey Report. The show is from 9-10 PM EST and will feature special guests Steve Mears of Bloomberg 1130 (9:15) and HNLI's very own host, Alex (9:40). Then be sure to tune into HNLI on Saturday at 3:30 PM EST where NYHR host Gary Harding will return the favor with an appearance on our show. Should be a big week for HNLI and NYHR so be sure to catch both shows.

HNLI On the Air SUNDAY with Gary Harding

Hockey Night on Long Island will return to the airwaves this Sunday, October 21, at 3:30 PM EST for another hour block of Isles talk. This week, the dynamic duo of Alex and Steve will be joined by special guest Gary Harding. When it comes to the Islanders community, few are more involved than Gary, who runs a spectacular blog "The View From Section 317", hosts the New York Hockey Report, and is of course the former president and current active member of the New York Islanders Booster Club. This Sunday, Harding will take some time with HNLI to discuss the most recent string of Islander games, the recent line shakeups, the fall of Marc-Andre Bergeron, and much much more. Of course, the show wouldn't be complete without your input via telephone (718-664-9597) and instant message. Finally, be sure to stop by the HNLI chatroom to interact with fellow HNLI listeners. Find all this and more Sunday, 10/21, at 3:30 PM EST at show.hockeynightonlongisland.com.

Episode 16 Recap: Gary Harding Comes up Big

First of all, I am so excited about writing this blog and look forward to a great future for HNLI.

For episode #16 of Hockey Night on Long Island, Alex and I were joined by Gary Harding of viewfromsection317.com. Gary was extremely opinionated and insightful on every topic that we discussed. There was plenty of banter between the three of us and a few callers even chimed in. We talked about everything from the Yashin Buyout, to Free Agency, to Kyle Okposo, to Sean Bergenheim, and so much more. If you missed yesterday's episode, I urge you go to our "Talk Show Page" and download it or simply listen to it on the media player on right column.

We thank Gary for his appearance on the show and look forward to having him back on the show in the future.