Ebbs on HNLI TODAY

TUNE IN TODAY!!!!!

Be sure to tune into Hockey Night on Long Island Today at 3:30 PM EST to hear hosts Alex and Steve chat with Matt Ebbs. Ebbs, the general manager of International Scouting Services, will discuss everything about the upcoming NHL Draft including the Islanders' fifth overall pick and all of the top prospects available in this year's draft. Listeners like usual are invited to call in, IM in, and of course join us in the Hockey Night on Long Island chatroom. Be sure to tune in for another "must-hear" episode of Hockey Night on Long Island Saturday at 3:30 PM EST.

Around the Web: A Few Great Reads to Hold You Over

Hey All, Alex here. As the countdown to Hockey Night on Long Island with Special Guest Matt Ebbs of ISS reaches 5 days, I found myself looking for some good Isles coverage to hold me over. I turned to the great bloggers of the Islanders online community and like usual they are churning out some great material. Feel free to check these out:

The Drive For Five (Patrick Hickey Jr.): Bye Dubie, Good Riddance Satan and Company, Hello Youth Movement

The Tiger Track (Tom Liodice): Exclusive Interview with Tim Jackman

And Around the League.....
TSN.ca: Another Intriguing Summer for NHL's 2008-2009 Season

Remember to keep checking back to hockeynightonlongisland.com during the week and to tune in this Saturday as Steve and I are joined by Matt Ebbs of International Scouting Services this Saturday at 3:30 PM EST.

-Alex

Roarke Stars on Hockey Night, Ebbs To Take Center Stage This Week

Saturday's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island was among the best yet. The duo of Alex and Steve was joined by NHL.com Managing Editor Shawn P. Roarke and just as he did during his first appearance in 2007, Roarke impressed with his immense hockey knowledge. The trio discussed a cornocopia of topics including the Red Wings' Stanley Cup victory, the upcoming NHL Awards, the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Free Agency, and so much more. Thanks to Roarke, along with some great callers and HNLI chatroom contributors, it was truly an episode for the ages. If you missed it, be sure to check out the archive by clicking here or by searching "hockey night on long island" in the iTunes music store and subscribing to the podcast version. The archive version also has a few minutes of bonus material not heard on the live version (aka we ran out of time), so feel free to check it out.

Headlining the upcoming episode of Hockey Night on Long Island, this Saturday June 14 @ 3:30 PM EST, will be Matt Ebbs. Ebbs is the General Manager of International Scouting Services and will have in depth reports on the upcoming NHL Draft and will share specific knowledge about the prospects that may very soon be wearing Islanders' orange and blue. Be sure to tune in and keep checking back to hockeynightonlongisland.com for more info during the week.

Programming Update: Next HNLI Episode 6/7/08 3:30 PM EST

Just a quick update of the upcoming schedule for Hockey Night on Long Island:

Saturday June 7, 2008 3:30 PM EST: Special Guest Shawn P. Roarke (NHL.com), depending on whether there is a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Finals, to talk about the NHL Playoffs, the New York Islanders offseason and the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Stay tuned to hockeynightonlongisland.com for details regarding this episode.

Saturday June 14, 2008 3:30 PM EST: Special Guest Matt Ebbs (General Manager, International Scouting Services) to talk about the upcoming 2008 NHL Entry Draft and the players which the Islanders could select with the 5th overall pick.

As always, remember to call in (718-664-9597) during the episodes to speak to these guests about the New York Islanders. Also, you can send an IM (AIM: hockeynightli) to us and be part of the HNLI Chatroom during the show.

Previous episodes of Hockey Night on Long Island can be listened to at www.show.hockeynightonlongisland.com or by searching "Hockey Night on Long Island" in the iTunes Music Store.

Thanks for listening to Hockey Night on Long Island! Enjoy watching the Stanley Cup Finals.