SPECIAL HNLI EPISODE TODAY @ 3:30 PM!

There will be a very special episode of Hockey Night on Long Island today at 3:30 PM EST. We will be joined by special guests Tom Liodice and Michael Schuerlein, who will be LIVE at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal providing great insight on everything surrounding the New York Islanders. John Tavares, the Draft Party at the Coliseum and all of the other Isles picks will be discussed. As always, listeners can voice their reactions to the Draft by giving us a call, sending an IM or participating in the HNLI Chat Room during the show.

Post-Game HNLI This Saturday

Be sure to tune into this Saturday's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island at 3:30 PM EST immediately following the Islanders' matinee game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

FYI:The Islanders take the ice at the Wachovia Center at 1 PM.

While regular host Steve will be absent this weekend, HNLI Host Alex will be joined by a special guest co-host, Mike Schuerlein of islesblogger.com, for post-game analysis and the latest in Isles news and buzz. Also joining in on the banter will be Mike from the Flyers Fan Central blog for a Philly perspective on the afternoon affair. All throughout the show, the HNLI panel will be taking your phone calls and instant messages so you can jump into the conversation. And like always, the HNLI chatroom will be buzzing with ongoing Isles banter. So, be sure to make an afternoon of this Saturday's Isles game and join HNLI for a post-game extravaganza!

Home and Home Sens Special Shines

Saturday's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island, in the midst of a home-and-home series between the Islanders and the Ottawa Senators, was another great episode with plenty of insight into the Isles, the Sens, and much more. Joined by special guests Mike Schuerlein (Blog Box) and StooLi (Sens Underground), hosts Alex and Steve covered everything from the recent play of Joey MacDonald to the LI Lighthouse project. With a special cameo by Roger, the 7th man, and plenty of other callers, Saturday's episode of HNLI was certainly an entertaining one. If you missed Saturday's episode or would like to hear it again, be sure to check out the archives on our show page or subscribe to the podcast version by searching "Hockey Night on Long Island" in the iTunes music store.

Afternoon HNLI Saturday

Be sure to tune into this weekend's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island with hosts Alex and Steve on Saturday at 3:30 PM EST. In the midst of a home and home with the Senators, the duo will be joined by two very special guests to discuss the Isles' first victory over the Sens, preview Saturday night's rematch, and discuss the latest in Islander Country. First, the guys will be joined by Mike Schuerlein of the Islanders Blog Box for analysis and discussion. Later on, we will be joined by an Ottawa Senators blogger for a reverse perspective on the back-to-back contests and for some inside info on the opposition. All throughout the episode, the guys will be taking calls, IMs, and hosting the HNLI chatroom. So be sure to tune in for your Saturday afternoon fill of hockey talk on HNLI @ 3:30 PM EST. To listen, click here:

Vote: Will Hillen Make the Big Club?

One of the most interesting topics on Saturday's episode of HNLI was Jack Hillen's place in the Isles' organization next year. Hillen, who the Islanders signed as an undrafted free agent out of the NCAA last year, has impressed Isles scouts, management, and fans alike between his play in college and the two games he played in New York last year. Blogger Mike Schuerlein, a guest of the roundtable on Saturday's HNLI, proved how impressed he was by declaring that Jack Hillen would make the team out of training camp. While this is seemingly a bold statement to some, Schuerlein cited Greg Logan of Newsday for more praise of Hillen.
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Roundtable a Blast on Free Agency Preivew

Saturday's episode of HNLI, the Free Agency Preview Special, didn't exactly go as planned, but was a blast nonetheless. While scheduled guest Paul Kukla unfortunately had a last minute obligation and could not attend, the men of the roundtable stepped it up and had a great hour of offseason hockey talk. The roundtable, which consisted of HNLI host Alex, Tom Mascioli of islesinfo.com, and Mike Schuerlein of islesblogger.com, covered everything from the Isles' plans for free agency, the biggest holes that need to be filled, the backup goaltending situation, the new NHL salary cap, and even the possibility of Jack Hillen cracking the Isles' roster this season. Needless to say, the trio covered everything about free agency and a whole lot more. It was undoubtedly an awesome episode of HNLI that everyone involved had a great time with. If you missed Saturday's episode, check it out on our show page by clicking here or search "Hockey Night on Long Island" in the iTunes store to subscribe to the podcast version.

P.S. We greatly apologize for Paul Kukla's abscense from today's episode. Due to certain circumstances, he could not join us today and we are sorry who had looked forward to hearing from him. We hope that you enjoyed the show regardless. All in all, today's episode was a great success.

NHL Draft Special Exceeds Expectations

Saturday's NHL Draft Recap Special on Hockey Night on Long Island turned out to be an incredible hour of New York Islanders talk with some of the best in the business. Steve, manning the studio on his own, was joined by co-host Alex remotely, but only after live reports from Tom Liodice and Mike Schuerlein at draft in Ottawa. Both Liodice and Schuerlein reported on the experience of being live at the draft, as well as their views on the Islanders' moves on draft day. Also joining in was special guest Tom Mascioli of islesinfo.com, who like always provided incredible insight on the draft and all of the newest Islanders prospects. With a very busy phonebox and a rocking HNLI chatroom, Saturday's NHL Draft Recap Special was truly an episode for the ages. If you didn't catch HNLI Live on Saturday, be sure to check out the archive by clicking here, or searching "Hockey Night on Long Island" in the iTunes store to subscribe to the podcast version.

Draft Recap Special Today at 3:30

Remember to tune into the Draft Recap Special of Hockey Night on Long Island today at 3:30 PM EST. Along with guest co-host Tom Mascioli (Islesinfo.com), I will be joined by Tom Liodice and Michael Schuerlein (Islesblogger.com) who will be LIVE FROM THE NHL DRAFT IN OTTAWA. Be sure to call in (718-664-9597) early to ask them questions as they will be on at the beginning of the show. To listen, visit www.show.hockeynightonlongisland.com or click on this button:

HNLI Draft Extravaganza This Saturday!

TUNE INTO THE HNLI DRAFT SPECIAL!!!!
Be sure to tune into Hockey Night on Long Island this Saturday for a very special NHL Draft feature episode. With the NHL Draft's first round on Friday and remainder Saturday morning, host Steve and special guest co-host Tom Mascioli will have a full recap of the events of the draft including the Islanders' 5th overall draft pick and all of the others. Making the Draft Special even more "special" will be special live reports from the Draft in Ottawa. Both Tom Liodice and Mike Schuerlein of the New York Islanders' Blog Box will be calling in with special live updates from the Draft. Like usual, you can give your two cents on everything that goes on at the draft by calling in, IMing, and joining us in the HNLI chatroom for the best Isles banter around. So get psyched for an absolute extravaganza for Isles fans everywhere....the HNLI Draft Special. This Saturday at 3:30 PM EST.

Lighthouse Shines on Saturday's HNLI

Saturday's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island was another awesome hour of New York Islanders talk, which was a blast despite the team's play as of late. Hosts Alex and Steve were joined by Michael Schuerlein of islesblogger.com and discussed plenty of Isles hockey topics, but were also surprised by an appearance by 7th Man Award winner Roger from North Carolina, who was named the NHL's most passionate fan in 2003. Roger, an advocate supporter of the LI Lighthouse plan, sparked some great discussion about the plan to spruce up the coliseum and the surrounding area and told listeners how they could help in the effort to get things going. You can check out his website at lilighthouse.com. With both a scheduled and surprise guest, along with the most active HNLI chatroom ever, Saturday's episode of HNLI was truly one for the ages. If you missed it, be sure to check out our show page for the archived edition download, listen in the player below, or subscribe to the podcast by searching "Hockey Night on Long Island" in the iTunes store. The next episode will be Saturday, February 16 at 3:30 PM EST. Until then, keep checking back to hockeynightonlongisland.com for updates on guests and Isles news.

Saturday Special with Islesblogger

Be sure to tune in to Saturday's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island. Along with special guest Michael Schuerlein of islesblogger.com, we'll discuss the team's latest woes and talk about how the Isles might turn it around or if the season has reached a point past revival. It'll be an awesome episode with calls, IMS, and of course the open forum of the HNLI chatroom. So be sure to tune in for a great episode tomorrow, 2/9, at 3:30 PM EST. To listen, visit www.show.hockeynightonlongisland.com or click on this button:

Islesblogger Entertains on HNLI

Thanksgiving weekend brought a festive episode of HNLI. Alex and Steve were joined by Michael Schuerlein of islesblogger.com, who shared some insight on the Islanders' recent offensive struggles, how to revive the powerplay, the play of goaltender Rick Dipietro, and much much more. With callers galore and some input from the chatroom, Saturday's episode was another great segment of Isles talk. If you were too stuffed with turkey or exhausted from Black Friday to catch Saturday's episode, be sure to check out the archived episode at the Talk Show Page or subscribe to the podcast feed by searching for "Hockey Night on Long Island" in the iTunes store.

An Episode to be Thankful For.....HNLI this Saturday

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It seems like Islander fans have a lot to be thankful for lately and it's only getting better this holiday weekend. HNLI will be on the air this Saturday 11/24 at 3:30 PM EST for an action packed hour of Isles talk. This Saturday's episode will feature special guest Michael Schuerlein of islesblogger.com who will chat with the dynamic duo about the latest Isles news and notes. As usual, HNLI is looking forward to hearing from Isles fans via phone, IM, and the Official HNLI chatroom. So be sure to tune in this Saturday at 3:30 PM EST for a Thanksgiving weekend episode of HNLI.

Happy Thanksgiving and Lets Go Islanders!