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: