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.

Mini-Hiatus Ends Saturday

After a short break in this month of May, Hockey Night on Long Island will return to the airwaves this Saturday, May 24th, at 3:30 PM EST. The dynamic duo of Alex and Steve will be joined by Bill from New York Islanders Fan Central for an enticing hour of New York Islanders talk. Topics will the include the upcoming NHL draft, free agency, much more Islanders news, and of course the Stanley Cup finals. Like usual, you the listeners are encouraged to join in by phone, AIM, or the HNLI chatroom. Be sure to tune in for an hour of can't miss hockey talk this Saturday at 3:30 PM EST.

Programming Update: Next HNLI Episode 5/24 3:30 PM EST

Just a reminder that the next episode of Hockey Night on Long Island will be on Saturday May 24, 2008 at 3:30 PM EST. We will be talking about everything surrounding the New York Islanders. Be sure to call in (718-664-9597), IM (AIM: hockeynightli), and join the HNLI Chatroom. Also, remember to check hockeynightonlongisland.com or subscribe to Feedblitz (on the right toolbar) to find out who the special guest will be for this episode. As a reminder, the archives of previous HNLI episodes can be listened to at www.show.hockeynightonlongisland.com. Have a great week!

HNLI Saturday: Offseason Roundup

Hockey Night on Long Island will be back on the air this Saturday, May 3rd, at the usual 3:30 PM EST for the usual New York Islanders talk. Hosts Alex and Steve will update you on the latest in Isles news, look ahead to the draft and free agency, and take a look around the league at the NHL playoffs. Like always, the guys will take your calls, IMS, and chatroom banter. So, be sure to tune in for another intense episode of HNLI this Saturday at 3:30 PM EST.

Programming Update: New HNLI Schedule for May-June

For the month of May, Hockey Night on Long Island will broadcast episodes bi-weekly. Topics such as the offseason for the Islanders and the NHL Playoffs will be discussed. The next episode of HNLI will be on Saturday May 3, 2008 at 3:30 PM EST. As always, be sure to call in (718-664-9597), IM (AIM: hockeynightli) and join us in the HNLI chatroom for this episode. In June, Hockey Night on Long Island's 2008 NHL Entry Draft Coverage will begin, with episodes occurring weekly. Be sure to keep checking hockeynightonlongisland.com for updates on the special guests for these episodes. All episodes will still remain at the normal Saturday 3:30 PM EST time. Thanks for your support of Hockey Night on Long Island.

HNLI: An Hour Head Start Saturday

Be sure to tune into Hockey Night on Long Island this Saturday at a special 2:30 PM EST start time. Hosts Alex and Steve will be joined by special guest Tom Mascioli of islesinfo.com to discuss the Wednesday's Open House and Chalk Talk, the upcoming NHL Draft, free agency, and of course the ongoing NHL playoffs. Like usual the guys will be taking your phone calls, IMS, and hosting the always awesome HNLI chatroon. So, be sure to tune in at a special time for another great offseason episode of Hockey Night on Long Island.
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NO HNLI THIS WEEKEND :(

Unfortuatley, hosts Steve and Alex have to cancel this weekend's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island. The next episode of HNLI will be on Saturday, April 19 at 3:30 PM EST. Stay tuned to hockeynightonlongisland.com for more updates on scheduling, guests, and much more.

Episode Recap: Saturday Offseason Banter

Saturday's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island of course marked the start of the Islanders' offseason, but also was a lot of fun thanks to some great banter between Hosts Alex and Steve and special guest Andy Facini of the Islanders Castaway Blog. A large portion of the show discussed the NHL's scheduling and playoff system and how they can both be improved. Of course, a large amount of attention was given to Monday Night's NHL Draft Lottery, where the Islanders will have the opportunity to obtain the first overall pick in the draft and acquire young phenom Steve Stamkos. Call-ins from a few regulars ranged from Rick DiPietro and Wade Dubiliwicz to the play of Blake Comeau and Kyle Okposo, making for a very interesting episode. If you missed Saturday's episode of HNLI, be sure to check out the show page for the archived episode or search "Hockey Night on Long Island" in the iTunes Music Store.

Saturday on HNLI: Looking Back and Looking Forward

Be sure to tune into Hockey Night on Long Island this Saturday at 3:30 PM EST for what will sadly be the first episode of the Islanders' offseason. Despite that circumstance, however, Saturday's episode of HNLI should be another great one, featuring updates on recent Islanders' news, a look back at the 2007-2008 Islanders season, a preview of Monday's NHL Draft Lottery, a look ahead to the NHL Playoffs, and a look ahead to the Islanders in the offseason. Hosts Alex and Steve will also be taking your calls, IMs, and banter via the HNLI chatroom for the ultimate listener interactivity. So, be sure to spend your Saturday afternoon with Alex and Steve on Hockey Night on Long Island. To listen, visit www.show.hockeynightonlongisland.com or click on the button below.

NHL 2008 Entry Draft Lottery: Drawing to Be Televised Monday

The draft lottery, which will be held at 8 PM EST, is particularly important for the Islanders, who are currently seated among the bottom five teams in the league. Should they still be there when Monday night rolls around, the Isles will have a shot at obtaining the first overall draft pick and almost certainly the highly touted prospect, Steve Stamkos.


This, of course, all depends on how the Islanders do in the few games that remain in the NHL season. Should they lose and fall in the standings, they could potentially better their odds at bringing in Stamkos or at least a higher pick. This, however, would mean losing to the Rangers twice and propelling them to the clinching of a playoff birth. So, the home-and-home against the Rangers, regardless of the outcome, will most likely be a bittersweet one for Islanders fans to watch.

Regardless of how the Isles fare in their final few games, it is certain that Monday night will be a key night for the future of the franchise. It's extremely exciting that the NHL is taking the step to televise the lottery and I'm sure every Isles fan will be watching closely on Monday Night.

Be sure to tune into this Saturday's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island as hosts Alex and Steve will undoubtedly devote plenty of coverage to Monday night's lottery and much more Isles talk.

For the full announcement from the NHL and info on the Lottery system, click here