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.

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.

Wings win Cup, Draft Coverage Kicks Off, Shawn P. Roarke Confirmed

Wow.....suddenly it looks like there might not be enough time in one episode of Hockey Night on Long Island to cover all the exciting news going on in the world of hockey and the Islanders in just one sixty minute episode. Nonethelss, hosts Alex and Steve are going to give it a shot tomorrow, Saturday June 7, at 3:30 PM EST. The plethora of topics for the episode will definitley include a recap of Detroit's 2008 Stanley Cup victory, a look ahead to the NHL Awards, the NHL Draft, and free agency. In Isles' goaltending news, we'll talk about the latest Dubie Affair and another DP surgery.
As if the topics alone aren't exciting enough, the dynamic duo of Alex and Steve are hoping to be joined by NHL.com Managing Editor, Shawn P. Roarke. Be sure to tune in to hear a real expert's thoughts on the Stanley Cup and some insight into the Islanders' plans for the draft and free agency. Like usual, you the listeners can talk to HNLI's hosts and special guest via phone, email, and with each other in the HNLI chatroom. So, be sure to tune in for what should be an epic episode of Hockey Night on Long Island....Saturday @ 3:30 PM EST.


UPDATE: We have received confirmation that Shawn P. Roarke will be the special guest for this episode. Be sure to call in during the show and ask Shawn questions about the New York Islanders.

Stanley Cup Update: Wings look To Wrap it Up

Despite valiant efforts in games 3 and 4 in Pittsubrgh, the Penguins managed to win only one of their first two games at home and have given the Detroit Red Wings the chance to end the series early in front of the home crowd in HockeyTown USA. The two teams will face off with Lord Stanley's cup in the building tonight at 8 PM EST on NBC.

The Red Wings seem to have all the momentum going into tonight's game after a 2-1victory in a very competitive game 4 at the Igloo. Despite losing the offensive firepower of Tomas Holmstrom, the Wings managed to maintain their style of play by emphasizing strong forechecking and depending even more heavily on a very experienced defensive unit. When called upon, former Isles netminder Chris Osgood stopped just about everything that came his way. With this efficient system in place, the Wings managed to get the goals they needed from Captain Niklas Lidstrom, who tonight could become the first European captain to win the Stanley Cup, and Jiri Hudler. Sidney Crosby and the Pens will need a big bounce-back effort tonight at Joe Louis in order to bring the series back to Pittsburgh.

Be sure to tune in on NBC for tonight's game 5, to keep on checking hockeynightonlongisland.com, and to tune into this weekend's episode of Hockey Night on Long Island this Saturday at 3:30 PM EST.

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.