On the final episode of No Sleep Til Belmont, Arthur takes listener questions about whether the Isles’ recent power play improvements can continue or not, what the trade deadline will look like for the team if they’re out of playoff contention,

Isles looking for consistency amidst uncertainty, Mathew Barzal out of the lineup, Josh Bailey, Zdeno Chara struggling, listener questions, and more

Dec 21st, 2021 33m 13s

First, Arthur and former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon discuss how game cancellations and uncertainty about when the team is going to play next effects preparation and planning, the impact of Mathew Barzal’s absence, and two great examples

Islanders get a pair of wins, Anthony Beauvillier benched, Oliver Wahlstrom ice time, Ilya Sorokin to get majority of starts, and more with Scott Gordon

Dec 14th, 2021 34m 10s

First, Arthur and guest cohost, former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon, discuss the Isles doing the right things to start turning their season around, including getting more regulars back into the lineup and coming out of their own zone smoot

Scott Gordon on signs of Islanders turnaround, Noah Dobson’s strong play, Kevin Kurz talks taking over the Islanders beat, and more

Dec 7th, 2021 35m 56s

First, Arthur is joined by The Athletic’s new Islanders beat writer, Kevin Kurz, to talk about his new role, his thoughts on the Isles, and the fanbase, Evgeni Nabokov stories, the Evander Kane situation, and more.Then, December’s guest cohos

Scott Gordon joins as December cohost!

Nov 30th, 2021 38m 41s

First, Arthur introduces former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon as December cohost and then the guys discuss Scott’s time on the Island, what he learned during his tenure behind the bench, what stood out to him about young players like Josh B

Denis Potvin on UBS Arena opening weekend, the beginnings of the Dynasty Era, listener questions, and more

Nov 22nd, 2021 34m 22s

Once again, the great Denis Potvin joins the show and talks to Arthur about the opening of the Islanders new home at Belmont Park, UBS Arena, and discusses the beginning of the Dynasty Era, starting with Bill Torrey’s acquisitions of Butch Gori

Isles legend Denis Potvin joins the show!

Nov 16th, 2021 33m 37s

Arthur is joined by legendary Islander, and NHL Hall of Famer, Denis Potvin to discuss the Nassau Coliseum’s heyday, excitement about UBS Arena, Denis’ thoughts on the Lou Lamoriello-Barry Trotz Islanders, Zach Parise, JP Parise, Al Arbour, Mik

Uncle Leo headed to the KHL? Brock Nelson, Anders Lee options for Team USA, listener questions, and more

Nov 10th, 2021 31m 19s

First, Arthur talks about the Isles last 3 games, going 2-1 over that stretch, including a high-water mark 2-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets, Semyon Varlamov’s up-and-down season debut, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee as option for Team USA at the Oly

Oliver Wahlstrom off to a nice start, Zdeno Chara continues to struggle, listener questions, and more

Nov 2nd, 2021 32m 9s

First, Arthur talks about the Islanders going 3-0-2 over their last five games, with six games to go on their season-opening thirteen game road trip, Ilya Sorokin’s strong play with Semyon Varlamov nearing a return, Oliver Wahlstrom’s nice star

Ilya Sorokin posts back-to-back shutouts, Zdeno Chara still finding his game, Michael Grabner Q&A, and more

Oct 26th, 2021 29m 28s

First, Arthur and Grabs break down the Isles’ three-game point streak, including back-to-back shutouts by Ilya Sorokin over the Arizona Coyotes and Vegas Golden Knights and NHL Third Star of the Week honors, Josh Bailey’s impressive play, Zdeno

Isles off to a tough start, Kyle Palmieri fitting in on top line, Michael Grabner breaks down the breakaway, and more

Oct 19th, 2021 31m 27s

First, Arthur and Grabs talk about the Isles tough start to the season, dropping their first two games to the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers respectively, and discuss some inconsistencies in their game, the impact of Matt Martin’s abs

Islanders season preview, Stanley Cup picks, listener questions, and much more

Oct 13th, 2021 30m 39s

First, Arthur and Grabs preview the Islanders’ season and discuss how lofty expectations both within the organization and throughout the hockey world could impact the team’s mindset, over-unders on Anders Lee goals and Mathew Barzal points, pot

Michael Grabner joins as October cohost!

Oct 5th, 2021 30m 32s

First, Arthur introduces former Islander Michael Grabner as his cohost for the month of October and Grabs talks about what he’s been up to lately, his plans for continuing his hockey career, his training camp experiences with the Isles, and mor

Islanders betting trends with Mike Leboff, Stan Fischler stories, year-end awards value picks, and more

Sep 28th, 2021 31m 1s

Arthur is joined Mike Leboff, NHL editor at The Action Network, and a die-hard Islanders fan, to discuss how bettors are starting to view the Isles now that they’ve shown repeated playoff success the last few season, Mike’s best value bets for

Islanders fan survey results: favorite players, confidence, and predictions, Zdeno Chara rejoins the franchise, and more

Sep 21st, 2021 32m 40s

Arthur talks about the results of The Athletic’s Islanders fan survey including how optimistic the fanbase is about the Isles this season, confidence in Lou Lamoriello as the team’s GM, favorite and least favorite current Islander, Lou’s best m

No Sleep Til Belmont returns next week!

Sep 17th, 2021 21s

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Elliotte Friedman on Lou Lamoriello, the transformation of the Islanders, free agency targets, and more

Jul 27th, 2021 31m 47s

First, Arthur is joined by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman to give his thoughts on the Islanders’ transformation over the last few years under Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz, Adam Pelech developing into a really impressive player, and the potenti

Q&A: Expansion, NHL Draft, and Free Agency edition

Jul 20th, 2021 39m 11s

Arthur discusses what the Isles are up to heading into Seattle Kraken expansion, the NHL Draft, and the opening of free agency and he answers listener questions about if Lou Lamoriello will let the Kraken take Josh Bailey, if the Islanders have

Islanders season in review: the Game 7 loss, a farewell to Nassau Coliseum, UBS Arena on the horizon, offseason roster moves, and more

Jun 29th, 2021 43m 34s

Arthur and AJ discuss the end of the Islanders 2020-21 season including how hard everyone in and around the organization is taking being eliminated from the playoffs, the incredible Game 6 send-off for Nassau Coliseum, what the future holds at

Islanders fall to Lightning: Game 7 postgame reaction

Jun 25th, 2021 16m 38s

Arthur gives his instant analysis following the Islanders’ 1-0 Game 7 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and breaks down everything that went down on Friday night in Florida.You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a mon

Isles head home for must-win Game 6, Ryan Pulock’s Game 4 game-saver, Nassau Coliseum’s swan song on the horizon, and more

Jun 22nd, 2021 37m 49s

First, Arthur and AJ break down a rough night in Tampa Bay for the Islanders on Monday night, dropping Game 5 to the Lightning 8-0, and going down 3-2 in the best of seven series, and discuss how quickly the team can recover after the loss, whe

Islanders strike down Lightning in Game 1, Isles playoff MVPs, “Are the Islanders boring?”, and more

Jun 15th, 2021 39m 23s

First, Arthur and AJ recap the Isles’ dominant 2-1 Game 1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and discuss how their structure kept the Lightning quiet, how Victor Hedman’s injury woes are effecting his play, and more

Islanders lead Bruins 3-2, Bruce Cassidy goes off on refs and “Saints”, advance scouting Lighting, Hurricanes, and more

Jun 8th, 2021 36m 51s

Arthur and AJ recap the Isles’ big Game 5 win in Boston on Monday night, including Bruce Cassidy going off on the refs and the “New York Saints” during his postgame press conference and Semyon Varlamov’s excellent play in net, vastly outplaying

Islanders push Bruins to the brink: Game 5 postgame reaction

Jun 8th, 2021 16m 6s

Arthur gives his instant analysis following the Isles’ huge 5-4 Game 5 win over the Boston Bruins, setting the stage for an elimination Game 6 at the Coliseum on Wednesday night.You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.9

Islanders tie series against Bruins, Barry Trotz lineup options, the Maple Leafs collapse, and more

Jun 1st, 2021 41m 4s

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the Isles’ gritty, come-from-behind 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins in Game 2, evening their second round series at one game apiece, Casey Cizikas coming through as the unlikely OT hero, the whereabouts of the like