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Rosner’s Rink Wrap: Islanders End January On Six-Game Winning Streak

The New York Islanders extended their winning streak to six games on Thursday night with a 3-0 shutout win over the Philadelphia Flyers. What led to Ilya Sorokin’s elite night? Is Simon Holmstrom a future 30-goal scorer? Did anyone deserve a goal more than Marcus Gatcomb? Could the new defensemen have been a more perfect fit?Stefen Rosner and David Kolb discuss all those questions and more in the latest Rosner’s Rink Wrap. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theelmonters.com/subscribe

Rosner’s Rink Wrap: Islanders Win Fourth Straight, Tony DeAngelo’s Debut

After clearing waivers at 2 PM ET on Saturday, Tony DeAngelo made his New York Islanders debut against the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite losing defenseman Ryan Pulock to an injury in the opening shift and goaltender Marcus Hogberg just before overtime, the Islanders came from behind to defeat Carolina 3-2 in overtime, courtesy of Brock Nelson, for their fourth straight win.Stefen Rosner joins David Kolb live from the UBS Arena press box to break it all down. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theelmonters.com/subscribe

Instant Reaction To Islanders Signing Tony DeAngelo

Who had the New York Islanders signing Tony DeAngelo on their Bingo card?Not us, but with Noah Dobson out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the Islanders clearly believed bringing in DeAngelo, despite his baggage, gives them the best chance to win hockey games in No. 8’s absence. Here’s our initial reactions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theelmonters.com/subscribe

Rosner’s Rink Wrap: Latest On Noah Dobson, Marc Gatcomb’s Play & More

Hey! I just got home from Tuesday’s practice, and we have some things to discuss. On the latest edition of Rosner’s Rink Wrap, I share the latest on the injured Noah Dobson, how the Islanders plan to line up their defense in his absence, the Marc Gatcomb effect, and answer some of your questions! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theelmonters.com/subscribe

Rosner’s Rink Wrap: Islanders Take Care Of Business Against Sharks On Brent Sutter Night

The New York Islanders needed a win after dropping the first two games of their seven-game homestand. With the league’s second-worst team in the building, the rebuilding San Jose Sharks, they did just that, winning 4-1. From the press box, Stefen Rosner joined David Kolb to discuss the following:* Brent Sutter’s Islanders Hall of Fame Induction* What allowed Islanders to have success* Marcus Hogberg’s game* Why it’s important that Casey Cizikas led the charge* A look-ahead to Monday’s game against Columbus This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theelmonters.com/subscribe

Rosner’s Rink Wrap: Islanders Are Going Nowhere Fast

The New York Islanders had an opportunity to bounce back following a disappointing 2-0 shutout loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday when they hosted the Philadelphia Flyers. Instead, it was yet another game where the Islanders weren’t the hungrier team, falling 5-3. Stefen Rosner and David Kolb discuss what went wrong and what another deflating loss means for a team rapidly falling out of the playoff conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theelmonters.com/subscribe

Rosner’s Rink Wrap: Islanders Lay A Goose Egg Against Ottawa

The New York Islanders had an opportunity to push thier win streak to four games in their return to UBS Arena. Instead, they left with no points and a goose egg in the goals department in a 2-0 loss. Stefen Rosner and David Kolb discuss what went wrong. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theelmonters.com/subscribe

Rosner’s Rink Wrap: Islanders Sweep The Road Trip

Trailing 1-0 in the third, the New York Islanders found the equalizer in the final frame before Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 to play for the 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club.Stefen Rosner and David Kolb discuss what led to a strong start, what we’re seeing from Mathew Barzal, Marcus Hogberg's play, and much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theelmonters.com/subscribe

Rosner’s Rink Wrap: Islanders Make Statement To Fans, Lamoriello After Dominance In Vegas

New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello spoke in Vegas on Thursday morning. Despite their inconsistent first half, he shared that he believes in his team and the coaching staff. Patrick Roy and his Islanders’ players backed up Lamoriello with their best performance of the season later that night, taking down the best team in the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights, 4-0 to extend their winning streak to two games. Following the win, I hopped on the mic with David Kolb to talk about:* What led to their strong start* Anders Lee staying red hot* Brock Nelson snapping a 17-game goal drought* The important play of Alexander Romanov* What allowed for a strong 60-minute effort?* Lou Lamoriello’s words from his morning skate presser* What kind of statement the Islanders made* The importance of thier Saturday night game vs. Utah before heading home This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theelmonters.com/subscribe

Rosner’s Rink Wrap After Embarrassing Loss To Buffalo; What Comes Next?

The New York Islanders had a chance to enter the holiday break feeling good about their game. But they blew that chance with an embarrassing 7-1 loss against the Buffalo Sabres.Our beat reporter Stefen Rosner hopped on the mic with David Kolb following the win to discuss:* What on earth happened?* Roy’s decision to leave Sorokin in* What Lou should do between now and the trade deadline* How many assets the Islanders have on the trade market* Looking ahead to Pittsburgh This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theelmonters.com/subscribe