The New York Islanders sit just four points back of a playoff spot two days ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Though it's only March, the Islanders' season has bounced up and down culminating in the dismissal of Lane Lambert and hiring of Patrick Roy. While the Islanders will likely make the postseason for the second straight season, their path once reaching the playoffs is challenging. 00:52 What didn't work under Lane Lambert? 2:15 Best case scenario coming into the season for the New York Islanders? 4:21 The Julien Gauthier experience 5:56 Are the Islanders more consistent under Patrick Roy? 7:48 Why is the Islanders power play so good this season? 9:35 Brock Nelson broke out after turning 30...why? 11:28 What happened to the Pierre Engvall, Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri line? 13:00 Was there a case for the Islanders to sell at the deadline? 15:45 Ownership, Lou Lamoriello or both? 18:23 Load up once every few years or just get in? 20:58 What range of outcome is the Islanders season so far? 23:08 Can the Islanders find their form? 25:48 The Lou Lamoriello cone of silence 28:05 What aisle are the Islanders deadline shopping in? 29:10 The Mat Barzal and Bo Horvat connection 31:21 The mystery box proposition 33:57 The Islanders player evaluation 36:29 Noah Dobson makes the jump 40:48 Islanders trade deadline ideas 41:52 A Frank Vatrano sidebar 45:04 the Kyle Dubas Renaissance painting 47:16 How many cracks does a core get? 50:04 Best team in the eastern conference? 52:01 Best and worst playoff matchup for the Islanders? 55:26 Dealer's choice, what Ryan wants to talk about Liberty Blue Conversation: Did Patrick Roy save the Islanders season? Featuring @ RattMartn, be sure to check out Skates at the Stakes wherever you get your podcasts Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3AgDKKg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ex5ZGW Google Play: https://bit.ly/3Ebnyv1