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Greg and Sean break down the firing of Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli and who should replace him, hand out some midseason awards, discuss seat etiquette at hockey games, figure out why there have been so many trades, discuss how to fix the Oscars and welcome your picks for the best NHL All-STar Game events. Plus, Nick Hirshon, author of “We Want Fish Sticks. The Bizarre and Infamous Rebranding of the New York Islanders” joins us to talk about that infamous disaster. Sponsored by Leesa and Seat Geek!
Shawn and Will talk with author Nick Hirshon about his recent book release “We Want Fish Sticks” and the recent success of the New York Islanders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike and Dan return from their holiday break to talk about the Islanders' very happy new year, including big wins against the Stars, Sabres and, of course, John Tavares and the Maple Leafs. They also cover how the team is executing Barry Trotz’s game plan, how All Star Mathew Barzal is finding his Calder Trophy form again and how some members of the Toronto media still have no clue what they’re talking about when it comes to the Islanders. Finally, they discuss the ongoing mess in Edmonton, an entertaining meltdown in Dallas, a by-the-numbers Winter Classic and the highly entertaining new book, “We Want Fish Sticks,” about the Islanders’ failed rebranding in the mid-1990’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike and Dan return from their holiday break to talk about the Islanders' very happy new year, including big wins against the Stars, Sabres and, of course, John Tavares and the Maple Leafs. They also cover how the team is executing Barry Trotz’s game plan, how All Star Mathew Barzal is finding his Calder Trophy form again and how some members of the Toronto media still have no clue what they’re talking about when it comes to the Islanders. Finally, they discuss the ongoing mess in Edmonton, an entertaining meltdown in Dallas, a by-the-numbers Winter Classic and the highly entertaining new book, “We Want Fish Sticks,” about the Islanders’ failed rebranding in the mid-1990’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike is joined in studio by Nick Hirshon, author of "We Want Fish Sticks", about the rebranding of the Islanders in the mid 90s. Mike also talks about the Isles strong start to the road trip in Colorado and Arizona and the loss in Vegas.
Mike is joined in studio by Nick Hirshon, author of "We Want Fish Sticks", about the rebranding of the Islanders in the mid 90s. Mike also talks about the Isles strong start to the road trip in Colorado and Arizona and the loss in Vegas.
This week Jaun Castano of the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company joins us in-studio and we take a call from author Nick Hirshon to talk about his new book We Want Fish Sticks!: The Failed Rebranding of the New York Islanders. More info at itsinqueens.com.