Sean and Stefen welcome JT Brown of Root Sports to the show to chat about his time in the NHL, in the broadcast booth, and give a preview of what’s to come versus the Kraken!
2:00 – Sean and Stefen break down the Islanders’ recent performance against the Minnesota Wild. They gave up a goal 19 seconds in and a costly turnover led to a Pierre Engvall healthy scratch for the following game.
4:20 – Engvall was scratched when the Isles traveled to Boston to face the Bruins. Engvall has been an integral part of the Islanders best line of himself, Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri. WIthout him, Lane Lambert promoted Anders Lee to that second line. That line struggled all night, being on ice for two goals against. Sean and Stefen questioned the decision making of Lane Lambert, considering the stark playing style differences between Engvall and Lee.
7:30 – Sean and Stefen discuss the recent struggles of the team and how the fans have reacted. Against a mediocre Washington Capitals, the Islanders just could not find the back of the net. They head out to the west coast for a four game trip, a trip that could potentially decide the fate of Lane Lambert and co.
“[The trip] is so critical. Team bonding, especially when you’re struggling, to get away from the distractions, focus on each other, looking in the mirror, holding people accountable, whatever it is… I think it could be a good thing for this team.”
-Stefen Rosner on the opportunity for change on the upcoming road trip
12:00 – Sean and Stefen discuss a potential benefit of this western road trip. The team could have the chance to bounce back from their home struggles and get the chance to bond on the road.
14:00 – Sean and Stefen welcome JT Brown to the show. To start off, they ask him about his background and what it’s like to come into the league as an undrafted player.
17:10 – Sean and Stefen ask JT what it’s like to transition from the ice to the booth, just like former Islander Thomas Hickey has done flawlessly.
18:40 – Sean asks JT what it was like to be a part of the first all-Black TV booth last year. JT talks about the importance of representation in sport and how the game of hockey will continue to keep growing.
20:30 – JT talks about the start to the Kraken’s season.
23:00 – Sean asks JT about the increased usage of neck protection during this NHL season.
25:20 – JT talks about the city of Seattle as a sports town and a growing hockey town.
29:10 – Sean asks JT who the Islanders should be looking out for when they face the Kraken Thursday night. JT talks about Jaden Schwartz and Vince Dunn having been on a tear to start, and Oliver Bjorkstrand, who has looked fantastic to start the year.
32:00: What’s On Tap! Sean and Stefen discuss who the Islanders face this week.
48:00: Hero of the Week!
Sean’s pick: NHL Schedule Makers
Stefen’s pick: Veteran’s Day
49:00: Questions Brewin!
Catch Hockey Night in New York with hosts Sean Cuthbert and Stefen Rosner live from Floored Media in Rockville Centre Sunday nights at 8PM ET throughout the season.