BREAKING: Islanders Playoff Dreams Continue | Can BARZAL and SOROKIN Save the Season?

Can the New York Islanders compete for a playoff spot in 2025-2026? Gil Martin breaks down the keys to success for the upcoming NHL season. From offensive firepower to defensive stability, every aspect of the Islanders' game plan is under scrutiny. Mathew Barzal's health, Jonathan Drouin's impact, and Ilya Sorokin's workload take center stage. Martin analyzes the potential of young guns like Simon Holmstrom and the crucial role of veterans Anders Lee and Kyle Palmieri. The long-term outlook for the Islanders' prospect pool and their path to becoming perennial contenders are also dissected. Discover why Martin believes the Isles could be legitimate Cup contenders in 4-5 years and learn about Dale Henry, the birthday boy with a memorable performance against the Calgary Flames. Tune in for expert insights on the Islanders' strategy to climb the NHL ranks and challenge the league's elite teams. Mathew Barzal's health, Jonathan Drouin's impact, and Ilya Sorokin's workload take center stage. Martin analyzes the potential of young guns like Simon Holmstrom and the crucial role of veterans Anders Lee and Kyle Palmieri. The long-term outlook for the Islanders' prospect pool and their path to becoming perennial contenders are also dissected. Discover why Martin believes the Isles could be legitimate Cup contenders in 4-5 years and learn about Dale Henry, the birthday boy with a memorable performance against the Calgary Flames. Tune in for expert insights on the Islanders' strategy to climb the NHL ranks and challenge the league's elite teams. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.