Episode 79: Islanders Training Camp and Preseason Impressions

The New York Islanders training camp rolls on, and preseason games are underway (00:00). The Islanders beat the New York Rangers 4-0 in their first preseason contest (2:30). Erik Gustafsson played well in his first appearance in the orange and blue, and the fourth line found the score sheet early and often (4:11). Gustafsson wasn't the only defenseman who impressed, as the young Robin Salo opened a lot of eyes in his North American preseason debut and could make a case for a roster spot (6:20). Ross Johnston continues to have a strong preseason and is a capable everyday fourth-liner (20:00). The tandem of Ilya Sorokin and Jakub Skarek impressed against the Islanders cross-town rival, shutting the Rangers out in impressive fashion (24:15). The forward lines are becoming a little clearer, as Barry Trotz stated Kyle Palmieri gets the first crack at first-line duties with Mathew Barzal, so how does that impact the rest of the forward group (34:14)? Greg Wyshynski of ESPN ranks the Islanders goaltending tandem of Semyon Varlamov and Sorokin as the number one tandem in the NHL (49:54). The Islanders loan Bode Wilde to Vasterviks IK (Sweden) for the 2021-22 season (52:44). PLUS, the full NHL calendar with important dates has been released extending through next summer (54:14). Jack Eichel thoughts (55:14). Evander Kane fiasco (1:04:14), and plenty more in episode 79. If you want 20% off + free shipping with Manscaped, go to Manscaped.com and use promo code NHP20 at checkout. #ad #manscapedpod. If you want to participate using the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW, use promo code THPN to receive ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY dollars in FREE bets when you place a one-dollar bet on any football game! Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network. Read James' work at thefourthperiod.com & Jon's work at thehockeywriters.com. Follow us on Twitter: @nassaumenhockey @jamesnicholsNYI @jonzella