Summary
The New York Islanders playoff hopes hit a glass ceiling as the Dallas Stars ruthlessly expose their biggest weakness: a lack of speed and mobility on the blue line. Can Mathieu Darche find a solution as Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock, Logan Stanley, and Scott Mayfield struggle to keep up with faster teams? The show breaks down how the Dallas stretch passes and relentless forecheck exploited glaring defensive flaws, raising questions about potential midseason trades and call-up options amidst mounting injuries.Gil Martin examines the Islanders recent roster maneuvering, including IR placements for Matias Maccelli and Cal Ritchie and clever paper moves to maximize LTIR relief. The discussion previews a critical showdown against the Nashville Predators, highlights Nashvilles red-hot power play led by Roman Josi, Steven Stamkos, and Ryan OReilly, and celebrates Jude Drouin for his vintage hat trick and impact during the Islanders 1975 playoff run. Will the Islanders adapt before their post-season chances slip away?All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And thats why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.Navy Federal Credit UnionIf you've served in any branch of the military, are serving now or are part of a military family, you could become a member of Navy Federal, too. To find out more and see if you're eligible, visit https://navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA.BauerBring your game to life with the BAUER PULSE 2 stick, available at your local Bauer retailer or online at https://bauer.com. Use promo code LOCKEDON26 to get free standard shipping on your order. One code use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discount codes.IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year with free shipping always.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade whats next.FanDuelMake this your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Download the app or visit http://FanDuel.com to get started.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.