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Podcast: Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders
Episode: DEFENSE CRISIS: Islanders Playoff DREAMS RELY on Filling Alexander Romanov’s Physical PRESENCE
Description: The New York Islanders scramble to save their season with playoff hopes hanging by a thread. Can Alexander Romanov’s playoff return and a boost in physicality make the difference, or will defensive struggles doom their postseason chances?
Host Gil Martin fields passionate fan questions about the Islanders’ blue line weaknesses, missing edge without Romanov, and Patrick Roy’s trust in aging veterans over young prospects like Isaiah George. Key topics include Tony DeAngelo’s absence, crucial games in hand against rivals like the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Washington Capitals, and how schedule quirks from the Olympic...