Pags' Perspective

Reacting to the Islanders trading for former Stanley Cup Champion and Blues center Brayden Schenn at today’s trade deadline, giving up Jonathan Drouin, goalie prospect Marcus Gidlof, and a first and third round pick.

Previewing the NHL Trade Deadline today, and what big move could be in store for the Islanders, as they currently sit at 3rd in the Metro but also are coming off a two game skid to begin a West Coast road trip.

About 48 hours have passed since Team USA Men's Hockey won the gold in Milan, and I discuss the politicization of their victory as they step foot on the mainland again, as well as why this doesn't make any sense. Plus an UPDATE on LI Pizza Strong's  Pizza Against Drunk Driving campaign with 300+ pizzerias participating tomorrow! $5 of every pie sold tomorrow - regular, sicilian, grandma, literally...

Two weeks from today on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, over 200 pizzerias will unite to raise funds benfitting the family of fallen Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa, who was killed on the morning of January 31st, 2026 by an alleged drunk driver. LI Pizza Strong, an initiative created to mobilize pizzerias across Long Island when tragedy strikes, is behind this effort once more follo...

The latest updates from the 10pm hour on February 11th on the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy. How close are we to finding the people responsible for such a heinous act? Updates courtesy of CNN, NBC News, and FOX News

Thoughts in the aftermath of David Stearns' media availability on Tuesday, February 10th - in regards to the announcement of Francisco Lindor's hand injury and Juan Soto switching positions from right field to left field.

A reflection on the news of Catherine O’Hara’s passing last Friday at the age of 71.

From 1/22/26 - My thoughts on the Mets getting their guy to lead their starting rotation, Freddy Peralta, from the Milwaukee Brewers as well as right-handed reliever Tobias Myers for two of their top five prospects - IF/OF Jett Williams and SP Brandon Sproat. Also thoughts on the Mets trading for White Sox OF Luis Robert and giving up IF Luisangel Acuna. And some things to discuss on the Islanders...

Recapping Indiana's historic 2025 National Championship Win on Monday night, and what is in store for Fernando Mendoza's future as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. Raider Ramble Article Cited: https://raiderramble.com/2026/01/22/the-raiders-need-a-qb-first-head-coach-to-unlock-fernando-mendozas-potential/ Intro: ABBA - Fernando 2025 National Championship Cuts courtesy of ESPN

Reacting to last night's news on Kyle Tucker signing with the 2x defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, and an instant reaction to the Mets signing Bo Bichette to a 3 year deal today.

Recapping each of the NFL Wild Card Playoff games this weekend, giving my takes on those outcomes, as well as some firings to talk about in light of certain teams' playoff losses over the weekend. Plus an update on the MLB Offseason as even on a random Tuesday in January, the stove is indeed still hot.

Something that I won’t understand in 2026? Why people like new NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani are sympathizing with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after being captured by the US. Then again this isn’t all that surprising. As always, all opinions expressed on this podcast are solely my own.

A State of The Program, if you will, for the Penn State Nittany Lions football program entering 2026 and coming off a very disappointing season that at least ended on a good note. A victory over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl last week makes that fairly easy to say.  But now there are a lot more questions than answers entering the 2026 offseason, especially with a new coach in Iowa State's Matt Cam...

The last Pags’ Perspective of 2025 with OneLegUpAlex Garrett! We both look ahead to 2026 and go in depth of what each New York team’s resolutions should be for the new year, even some non-New York teams covered as well!

Reacting to the Mets' all-time home run leader, Pete Alonso, signing a five year, $155m contract with the Baltimore Orioles today. I also delve into why the Mets perhaps chose not to match the contract, why David Stearns needs to be trusted by Mets fans, how this could work out for the Amazin's in the long-term, and where this leaves the Mets moving forward. I will probably be a wanted man in Quee...

My reaction to Edwin Diaz signing with the defending 2x World Series Champion LA Dodgers.

My raw reaction to the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo, the longest tenured Met on the current iteration of the team, to the Texas Rangers tonight.

The Cross Islanders Parkway is back for the 25-26 NHL season, and what a way to come back with a 5-1 road trip so far and the team exceeding expectations that many, including myself, thought were low if not nonexistent.  Then a thrilling game in Dallas last night which saw a thrilling finish and tensions boil over, which leads to Islander fans circling the date of the Stars' return to UBS Arena in...

I touch upon last week's tragic passing of longtime New York Rangers NY Post beat writer Larry Brooks, and the impact he left upon the Blueshirts community as well as the New York hockey community. As a lifelong Islander fan and as someone who has shared the press box with several Isles beatwriters, I felt it was my obligation to touch upon how Brooksie shaped the way the Islanders are covered to...

Zohran Mamdani's victory in the 2024 New York City Mayoral Election was not at all a shocker to anyone who has paid attention to the race, and felt like a formality ever since he beat Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary this summer. So many pundits think that's the end of New York City as we know it but really, I think we'll be fine as a city. This may be the start of rough times depending on h...

Was Game 7 of the 2025 World Series even real? The scriptwriters cooked so much that it seems almost impossible for it to be as perfect as we got it. Going through Game 7 of the 2025 World Series and what it means for baseball's future, and where this game will rank among the great games of baseball's past. For now, what a way to end a season. Congrats to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a job well done...

For the first time since 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays are in the World Series and New York baseball fans like myself are rooting for Don Mattingly’s Blue Jays in this one, hoping that as the Jays bench coach, that he will win the World Series ring that alluded him in the Bronx. I also reflect on the fact that 10 years ago today, I saw the Mets make their only World Series in my lifetime thus far an...