Isles Fix Podcast Network

In the latest episode of “The Red Line,” co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports) reflect on a season of ups and downs and talk about potential next steps for the franchise. After recapping what went wrong in the closer-than-it-appeared series against Carolina, the boys talk about the cost of the Isles’ goaltending moving forward, Noah Dobson’s next contract, and how th...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line,” co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports) the boys feel vindicated and revel in the fact that, although there were moments of doubt, they were ultimately proven right about the playoff fate of the New York Islanders . In this episode, the boys celebrate by talking about the job Patrick Roy did to turn around this season. They talk...

Good morning, Islanders Country. In the latest episode of “The Red Line,” co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports) can’t believe they’re talking about an Islanders team that controls their own playoff destiny with four games left to play after a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers , their fifth straight win. In this episode, the boys talk about the strong play at 5-on-5,...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line,” co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports) are lowering the white flag, at least for now, after three wins in their last four games have the Islanders one point out of a playoff spot heading into tonight’s game in Columbus. In this episode, they discuss Simon Holmstrom’s strong performance vs. Chicago, whether Roy should ride Varla...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line,” co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports) are ready to waive the white flag and accept that they were wrong about the Islanders' playoff chances. This comes after the team was shut out 4-0 by the New Jersey Devils on Sunday at UBS Arena, their seventh loss in their last eight games (1-6-1) following their winning streak, which dup...

Good Morning, Islanders Country. In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys are pleased to be talking about a team in playoff position. After their six-game losing streak ended in LA with Tuch in attendance, the Isles aim to rebound Thursday night in Buffalo. Plus, Phil talks about Mathew Barzal’s bad penalties, the n...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys talk about the new team identity established by Patrick Roy , eliminating mistakes, Bo Horvat’s accountability, and Kyle Palmieri’s hot streak. The Islanders’ four-game winning streak ties their longest of the season and has them within striking distance of Philadelphia, Detr...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys are joined by Islanders beat reporter Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News to talk trade possibilities, the curious year for Ilya Sorokin, the latest line combinations and a whole lot more. After two impressive road wins in Dallas and Detroit, the Islanders return home with some...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys ponder whether GM Lou Lamoriello should or would consider selling. The team has had missteps and has been unable to get the needed points boost with Patrick Roy behind the bench. Nevertheless, Phil and Chris persist and try to find a silver lining or two amongst the gloomy cl...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys spent Valentine’s Day with each other to talk about one of the great loves in their life, the New York Islanders . Just as it seemed as if the team had some momentum, they fell flat against Calgary and Seattle. Do they still have a run in them? In this episode: - What went wr...

Good Morning, Islanders Country. In the latest episode of “The Red Line” co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports) got together as Phil returned from Cancun just to record a podcast with Tuch. The boys discuss the defense being healthy for the first time and the team’s optimum lineup moving forward. Patrick Roy is willing to give Wahlstrom a legit chance to become an eve...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys are joined by “IsleStotle” (@rant_or_reason), an “Isles Twitter” personality that is an eternal optimist and has debated Dave and Phil on many occasions. They talk with their remaining anonymous guest about the hiring of Patrick Roy , the impact he can make on the franchise,...

In January, one paid subscriber will be selected as the winner of an Islanders-inspired Tee Shirt designed by AtheleteLogos of their choice. Good Morning, Islanders Country. In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys discuss how things have escalated from concern to the arrival of DEFCOM 1. Are the Islanders approachi...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys hop on to discuss the impact Casey Cizikas's injury and Lane Lambert putting the lines in a blender, including separating Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat . In this episode: * Were the Isles due for a slump? * Sorokin needs to steal one * Backup goalie depth * Why no call-up? * Ph...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys discuss how the Islanders have managed to collect points despite all of its flaws and injuries on the blue line. Does the coaching staff deserve credit, or has their success been only a product of the team’s higher-end players stepping up their game? In this episode: - Does t...

Good Morning, Islanders Country. In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys gather their thoughts after the Isles were kicked in the mouth by the Pittsburgh Penguins . The team needs to respond Friday night vs. the Washington Capitals , but will they and will the defense hold up for the 15 remaining games before the A...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys welcome Andy Francess (@AndyFrancess), picks, predictions, and parlays expert for OddsShopper Sports Betting to the show to share laughs and deep Isles thoughts. In this episode: * Prop bet Islanders strategy * Dissecting the Islanders’ playing style * Why the power play is c...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys avoid the podcast jinx and deliver an extra-sized podcast of positivity after the Isles 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night, their fourth straight victory. In this episode: * Isles-Ducks recap * Fasching on the fourth line * Too many defensemen? * What if Zach P...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys search hard for silver linings and discuss the coaching change that isn’t happening after an unacceptable 5-4 OT loss to the San Jose Sharks . In this episode: * Silver linings * Scoring isn’t the problem * Special teams have been outstanding * Gauthier needs more ice time *...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys attempt to pick up the pieces and make sense of it all after the Islanders’ latest third-period collapse against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. In this episode: * Lane Looks lost * The team isn’t old and slow * The Mike Reilly acquisition is a good one * Deficiencies...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys got behind the mic immediately following the Islanders 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers . In this episode: * The Isles don’t play much from behind * Lane’s still here and riding a four-game point streak * Takeaways from the win vs. PHI * The tight Metro Division standings...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” (the number 1 hockey podcast in Ireland 🇮🇪) with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys are back trying to determine which Defcon level things are at with the Islanders after dropping their fifth straight to Edmonton. In the latest episode: * Reasons to be worried * Reasons not to be worried * Is it time to move on fro...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys are back after a disappointing week that has fans frustrated, losing patience and asking questions. In the latest episode: * Blown leads * Struggles in OT * Holmstrom making strides * Martin's diminishing role * Dobson’s hot start * Is Lane Lambert the right man for the job?...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys are joined by a special guest New York Islanders beat writer Stefen Rosner (@Stefen Rosner) of The Hockey News , who joins them live from the LIRR (he wasn’t in the quiet car) to talk about the team through eight games as the calendar turns to November. In the latest episode:...

In the latest episode of “The Red Line” with co-hosts Phil Farber (@PhilzFacts) and David Tuchman (@TuckOnSports), the boys talk about the Isles slump that hopefully doesn’t turn into a skid as they welcome the Ottawa Senators to UBS Arena later tonight. Plus, they talk about Simon Holmstrom showing off his shot, Ilya Sorokin’s great saves but not great results, concerns over Oliver Wahlstrom’s sk...