Hockey Press Pass Podcast
1) The Season One Finale with John Buccigross of the NHL on ESPN
For the Season One finale of Hockey Press Pass, we were proud to be joined by John Buccigross for this discussion on the NHL's return to ESPN, his approach to play-by-play, the work of colleagues John...Show More
2) Ex-NHL Referee Tim Peel on Accountability, the Dangers of the Job, State of Officiating, What to Expect in the Playoffs, and Potential for Historic Hires Next Season
Should referees be made available to answer questions from reporters after controversial calls? How have the refs enforced the new standard for crosschecking? What should fans expect from the refs in ...Show More
3) Your Questions, Part 2: On Garth Snow, Women's Hockey, the Gluckstern-Milstein Era and Budget Cuts, Favorite Players, and More
This episode is the finale of a two-parter in which Chris answers some of the questions you've sent during the season about his time in the media and as a PR executive with the Islanders and in the Na...Show More
4) Your Questions, Part I: On the Coliseum, 2002 Maple Leafs Series, Spano, Chris King, Milbury, Favorite Teams, and a Missing Chest Protector
This episode is the first of a two-parter in which Chris answers some of the questions you've sent during the season about his time as the Islanders' VP of Communications. Host: Chris BottaExecutive ...Show More
5) Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: From PR to the NHL Beat; Chris Shares a Personal Story About Al Arbour
Kevin Kurz, who took over the Islanders' beat for The Athletic in the middle of this season, made the atypical jump a decade ago from the PR staff of the Flyers to covering the NHL. Kurz is a skilled,...Show More
6) Islanders Forecheck 16: Brian Compton on Lamoriello's Next Moves, Plus Your Questions About Trotz's Future, Fisherman Jersey and More
On the day the NYI announce long-term injuries for Cal Clutterbuck and Scott Mayfield, Brian Compton of NHL Dot Com joins the show to help us interpret Lou Lamoriello's direct comments about the need ...Show More
7) Islanders Forecheck 15: NY Acquire No Assets, Bring Back Clutterbuck and Parise, Look to Offseason
As the Closing Bell rang on the NHL Trade Deadline on Monday, Chris and Lou discussed the Islanders' lack of deals, the contract extensions for bottom-six veterans Cal Clutterbuck and Zach Parise, and...Show More
8) Islanders Forecheck 14: Martin Biron Guest Stars on A Very Special Pre-NHL Trade Deadline Show
With the NHL Trade Deadline near, Chris Botta and guest producer/co-host Lou Pellegrino got together Saturday morning to try and deliver the kind of pre-deadline show you’d expect from Hockey Press Pa...Show More
Islanders Forecheck 14: Martin Biron Guest Stars on A Very Special Pre-NHL Trade Deadline Show
1:06:13 | Mar 19th, 2022
9) Brendan Burke of the NHL on TNT & the New York Islanders on MSG Networks
Thanks to the generosity and class of Brendan Burke, this episode has it all: an inside look at his preparation for his next game; the crucial and challenging years in the minors while wondering if he...Show More
Brendan Burke of the NHL on TNT & the New York Islanders on MSG Networks
1:07:26 | Mar 15th, 2022
10) Islanders Forecheck 13: Michael Grabner Takes Us Inside the NHL Trade Deadline, Tense Breakup Day Meetings, and His Calder Trophy-Nominated Rookie Season
After Pat and Chris ponder the impact of the Islanders’ recent impressive wins over Columbus and St. Louis, Michael Grabner joins the show to add his perspective from a very unique NHL playing career....Show More