Quick Fix: A Seminal Moment

About this episode

Joe Buono and Chris Botta discuss the upcoming NHL Draft and its significance for the New York Islanders.

It's a Quick Fix featuring Joe Buono (@IslesFix) and former VP of Communications for the Islanders, Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL). Chris and Joe are back to set the stage for what is set to be a seminal moment in the history of the New York Islanders . The consensus is that the Isles will select defenseman Matthew Schaefer , the consensus pick, with the top pick. That should and will be enough to make it a night of celebration for the franchise, but the weeks-long buzz about what else the Islanders may do to trade back into the 1st round or make a roster-shaking move looms as well. There will be nothing to be disappointed about if the Islanders “only” take Schaefer and then enjoy the Draft Party at UBS Arena, but the fans have been primed for something else. Whether that happens tomorrow or in the days that follow will quickly fill the void of no longer having the anticipation of pick No.1. Plus, we talk about the evaluation phase of Mathieu Darche’s first few weeks on the job and the tricky contract negotiation he faces with Noah Dobson that may lead to a homegrown defenseman being on the move. Also, lessons from past drafts, and Chris shares memories of the days that led up to…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Buono

Guest: Chris Botta

Topics covered

• NHL Draft
• New York Islanders
• player evaluation
• contract negotiations
• hockey history

Keywords

• NHL Draft
• Matthew Schaefer
• New York Islanders
• contract negotiations
• hockey history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Islanders, Isles Fix

Places: UBS Arena

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