The New York Islanders land four spots on the Locked On NHL Top 100 Players list—does this signal a franchise on the rise? Gil Martin analyzes the surprising placements of Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal, Ilya Sorokin, and defenseman Matthew Schaefer, questioning whether Sorokin deserved a higher rank and if Barzal’s flashy play outshines Horvat’s all-around impact. The show breaks down former Islanders Brock Nelson and Devon Taves’ rankings while sparking debate over John Tavares’ spot relative to Horvat.

Key topics include the Islanders’ depth among top-6 forwards, the evolving roles of Palmieri and Holmstrom, and why Schaefer’s trajectory points upward. Plus, get reactions to wild new UBS Arena food offerings—from Nerds Gummy Cluster Brie Grilled Cheese to pulled pork PB&J tostadas—and celebrate the Islanders birthday of Craig Janney. Can the Islanders’ representation grow next season, and who will step up to join the NHL’s elite?

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast.

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