ENERGY: New York Islanders Face Tough CHOICE—Who Sits When Jean-Gabriel Pageau RETURNS?

The New York Islanders prepare for a crucial roster shakeup as injured stars JG Pageau and Jonathan Drouin near return. Which regulars will be forced out of the lineup, and could Mark Gatcomb’s recent energy on the fourth line secure his spot over veterans? Explore the strategic choices facing coach Patrick Roy as the team balances chemistry, physicality, and the urgent need for offensive firepower.Gil Martin covers Simon Holmstrom’s worrying scoring drought, Cal Ritchie’s rise, and the complicated futures of Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsyplakov. Plus, Ilya Sorokin’s stellar week earns NHL First Star honors, and a preview of the pivotal matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights spotlights key threats like Jack Eichel. Who will step up, and can the Islanders solve their lineup puzzle to ignite a playoff push?All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.