Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss what the New York Islanders need to do to make sure they keep John Tavares, playing through early season shooting percentage fluctuations, and what he looks for when tuning in to a game.

Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:

0:50 Deep dive on the New York Islanders struggles
10:35 Why do teams keep passing on P.A. Parenteau types?
14:27 Is the East better than the West right now?
17:10 Buying into teams exceeding preseason expectations
22:01 Young players having no leverage
27:45 Playing through a hot or cold streak
31:40 What to watch for when watching a game

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