In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) takes a look back of a busy and befuddling week of Islanders hockey with Christian Arnold, managing editor of Islanders Insight. We discuss the sheer relief of getting a win before the All Star Break, Barzal's benching and the very tight Eastern Conference. Later, Joe and Christian share their thoughts on what Lou Lamoriello will or won't do at the deadline and offer their biggest surprises and disappointments of the first half of the season.

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