Author Archives: Chris Botta
In this first of two segments, Pete McCarthy and Chris Botta discuss the disappointing start to the Islanders’ season.
Plenty of insight and detail from Pat Brisson of CAA on the John Tavares negotiations in this one-on-one interview with Chris, presented by SNY. We hope you enjoy it.
In an interview recorded last week with Chris, HNIC’s Kevin Weekes reviews the play of Montoya and Nabokov, explains what should be expected of DiPietro and lends advice to the Islanders’ goaltending prospects based on his time sharing the net with Brodeur and Lundqvist.
READ: Chris at The New York Times solves the mystery of the Islanders’ 1993 Patrick Division playoff title banner.
WATCH: His one-on-one interview with TSN’s Ray Ferraro on the spring of ’93 and the current edition of the Islanders.
If you missed it, Part 1 is below. Chris also recorded three interviews today that will be posted over the next few days.
SNY contributor Chris Botta will host a twice-monthly series of interviews and interactive segments. In the first of a two-part “SNY I.I.” Chris responds to tweets and questions on Facebook from Islanders fans.
Click here for his New York Times post on the final rosters of the Islanders, Rangers and Devils.
Click here for his debate with Jeff Z. Klein over the Islanders’ chances of making this playoffs this season.





