Talkin' Isles: Michael Grabner

Michael Grabner talks about growing up in Austria, his need for speed and his favorite Isles memories

By Greg Picker, Cory Wright and Rachel Luscher @NYIslanders / NewYorkIslanders.com

July 20, 2022

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Michael Grabner joins episode 28 of the podcast. The Austrian winger talks to Greg and Cory about:
2:10 - His hockey origins in Austria and growing up with Michael Raffl.
8:25 - Playing junior hockey in Spokane, WA.
10:20 - His speed.
15:20 - His path to the Islanders.
18:00 - Scoring 34 goals in his rookie season.
21:35 - The 2013 playoffs.
25:30 - Playing for Team Austria in the Olympics.
28:00 - His tattoos.
34:45 - Participating in the fastest skater competition at the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend.