Newsday's Islanders beat writer interrupted summer doldrums to answer some Twitter questions.
When the dog days of summer hit and the primary news is political convention grandstanding and general societal tension, a hockey fan begs for some diversion, some team news, some anything.
But there isn't any. Nonetheless, can't blame a gal for asking.
Arthur Staple, Newsday's Islanders beatwriter (and still the only major outlet to cover the team home and road, all year long), struck up one of his periodic Q&A with fans.
OK, #Isles fans. We need a little diversion in these dreary days without hockey.