You want to talk Rangers? How about the Devils? Wonder how things are going with the Islanders? Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp and Arthur Staple have you covered! Every Tuesday and Friday, Jonny (New York Rangers), Rupper (New Jersey Devils) and Arthur (New York Islanders) go around the Tri-State area to break down all the news, notes and major talking points surrounding each club. Expect some health debate, favouritism and a call-in line (for the fans)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 53 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to break down the biggest storylines surrounding the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers and New York Islanders as the NHL offseason continues. The guys open the show by discussing Vincent Trocheck's recent comments about choosing the Rangers because of Artemi Panarin, leading to a conversation about whether New York still has the star power to attract elite free agents. They examine Chris Drury's offseason, the perception surrounding the Rangers organization, and what the franchise must do to become a destination again. The conversation then shifts to a debate over the NHL's best center duos after a recent ranking left both the Rangers and Islanders outside the top tiers. The crew explains why Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier deserve to be among the league's elite pairings, compares Mika Zibanejad and J.T. Miller against Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal, and discusses where each Tri-State team stacks up down the middle. Later, the guys answer listener questions, including what the Islanders need from Brayden Schenn and Ondřej Palát to justify last season's trade deadline moves, whether Bo Horvat or Mathew Barzal is more valuable moving forward, and if Dawson Mercer should already be locked into a long-term extension with the Devils. Finally, they discuss the NHL's rising salary cap, how the next wave of superstar contracts could reshape the league, and which teams are best positioned for long-term success before wrapping up the show with their Bet365 Bet of the Day and final thoughts. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Vinny Trocheck & Artemi Panarin's impact 14:54 Rangers expectations heading into next season 16:54 Ranking the NHL's best center duos 26:26 Islanders mailbag: Brayden Schenn, Ondřej Palát & Horvat vs. Barzal 33:38 Should the Devils extend Dawson Mercer? 40:07 NHL salary cap boom & the next generation of superstar contracts 45:17 Shoulder Check Showcase & Bet365 Bet of the Day 47:04 Final thoughts Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Johnny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp are back together for Episode 52 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to assess where the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers and New York Islanders stand following their offseason moves. The guys begin with the Devils and debate whether New Jersey has the strongest roster of the three teams. They break down where Anthony Mantha could fit alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, the improved versatility of the forward group, concerns surrounding the defence and whether Jake Allen, Nico Daws and David Rittich can provide enough stability in goal. The conversation then shifts to the Rangers following an active offseason. Arthur explains why he liked Chris Drury’s moves, while the group discusses the Vincent Trocheck trade, Pavel Dorofeyev, the Rangers’ lack of depth down the middle and the pressure facing J.T. Miller, Alexis Lafrenière, Gabe Perreault and head coach Mike Sullivan. Finally, the guys examine the Islanders’ quiet summer, Anthony Duclair’s future, whether veteran players could block opportunities for younger talent and what Peter DeBoer can get out of the current roster. They also discuss the Islanders’ struggling power play, Matthew Schaefer’s role and whether the team did enough to improve. The show closes with a Tri-State trivia challenge featuring every Rangers, Islanders and Devils player to record a 30-goal season since 2003-04. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro and which Tri-State team is best positioned? 2:20 Ranking the best forwards across the three teams 4:53 Anthony Mantha and the Devils’ top six 11:30 Finding balance throughout New Jersey’s lineup 14:23 Concerns about the Devils’ defence 19:52 Can New Jersey’s goaltending hold up? 24:42 Breaking down the Rangers’ offseason 30:04 Are the Rangers stuck in the middle? 34:30 Which Rangers players must step up? 39:03 Pressure on Mike Sullivan and Gabe Perreault’s role 44:32 Anthony Duclair and the Islanders’ offseason 48:09 Are veterans blocking the Islanders’ young players? 51:25 Could Maxim Tsyplakov take another step? 55:47 Kyle Palmieri and the Islanders’ changing core 58:29 Can the Islanders fix their power play? 1:01:46 Rangers, Islanders and Devils 30-goal trivia 1:10:24 Playoff odds and final thoughts Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NHL Free Agency is officially behind us, and it's time to break down what it all means for the Metro Division. On Episode 51 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Jonny Lazarus and Mike Rupp dive into the New Jersey Devils' aggressive offseason, the New York Rangers' biggest additions and remaining questions, and whether the New York Islanders have done enough to stay in the playoff picture. The guys discuss Nico Hischier's extension, the Jacob Markstrom trade, the Devils' Barrett Hayton offer sheet, the Rangers' revamped roster, power play options, playoff expectations, the Islanders' quiet offseason, Anders Lee's departure, Patrick Laine as a potential fit, and much more. Who had the best offseason in the Metro? Let us know in the comments! Presented by bet365 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:47 First impressions of NHL Free Agency 1:47 Jacob Markstrom trade reaction 2:46 Devils offseason begins with Nico's extension 6:50 Barrett Hayton offer sheet discussion 11:30 Dawson Mercer & Devils' remaining moves 19:50 Farewell to Pavel Zacha.../Holtz discussion & Devils wrap-up 20:55 Rangers free agency overview 27:20 Rangers' biggest additions 32:50 Rebuilding the Rangers power play 37:30 Are the Rangers just a middle-of-the-pack team? 39:40 Is the Eastern Conference actually weak? 42:30 Metro Division playoff race predictions 44:25 Islanders offseason review 45:40 Should the Islanders target Patrick Laine? 46:30 Anders Lee's departure and youth movement 49:05 Islanders playoff outlook 50:40 Matthew Schaefer story from the Draft 52:05 Final Islanders thoughts 54:35 Stanley Cup odds & final predictions 55:45 Outro Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Episode 50 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast! Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Stanley Cup Champion Mike Rupp reunite to tackle some of the biggest questions facing hockey in the New York market and across the NHL. The show kicks off with a thought-provoking voicemail from a concerned Rangers fan asking whether the New York Rangers are still viewed as a premier destination for star players and whether criticism surrounding Chris Drury is beginning to impact the organization's reputation. The crew dives deep into the changing landscape of player empowerment, discusses the Rangers' current direction, and examines what the future could hold for some of the NHL's biggest stars. The conversation also explores the state of the New York Islanders, their front office changes, organizational direction, and whether they could be emerging as a more attractive destination than their rivals across town. Plus, the guys break down the outlook for the New Jersey Devils, discuss roster-building philosophies around the league, debate how teams stay competitive in today's NHL, and answer listener questions in a wide-ranging offseason edition of the podcast. If you're a Rangers, Islanders, Devils, or NHL fan, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 00:00 Intro 01:13 Rangers Fan Voicemail: Chris Drury Concerns 08:35 Are the Rangers Still a Destination Team? 17:45 Star Player Empowerment & NHL Destinations 27:10 Rangers Offseason Outlook 36:25 Islanders Direction & Expectations 45:30 Devils Discussion 53:15 Summer Plans for the Podcast 57:00 Final Thoughts Presented by bet355 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more Tri-State Hockey Podcast content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former New York Rangers Head Coach Gerard Gallant joins Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp on Episode 49 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365. Gallant looks back on his time behind the Rangers bench, the pressure of coaching in New York, developing young stars like Alexis Lafrenière, Kaapo Kakko, and K'Andre Miller, and whether their usage was fairly criticized. He also reflects on the Rangers' deep playoff runs, Chris Kreider’s breakout season, coaching in Vegas and helping build the Golden Knights into a powerhouse, and what made that expansion group so special. Turk also shares stories from his KHL experience in Shanghai, coaching personalities across the NHL, and opens up about the current coaching landscape around the league where successful coaches are getting shorter and shorter runways. Plus, the guys react to Gallant’s comments and dive deeper into what went wrong for the Rangers, coaching turnover across the NHL, and why building a Stanley Cup contender may be harder than ever. Presented by bet365: Whatever the moment, it's never ordinary. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 49 + Gerard Gallant joins the show 01:05 – Building the Vegas Golden Knights into a contender 02:40 – William Karlsson's evolution into a two way star 04:00 – Gallant's KHL culture shock and Shanghai stories 06:20 – Coaching the Rangers and the 2022 playoff run 08:15 – Kaapo Kakko development and usage debates 10:35 – Artemi Panarin and playoff expectations 12:05 – Coaching pressure in New York vs other markets 13:05 – Developing young players in today's NHL 15:05 – Alexis Lafrenière and confidence growth 17:15 – Deadline additions and balancing the lineup 18:40 – Gallant's favorite young Rangers to coach 20:20 – Vincent Trocheck and bench personalities 21:00 – NHL coaching turnover and short shelf life 23:15 – Mike Rupp stories from Columbus 26:20 – Gallant's Florida Panthers experience 27:30 – Chris Kreider's 52 goal breakout season 29:25 – More KHL stories and worst hotel experiences 31:00 – Reacting to Gerard Gallant's comments 33:00 – Did the Rangers handle young players correctly? 35:20 – Deadline mistakes and roster construction 39:00 – Why coaches are taking the fall more than ever 45:35 – Do all players actually care about winning? #TriStateHockey #NYR #NewYorkRangers #GerardGallant #NHL #HockeyPodcast #MikeRupp #ArthurStaple #JonnyLazarus #VegasGoldenKnights #AlexisLafreniere #KaapoKakko #ChrisKreider #NHLPlayoffs #bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jonny Lazarus and Arthur Staple are back for Episode 48 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365, with a special guest filling in as Mike Rupp is unavailable. Tony DeAngelo joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation covering the New York Islanders season, expectations entering the year, injuries, playoff aspirations, and why things ultimately did not go according to plan. Tony also shares his perspective on watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs unfold from the outside, the intensity of postseason hockey, and some of the biggest storylines shaping the NHL right now. The crew dives into playoff battles, team outlooks, and plenty more in another loaded episode of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Tony DeAngelo joins the show 03:10 Mike Rupp misses the show 04:35 Watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the outside 06:45 Islanders season expectations 11:10 What went wrong for New York? 15:50 Matthew Schaefer and Islanders discussion 20:20 Injuries and challenges through the season 27:40 Looking back on the Islanders roster 35:15 Biggest playoff surprises 43:50 NHL playoff storylines 50:35 Team chemistry and locker room dynamics 58:15 Around the league discussion 1:06:20 Final thoughts Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lou Lamoriello joins Episode 47 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 alongside Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp for an incredible conversation covering decades of NHL experience, Stanley Cup stories, team building, the evolution of hockey, and much more. Lou shares his thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres playoff series, the rise of young stars like Matthew Schaefer and Zach Benson, the future of college hockey development, analytics in today’s NHL, and how the league has changed over the years. He also reflects on the New Jersey Devils dynasty teams, building winning cultures in New Jersey, Toronto, and Long Island, coaching legends like Pat Burns and Larry Robinson, the importance of structure and accountability, and some incredible behind-the-scenes stories involving Scott Niedermayer, Patrik Elias, Mike Rupp, and more. Plus, Lou discusses player empowerment, free agency trends, Islanders expectations under Peter DeBoer, and what makes championship organizations successful. Presented by bet365. Whatever the moment, it’s never ordinary. #TriStateHockey #LouLamoriello #NHL #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #TorontoMapleLeafs #HockeyPodcast #StanleyCupPlayoffs #MatthewSchaefer #MikeRupp Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome to Episode 47 1:03 – Lou Lamoriello joins the show 2:00 – Lou’s thoughts on today’s NHL playoff style 3:24 – Matthew Schaefer’s incredible rookie season 5:01 – Zach Benson, Sam Bennett & playoff intangibles 6:21 – The future of college hockey development 9:10 – Free agency, contracts & today’s NHL cap era 12:02 – Lou’s views on analytics vs. the eye test 16:09 – The Devils’ Stanley Cup teams & dynasty years 19:17 – Lou explains the famous “rules” culture 25:25 – Treating every player equally in Toronto 26:46 – Player empowerment & short-term contracts 28:08 – Fixing the Islanders culture & defensive structure 32:05 – Patrik Elias almost becoming a Ranger 34:03 – Mike Rupp reflects on his Devils development years 38:04 – Lou’s most memorable NHL Draft stories 44:18 – Bruce Springsteen & life away from hockey 45:11 – Peter DeBoer’s impact on the Islanders 46:30 – Why Lou always helps new NHL general managers 50:06 – Islanders talk after the Lou interview 52:16 – Goodrow Family 5K discussion 53:27 – Mathew Barzal injury update & Team Canada 55:08 – bet365 picks & show wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 46 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 is PACKED with NHL Draft Lottery reactions, Auston Matthews trade speculation, and offseason chaos around the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down the NHL’s revamped draft lottery process, debate whether the Leafs winning first overall will fuel conspiracy theories, and discuss what Toronto landing the top pick means for the future of Auston Matthews, John Chayka, and Mats Sundin. The crew also dives into the Rangers dropping to 5th overall, possible trade-up scenarios involving San Jose, why the Devils could be one of the NHL’s most aggressive teams this offseason under Sunny Mehta, and whether New Jersey could realistically pursue Auston Matthews. Plus, discussions on player development, the Rangers organizational changes, Islanders draft outlook, and more. Presented by bet365. Whatever the moment, it’s never ordinary. 0:00 Intro + NHL Draft Lottery Reactions 1:12 Why Arthur Staple LOVES the New NHL Lottery Format 3:29 Mike Rupp Explains Why the Lottery Process Works 5:12 Jonny Lazarus’ Alternate Lottery Idea 8:26 “Don’t Suck” — Tanking Debate in the NHL 9:21 Leafs Winning the Lottery Sparks Conspiracy Talk 12:49 Chris From Hicksville Calls In 15:01 Rangers Dropping to 5th Overall — What Happens Next? 17:58 Could the Rangers TRADE UP in the NHL Draft? 19:21 Why San Jose Could Be the Biggest Wild Card 21:09 Could the Devils Make a Massive Move Under Sunny Mehta? 22:05 Auston Matthews to New Jersey?! 27:31 Islanders, Devils & Rangers Offseason Outlook 30:11 What Does a Director of Player Development Actually Do? 41:31 Ducks vs Golden Knights Betting Pick + Outro Presented by bet365 #NHL #LeafsForever #MapleLeafs #NewYorkRangers #NJDevils #Isles #AustonMatthews #NHLDraft #NHLDraftLottery #HockeyPodcast #TriStateHockeyPodcast #JonnyLazarus #ArthurStaple #MikeRupp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 45 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 features Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp bouncing around the biggest storylines in the NHL playoffs, the draft lottery, and the latest surrounding the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils. The guys react to the chaos of the first round, including Anaheim’s rise, Minnesota eliminating Dallas, Montreal’s run, and what it all means for teams that missed the playoffs. They dig into Quinn Hughes’ massive impact with Minnesota and why it could be a nightmare scenario for Devils fans hoping for a future Hughes reunion in New Jersey. Plus, they debate which superstar could someday fit with the Rangers, former Tri-State players still alive in the playoffs, Gavin McKenna and the NHL Draft Lottery, Ilya Sorokin’s Vezina finalist case, Matthew Schaefer’s Calder buzz, and whether Schaefer should ever be rushed into the Islanders captaincy conversation. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Episode 45 00:47 Biggest NHL playoff surprises 02:25 Devils fans and the Flyers Hurricanes dilemma 03:56 Quinn Hughes dominates for Minnesota 06:43 Could Quinn Hughes staying impact Jack Hughes? 09:20 Could Jack Hughes ever join the Rangers? 10:59 Which superstar is most likely to become a Ranger? 13:10 Brady Tkachuk speculation 16:21 Former Rangers, Islanders, and Devils in the playoffs 17:54 Scott Wedgewood’s Colorado impact 19:14 John Marino, Jeff Gorton, and Mats Zuccarello 22:55 Zuccarello on mentoring Kaprizov 24:45 John Hynes and Jack Capuano discussion 26:18 Mark Gatcomb youth hockey story 28:47 Gavin McKenna and the NHL Draft Lottery 31:29 Rangers development path and lineup opportunity 34:44 Ilya Sorokin named Vezina finalist 36:14 Voicemail: Should Matthew Schaefer be Islanders captain? 39:04 bet365 read and Montreal Canadiens pick Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 44 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is a full New York Islanders postmortem as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down a season that started with promise and ended in collapse. From Matthew Schaefer’s historic rookie campaign to Ilya Sorokin masking deeper roster flaws, the guys dive into what went wrong and why this team couldn’t sustain success. They debate the impact of Pete DeBoer behind the bench, whether this core has hit its ceiling, and what changes are actually realistic this offseason. A packed voicemail segment fuels discussion around fixing the blue line, navigating roster logjams, and finding the right fit for Mathew Barzal. It’s an honest, in-depth look at where the Islanders go next in a pivotal summer. Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Islanders Postmortem Setup 1:00 Reflecting on the Season After Time to Process 3:00 Matthew Schaefer’s Breakout & Rookie Records 5:00 Sorokin’s Elite Season & Team Masking Issues 7:30 Deadline Moves & Questionable Decisions 10:00 Late Season Collapse & Missed Playoffs 13:00 Islanders vs Playoff Teams Comparison 16:00 Identity Issues & System Breakdown 19:00 Lack of Progress Throughout the Season 22:00 Offensive Decline & Defensive Problems 25:00 Are Sorokin’s Prime Years Being Wasted? 28:00 Pete DeBoer Impact & Expectations 31:00 Will the Islanders Actually Make Big Changes? 34:00 Voicemail #1: Fixing the Right Side Defense 41:00 Voicemail #2: Left Side Logjam & Trade Options 48:00 Voicemail #3: Who Fits with Mathew Barzal? 55:00 Should the Islanders Consider Moving Barzal? 1:02:00 Final Thoughts on Roster Direction 1:10:00 Closing Thoughts, Outlook & Wrap Up Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 43 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is here as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp dive into a full New Jersey Devils season postmortem and what comes next for the franchise. The guys break down the early Stanley Cup Playoff storylines, including the dominance of the Philadelphia Flyers and what it reveals about structure, defense, and rush chances. They then shift focus to the Devils, reacting to Sunny Mehta’s introductory press conference, his analytics-plus-intuition philosophy, and what it means for the organization moving forward. From coaching uncertainty around Sheldon Keefe to roster decisions, defensive concerns, and fan expectations, this episode covers every angle of a pivotal offseason in New Jersey. 00:00 Intro + Devils Season Postmortem 00:38 Flyers Dominance & Early Playoff Takeaways 02:06 Why Structure Wins in the Playoffs 03:54 Pressure on Metro Teams 05:03 Devils Identity Problem (Rush vs Playoffs) 07:48 Devils Without Jack Hughes 09:24 Key Stat Issue: Rebounds & Retrieval 10:47 Goaltending Gap vs Contenders 11:10 Sunny Mehta Hiring Reaction (Jersey John) 12:24 Fan Excitement + First Impressions 13:02 Mehta as a Devils Fan 16:07 Analytics vs Human Element Debate 18:02 Mehta’s Vision for the Devils 20:17 Front Office & Offseason Priorities 23:44 Nico Hischier Extension Talk 25:49 Coaching Debate: Sheldon Keefe 28:18 New GM = New Coach? 30:30 Coaching Market Options 33:14 Devils Late-Season Offensive Surge 35:17 Risk of Another Slow Start 37:21 Devils Defense Concerns 39:46 Dougie Hamilton Decision 41:52 Luke Hughes Expectations 42:33 Simon Nemec Debate 43:24 Trade Options & Cap Reality 47:10 Risk of Paying Young Defensemen 49:10 Offseason Plan + Final Thoughts Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Rangers’ season is officially over, and that means it’s time for a full post-mortem. On Episode 42 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365, Jonny Lazarus is joined by Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp to break down everything that went wrong for the New York Rangers this season. From the early-season offensive struggles and major injuries to questions about the team’s leadership, roster construction, and front-office direction, the guys take a deep dive into how the year unraveled. They also debate what comes next for the Rangers — including whether the team should trade a potential top draft pick, the future of Vincent Trocheck, possible offseason trade targets, and whether the organization needs a major roster reset or just a few strategic moves. Plus, the guys react to fan voicemails about the team’s direction and discuss potential free-agent fits that could reshape the Rangers lineup next season. Presented by bet365 Chapters 0:00 Intro — Rangers season officially over 0:12 Setting up the Rangers post-mortem 0:54 Arthur Staple on the bizarre season and early struggles 2:40 Offensive issues and injuries derail the year 4:41 Late-season positives and what they mean 5:11 Are the Rangers actually closer than they appear? 6:16 Mike Rupp’s positives from the season 8:15 Voicemail: Should the Rangers trade their top draft pick? 9:32 Debating a potential blockbuster trade for a star forward 12:02 Rangers roster timeline and long-term contracts 15:17 Are the Rangers stuck between competing and rebuilding? 18:20 Debate: Building around stars vs improving depth 21:01 What if J.T. Miller regresses next season? 24:10 Looking at Rangers production after Christmas 27:22 Voicemail: Should the Rangers keep Vincent Trocheck? 29:29 Trocheck trade value and offseason decisions 33:04 Could the Rangers keep Trocheck into next season? 35:23 Why the Rangers still aren’t a playoff team yet 40:56 Why Braden Schneider might be the most likely trade piece 43:09 Free-agent and trade targets for the Rangers 48:24 Could bringing back Mats Zuccarello make sense? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 41 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is a full-on postmortem for the Islanders, Devils, and Rangers after all three teams officially miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple react to the Islanders’ collapse, debate whether major roster surgery is finally coming to Long Island, and dig into the criticism surrounding Matthew Darsch, Ilya Sorokin, Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal, and the trade-deadline additions. The guys then shift to New Jersey to talk about the Devils’ line combinations, Connor Brown’s fit, Dawson Mercer’s future, and the team’s goaltending plan heading into next season. They wrap things up with a great conversation on Jonathan Quick’s career, retirement, and legacy, plus some Rangers talk, Gabe Perreault contract chatter, and the usual chaos to close the show. 0:00 Intro 1:25 Joey from Long Island sets the tone 3:07 Islanders collapse reaction 10:10 Matthew Darsch criticism and fan frustration 19:00 Should the Islanders consider moving Ilya Sorokin? 29:10 Which Islanders pieces could be moved this summer? 42:35 Final Islanders voicemail and Brayden Schenn debate 55:21 Matthew Schaefer as the lone bright spot 57:17 Devils voicemail: should New Jersey keep the current top line together? 1:00:20 Devils line combos, Dawson Mercer, and top-six needs 1:07:42 Devils goaltending outlook for next season 1:12:23 Jesper Bratt, Devils positives, and what still works 1:17:01 Jonathan Quick retirement discussion and legacy 1:25:35 Gabe Perreault contract talk and Rangers future 1:28:02 Jonny gets recruited for roller hockey 1:30:05 Final Rangers note, dinner bet payoff, and closing thoughts Presented by @bet365ca #bet365 #TriStateHockey #NewYorkIslanders #NYRangers #NJDevils #NHL #HockeyPodcast #JonnyLazarus #ArthurStaple #MikeRupp #bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 40 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by bet365, features Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp breaking down a huge week for all three local teams. The guys start with the New York Islanders and the early impact of Pete DeBoer behind the bench, including what changed in the win over Toronto, the importance of Tony DeAngelo, Kyle Ritchie’s growing role, Matthew Schaefer’s rise, and what the playoff push means for the organization. Then the conversation shifts to the New York Rangers as the crew digs into the criticism surrounding J.T. Miller, what captaincy in New York really means, lineup construction questions, and how injuries may have shaped the season more than people realize. They wrap with a deep dive into the New Jersey Devils’ GM search, analytics in front offices, roster-building philosophy, and what the next decision means for Sheldon Keefe and the future in Jersey. Presented by bet365 — whatever the moment, it’s never ordinary. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Islanders win under Pete DeBoer + voicemail reaction 07:23 Kyle Ritchie’s fit with Barzal and Schenn 11:49 Islanders’ youth leading the way: Ritchie and Matthew Schaefer 15:18 Max Shabanov and fresh opportunities under DeBoer 17:06 Fan expectations and the pressure around a coaching change 20:42 Barzal’s comments on neutral-zone possession and second-wave offense 23:32 Matthew Schaefer’s spotlight and handling the attention 26:10 Rangers voicemail: J.T. Miller criticism and captaincy debate 31:28 Arthur Staple on leadership, pressure, and learning as Rangers captain 34:27 Olympic experience, leadership growth, and what winning teaches players 36:25 Rangers roster construction: J.T. at center, top-six needs, and bottom-six fit 43:14 How injuries, especially Vincent Trocheck’s, shaped the Rangers’ season 46:12 Devils GM search begins: possible candidates and front-office direction 50:05 Should New Jersey hire an analytics-driven GM? 59:42 What the Devils’ numbers actually say about their roster needs 1:06:39 Frozen Four prospect notes, bet365 read, and Islanders pick 1:08:26 End Presented by @bet365ca #bet365 #TriStateHockey #NewYorkIslanders #NYRangers #NJDevils #NHL #HockeyPodcast #JonnyLazarus #ArthurStaple #MikeRupp #bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 39 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 is loaded with major Metropolitan Division storylines as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down a wild stretch of news around the Devils, Islanders, and Rangers. The guys open with reaction to the New Jersey Devils firing Tom Fitzgerald and what the timing means for the front office, Sheldon Keefe, and the future of the organization. They also dig into Jack Hughes’ growth, the Devils’ long-term ceiling, and why this team could still be closer to contention than people think. Then the conversation shifts to Long Island as the crew reacts to the Islanders hiring Pete DeBoer, what Matthew Barzal’s future could look like, and what changes may still be coming to the roster. To close the show, the guys turn to the Rangers, discussing roster questions, JT Miller, offseason trade possibilities, and the next domino to fall in New York. Presented by bet365. Subscribe for more Tri-State Hockey Podcast episodes, NHL analysis, and weekly hockey conversation with Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp. Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome to Episode 39 0:12 – Tom Fitzgerald fired by the Devils 1:00 – Why the Devils and Islanders made aggressive moves now 2:33 – Are teams trying to jump the line on coaches and executives? 4:33 – Why New Jersey moved on from Fitzgerald before season’s end 6:25 – Is Sheldon Keefe next in New Jersey? 7:24 – What kind of executive path could the Devils take now? 10:15 – Why acting early matters around the NHL 11:48 – Which job is more attractive: Devils or Islanders? 14:25 – Devils outlook and why expectations should still be high 18:26 – Jack Hughes’ leadership growth and what it means long-term 19:48 – Can the Devils put a positive spin on this season? 25:00 – Nico Hischier’s extension and why it matters this summer 35:21 – Pete DeBoer’s arrival and Islanders reaction 36:00 – Why “retread coach” criticism misses the point 54:05 – What roster changes could still come for the Islanders? 55:37 – Could Matthew Barzal actually be in play? 1:13:50 – How the Rangers can still reshape the roster for next year 1:15:05 – Has the criticism of JT Miller gone too far? 1:18:09 – Why JT Miller is an “amplifier” for the Rangers 1:20:18 – Rangers self-sabotage, adversity, and leadership questions 1:21:33 – Final hot takes: what’s the next Rangers domino? 1:23:03 – Jonny’s hot take on a possible Rangers trade idea 1:25:14 – bet365 close #TriStateHockeyPodcast #NHL #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #JonnyLazarus #ArthurStaple #MikeRupp #PeteDeBoer #TomFitzgerald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 38 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is packed with chaos, trade talk, playoff pressure, and big-picture NHL debate as Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple break down everything happening around the Rangers, Devils, and Islanders. The guys open with the wild goalie fight between Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom and what it says about the Rangers’ toughness, swagger, and carryover into next season. From there, they dive into the Brady Tkachuk-to-New York conversation, what a potential trade package could look like, and whether he is the exact type of player the Rangers need. The Devils conversation follows with a closer look at Nico Hischier, leadership, New Jersey’s front office questions, and what changes could be coming. Then the focus shifts to the Islanders’ playoff push, their remaining schedule, Sorokin’s workload, and whether they can still get over the line. The episode wraps with listener voicemail, a look back at J.S. Giguere’s legendary 2003 run, and a fascinating discussion on Matthew Schaefer’s ceiling and Calder case. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:50 Rangers-Devils chaos and opening thoughts 1:03 Igor Shesterkin vs. Jacob Markstrom goalie fight reaction 1:46 Arthur Staple on why Shesterkin always felt destined for a goalie fight 4:06 Mike Rupp on Igor’s post-whistle antics and why someone finally challenged him 7:36 What the goalie fight says about Rangers toughness and team identity 9:58 Adam Fox’s reaction and why moments like this matter late in the season 12:24 Mika Zibanejad praise and transition into Rangers offseason talk 12:45 Keith Tkachuk’s comments, Ottawa drama, and Brady Tkachuk speculation 14:59 What would the Rangers give up for Brady Tkachuk? 16:49 Why Brady Tkachuk could reset the Rangers’ culture 18:27 Is Lafreniere, Schneider, and a 1st enough in a Brady deal? 20:08 Why everyone assumes Brady eventually leaves Ottawa 21:26 Could the Devils get involved if Brady Tkachuk becomes available? 24:13 Devils talk begins: is Nico Hischier taking enough blame? 26:07 Nico’s offense, leadership, and what New Jersey really needs from him 28:12 Nico Hischier vs. Brock Nelson debate 31:42 Are the Devils built properly and where do they go from here? 36:15 Devils front office structure, Tom Fitzgerald, and president of hockey ops talk 40:47 Fitzgerald family ties to the Tkachuks and what that could mean 43:13 Islanders segment begins 43:36 Islanders vibes, physicality, and where things stand in the playoff race 45:15 Remaining schedule breakdown and how tough the road is for the Isles 49:11 Should Ilya Sorokin start every remaining game? 51:52 Listener voicemail: can the Islanders still make it? 53:05 J.S. Giguere’s 2003 playoff run and how dominant it really was 59:31 Matthew Schaefer question: what does his prime look like? 1:00:33 Schaefer player comparisons and long-term ceiling 1:06:57 Why Schaefer’s production is so absurd for a defenseman 1:08:39 Calder talk and why the race might not even be close 1:09:07 Bet365 read and Islanders pick vs. Flyers 1:10:23 Final thoughts and wrap-up Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Episode 36 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple welcome a very special guest — Hockey Hall of Famer and four-time Stanley Cup Champion Scott Niedermayer. The legendary defenseman joins the show to reflect on his incredible NHL career, from winning multiple Stanley Cups with the New Jersey Devils to capturing Olympic gold with Team Canada. Niedermayer shares stories from the Devils’ fierce rivalry with the New York Rangers, the culture built under Lou Lamoriello, and what made those championship teams so successful. He also discusses his transition from playing to working in hockey operations with the Anaheim Ducks, how today’s NHL analytics compare to the game in his era, and what it was like competing in some of the most intense playoff battles of the 1990s and 2000s. Plus, the guys dive into Devils history, legendary moments from the Rangers-Devils rivalry, and some unforgettable stories from Niedermayer’s playing days. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Scott Niedermayer Joins the Show 1:23 Niedermayer on Retirement & Life in British Columbia 2:07 Working With the Anaheim Ducks Front Office 3:08 Niedermayer on NHL Analytics & Learning the Modern Game 4:32 Old-School Hockey Thinking vs Analytics 5:22 Lou Lamoriello’s Impact on the Devils Culture 6:28 Draft Day Memories & Getting Picked by New Jersey 7:47 Lou’s Late-Season Coaching Change History 8:22 Larry Robinson Taking Over Behind the Bench 9:43 Niedermayer’s Suspension Story 10:12 His Competitive Edge & Losing His Temper 11:09 Junior Hockey Story & MCL Injury Incident 12:40 Devils–Rangers Rivalry Stories 13:11 Scotty Gomez Story From the Rangers Rivalry 14:12 What the 1994 Rangers Series Was Like From the Devils Side 15:21 Mark Messier’s Game 6 Guarantee Discussion 16:34 Bobby Holik Stories & Revisiting Hockey History 18:02 The Rangers Jersey-Kick Story 19:27 Breaking Down the Devils’ 1995 Stanley Cup Team 21:44 How the 2000 Devils Team Was Different 23:00 The Core That Led to the 2003 Stanley Cup 26:30 What Made Those Devils Teams So Hard to Beat 29:40 Winning the Cup in Anaheim With His Brother 34:14 Herb Brooks Stories From New Jersey 36:01 “Legs Feed the Wolf” Story From Herb Brooks 37:08 Could Niedermayer Play 40 Minutes in Today’s NHL? 42:30 Niedermayer Interview Wraps Up 43:10 Devils Discussion & Listener Voicemails Begin 46:38 Why Carolina Gives the Devils Trouble 52:10 Hurricanes Style of Play Discussion 59:30 Devils Playoff Outlook Conversation 1:07:40 Islanders & Metro Division Talk 1:14:15 Rangers Discussion Around the Metro Race 1:22:04 Brendan Othmann Discussion 1:22:58 Tri-State Competition Update 1:23:05 Game of the Night Presented by bet365 1:23:55 Show Wrap Up Presented by bet365! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Episode 36 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple break down another wild week across the New York hockey scene, starting with the Islanders’ massive win over the Dallas Stars and the maddening inconsistency that continues to define their playoff push. The guys dive into Ilya Sorokin’s Vezina-worthy season, Matthew Schaefer’s growing impact on the blue line, the difference between New York’s best and worst performances, and whether Sorokin should be getting even more league-wide recognition. They also get into the Islanders’ defensive issues, backup goaltending concerns, Tony DeAngelo’s fit, and more fan voicemail reactions from Long Island. Later, the conversation shifts to the Devils, with a look at their overtime record, leadership questions, and frustrations surrounding a season that still feels like it left points on the table. Presented by Novig. Timestamps 0:12 Intro / Welcome to Episode 36 0:31 Rangers eliminated, Devils win again, Islanders beat Dallas 0:48 Islanders’ huge win over the Stars 2:06 Rupp on the Islanders simplifying their game 3:41 Matthew Schaefer’s impact keeps growing 4:09 Rupp’s nitpick on Schaefer’s one-knee defensive habit 7:03 Shot blocking stories from Rupp and Jonny 10:25 Islanders voicemail: why do their performances swing so much? 11:42 Why this Islanders team is so stressful to watch 12:25 Why bad teams can be tougher than contenders down the stretch 17:24 Did Sorokin make the Dallas win look cleaner than it was? 20:05 Barzal, risk management, and cleaning up the Islanders’ game 22:31 Voicemail: should Sorokin be the Vezina favorite? 23:10 How Vezina voting actually works 26:11 Sorokin’s advanced stats and “goalie steal” numbers 28:18 Sorokin vs. Vasilevskiy and the value debate 31:52 Does making the playoffs matter in Vezina voting? 36:43 Voicemail: Tony DeAngelo, Bridgeport, and the move to Hamilton 38:13 How AHL affiliation works for NHL teams 39:35 Tony DeAngelo’s fit with the Islanders 40:11 Arthur addresses the Tony DeAngelo / Canadiens chirping chatter 41:08 Best chirps and on-ice trash talk stories 46:50 Chris from Hicksville voicemail on the Islanders’ flaws and identity 48:20 Looking back on iconic late-season Islanders memories 52:31 Why the Islanders’ flaws may still be survivable with Sorokin 54:18 Devils voicemail: loser points, leadership, and slow starts 55:33 Devils’ OT record and leadership conversation begins #TriStateHockey #NewYorkIslanders #Islanders #NewYorkRangers #Rangers #NewJerseyDevils #Devils #NHL #HockeyPodcast #JonnyLazarus #MikeRupp #ArthurStaple #IlyaSorokin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Episode 35 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple dig into a huge stretch run across the New York hockey landscape, with the New York Islanders taking center stage after a massive bounce-back win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The guys break down Ilya Sorokin’s Vezina-caliber season, Matthew Schaefer’s standout late-game defending, the Islanders’ blue line decisions, and whether Tony DeAngelo could be a long-term fit on Long Island. They also get into Mathew Barzal showing some fire in Montreal, the ongoing confusion around goalie interference, and what it all means for the Islanders’ playoff push. Later, the conversation shifts to the New Jersey Devils, where the focus turns to Sheldon Keefe, the team’s form down the stretch, and whether coaching should even be part of the offseason conversation. To close the show, the guys discuss Mika Zibanejad skating in his 1000th NHL game, revisit the trade that brought him to New York, and reflect on where he belongs in Rangers history. Presented by Novig. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:12 Welcome to Episode 35 0:33 Islanders bounce back with huge win over Columbus 1:05 What the Islanders proved in a must-win spot 3:31 Islanders back above the playoff cut line 4:18 Tattoo bet and Islanders logo talk 4:58 Is Ilya Sorokin locking up the Vezina? 7:43 Islanders blue line adjustments and Matthew Schaefer’s impact 10:09 Tony DeAngelo’s fit and future on Long Island 15:14 Mathew Barzal showing fire vs. Montreal 19:23 How the Islanders are changing post-Lou Lamoriello 21:00 Patrick Roy’s offside challenge and why it caused debate 22:19 The latest NHL goalie interference confusion 28:39 Voicemail from Chris in Hicksville 30:08 Victor Eklund and whether the Islanders should bring him over now 33:18 Does Sorokin need the playoffs to win the Vezina? 36:07 Are Sheldon Keefe’s final games deciding his future in New Jersey? 41:40 If not Keefe, who would even make sense for the Devils? 46:31 How much say do players really have in exit meetings? 48:56 Keith Yandle’s hilarious J.T. Miller exit meeting story 50:10 Mika Zibanejad skates in his 1000th NHL game 51:11 Looking back at the Mika Zibanejad trade 53:43 Where Mika ranks in Rangers history 57:25 What makes Mika such an important Ranger #TriStateHockey #NewYorkIslanders #Islanders #NewYorkRangers #Rangers #NewJerseyDevils #Devils #NHL #HockeyPodcast #JonnyLazarus #MikeRupp #ArthurStaple #IlyaSorokin #MikaZibanejad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 34 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast , presented by No Vig, sees Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple break down a chaotic stretch in the Eastern Conference as all three Tri-State teams sit outside the playoff picture. The guys open with the Islanders’ brutal late-game collapse and what it means for their playoff push before diving into a Devils-heavy segment driven by voicemails, including Jack Hughes’ impact, his evolving leadership, and the ripple effects of his injuries. They also unpack the Olympic gold medal puck controversy and what it reveals about NHL players, the IOC, and the future of international hockey. Later, the conversation shifts back to the Islanders’ trade deadline decisions, their ageing core, and whether they’re truly built to contend. The show wraps with a full Rangers segment, highlighted by one of Rupp’s best stories yet involving John Tortorella, lineups, and old-school rivalry chaos at MSG. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome + Tri-State playoff picture chaos 01:00 – Islanders collapse + falling out of playoff spot 03:30 – Late-game mistakes + mentality debate 06:00 – Devils voicemail: Jack Hughes injury impact 09:00 – Hughes return + elite production 12:00 – Leadership, maturity, and expectations 15:30 – Olympic gold medal puck controversy begins 20:00 – IOC vs NHL control + bigger picture 24:30 – Crosby comparison + handling star moments 28:30 – What makes a true NHL leader? 32:50 – Devils voicemail: system under Sheldon Keefe 36:00 – Why Devils look different lately 40:00 – Goaltending concerns + team inconsistency 42:30 – Islanders voicemail: trade deadline moves 46:00 – Aging core vs staying competitive 50:00 – Playoff race outlook + wildcard scenarios 54:00 – “Just get in” mindset + Islanders ceiling 58:30 – Transition to Rangers discussion 1:04:30 – Rupp’s Torts lineup story (MSG rivalry moment) 1:10:00 – Old-school hockey vs today’s NHL 1:18:30 – Wrap-up, sponsor, and closing Presented by Novig #TriStateHockey #NHL #NewYorkIslanders #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkRangers #JackHughes #HockeyPodcast #NHLPlayoffs #MikeRupp #ArthurStaple #JonnyLazarus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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