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It's a clean sweep for the Tri-State! Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple are back for Episode 65 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, breaking down wins for the New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, and New York Rangers. The biggest story on Long Island surrounds Mathew Barzal's injury and uncertain return timeline. The guys react to comments from Islanders GM Mathieu Darche, discuss whether there's a disconnect between Barzal and the organization, and examine the Islanders' strong play under Peter DeBoer. Plus, could Simon Holmstrom become a trade chip in a blockbuster deal? In New Jersey, the Devils deliver one of their most impressive performances of the season against the Colorado Avalanche, but is Jack Hughes trying to do too much? The guys break down the Devils' defensive improvements, Jack's slow offensive start, and what it will take for New Jersey to become a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. Finally, the New York Rangers continue building momentum under Mike Sullivan! The guys discuss J.T. Miller's impact, the Rangers' improved defensive structure, their turnaround at Madison Square Garden, and whether Luke Glendening is the right depth addition. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro: Three Wins for the Tri-State Teams 00:34 – Mathew Barzal's Injury and Uncertain Return Timeline 04:10 – Is There a Disconnect Between Barzal and Islanders Management? 11:26 – Islanders Finding Success Under Peter DeBoer 15:05 – How Serious Are Barzal's Lingering Knee Issues? 20:34 – Islanders Voicemail: Simon Holmstrom's Future 24:17 – Could Holmstrom Be Part of a Blockbuster Trade? 30:53 – Viktor Eklund Shines in Islanders Win Over Anaheim 35:37 – Devils Dominate the Avalanche: Is New Jersey Turning a Corner? 37:41 – What's Going On With Jack Hughes? 42:29 – Mike Rupp on What Jack Hughes Needs to Change 48:56 – Rangers Keep Rolling Under Mike Sullivan 49:33 – J.T. Miller's Impact and the Rangers' Defensive Improvements 54:08 – The Rangers' Remarkable Turnaround at MSG 55:12 – Rangers Voicemail: Luke Glendening vs. Cole Beaudoin Presented by @bet365ca #bet365 #NHL #NYIslanders #NJDevils #NYRangers #TriStateHockey #JackHughes #MathewBarzal #Hockey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Jersey Devils have made a statement, crushing the New York Rangers 7-1 in a heated rivalry showdown at Prudential Center! Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple are back for Episode 64 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to break down New Jersey's offensive explosion, J.T. Miller's costly turnover, and whether the Devils have finally turned the corner after a frustrating start to the NHL season. What went wrong for the Rangers? The guys discuss the momentum-changing mistake from J.T. Miller, Dylan Garand's difficult night, Mike Sullivan's response, and why New York shouldn't panic after one ugly loss. They also dive into Will Cuylle's physical play, his fight with Brenden Dillon, and how much the Rangers forward could earn on his next contract. On the Devils' side, the conversation turns to Sheldon Keefe's adjustments, New Jersey's improved depth, Dawson Mercer's future, and whether the team needs another top-six winger alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt. Could Quinn Hughes still be the Devils' biggest target? Plus, the New York Islanders pick up another point in a tight matchup against the Ottawa Senators. Arthur breaks down Pete DeBoer's defensive structure, Semyon Varlamov's performance, Matvei Michkov's impact—correction: Matias Maccelli's impact—and how the Islanders could shuffle their lines once Mathew Barzal returns. Are the Islanders building something sustainable despite their limited offensive firepower? All that, fan voicemails, and more on the Tri-State Hockey Podcast! Presented by @bet365ca #bet365. Must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Subscribe to the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel for more NHL coverage and catch the Tri-State Hockey Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! 00:00 Intro: Devils DOMINATE Rangers 7-1 01:46 J.T. Miller's Costly Turnover Changes Everything 06:31 Devils Get the Bounces, Dylan Garand Pulled 09:05 Should Rangers Fans Be Concerned? 11:46 Will Cuylle's Big Hit & Fight 13:27 How Much Is Will Cuylle Worth? 16:17 Are the Devils Actually Back? 19:11 Sheldon Keefe's Adjustments & Devils Depth 22:10 Fan Voicemail: Did Jonny Jinx the Rangers? 25:24 Devils' Depth Takes Centre Stage 28:27 Dawson Mercer's Future in New Jersey 30:28 Do Jack Hughes & Jesper Bratt Need Another Winger? 34:31 Devils' Disastrous 5-on-3 Power Play 36:29 Islanders vs. Senators: Defensive Battle 38:00 Pete DeBoer's Accountability & Islanders Defence 42:04 Can the Islanders Sustain This Success? 46:42 Matias Maccelli's Impact & Mathew Barzal's Return 55:08 bet365: Tri-State Playoff Odds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are the New Jersey Devils already in serious trouble? Can the New York Rangers overcome Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury? On Episode 63 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple break down the biggest storylines surrounding the Devils, Rangers, and New York Islanders. The guys begin with the Devils' disappointing start to the 2026-27 NHL season following another frustrating loss to the Ottawa Senators. They examine New Jersey's struggles scoring at five-on-five, costly defensive breakdowns, and mounting pressure on head coach Sheldon Keefe. Is this simply a slow start, or are there deeper problems with the Devils' core? Plus, should New Jersey consider pursuing Quinn Hughes, and is it time to shake up the forward lines? Attention then turns to the Rangers, who are facing life without superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin following his season-ending injury. Despite the devastating news, Mike Sullivan's team has shown encouraging signs of a new identity, improved defensive structure, and renewed confidence. The guys discuss Dylan Garand stepping into the spotlight, J.T. Miller's leadership, potential goaltending replacements, and whether the Rangers can still make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mike Rupp also shares his experience playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Finally, Arthur Staple provides an update on the New York Islanders following their loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The crew discusses Matthew Schaefer's incredible start, Bo Horvat's impact, Ilya Sorokin, and whether Peter DeBoer's Islanders have enough to compete for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Presented by @bet365ca #bet365. Must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Subscribe to Daily Faceoff for more NHL coverage and catch new episodes of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast every Tuesday and Friday! 0:00 Intro – Episode 63 0:35 What's Wrong With the New Jersey Devils? 2:35 Devils' Five-on-Five Struggles and Sheldon Keefe's Future 5:19 Mike Rupp on Why Analytics Aren't Enough 8:19 Sheldon Keefe Calls Out the Devils' Stars 10:18 Breaking Down New Jersey's Defensive Mistakes 14:10 Why the Devils Are Falling Behind in the Eastern Conference 17:50 Should the Devils Pursue Quinn Hughes? 19:33 Time to Shake Up New Jersey's Forward Lines? 25:57 How Can the Devils Turn Their Season Around? 27:56 Devils' Tough Upcoming Schedule and Coaching Questions 31:36 Rangers Respond to Igor Shesterkin's Season-Ending Injury 32:59 J.T. Miller's Leadership and New York's New Identity 34:52 Should the Rangers Trade for a Goaltender? 36:07 Mike Rupp on Playing Without Crosby and Malkin 39:10 Rangers Fan Voicemail: Can the Season Be Saved? 40:05 Jonny Lazarus Makes His Case for the Rangers 42:22 Mike Sullivan's Decisions and Gabe Perreault's Impact 44:46 Islanders Recap: Loss to Tampa Bay and Playoff Outlook 47:08 Matthew Schaefer's Highlight-Reel Goal 50:24 bet365 Bet of the Night and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York Rangers are rolling, the New York Islanders are finding their groove, and the New Jersey Devils are facing some serious early-season questions! On Episode 62 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by bet365, Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple break down the latest around all three Metropolitan Division rivals, answering fan voicemails and diving into the biggest storylines of the 2026-27 NHL season. The guys begin with the New York Islanders, discussing Matthew Schaefer's growing impact, Bo Horvat and the power play, Anthony Duclair's strong play, Logan Stanley's surprising start, and the difficult lineup decisions awaiting Peter DeBoer when Mathew Barzal returns. They also discuss Ilya Sorokin, Semyon Varlamov, and whether Victor Eklund could be sent to the AHL. Attention then turns to the New Jersey Devils, where Sheldon Keefe's comments about the team's defensive mistakes spark a heated discussion about Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes, New Jersey's lack of defensive accountability, and whether Keefe could find himself on the hot seat if things don't improve. Finally, the guys break down the New York Rangers' impressive start, potential interest in Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, what an Alexis Lafrenière trade could look like, whether the Rangers are legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, and the development of young defenseman Albert Schmitz. Plus, fan voicemails, plenty of laughs, and much more from around the NHL! Presented by bet365. 19+. Please play responsibly. Subscribe to Daily Faceoff for more Tri-State Hockey Podcast episodes, NHL analysis, breaking news, and coverage of the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils. #NYR #Isles #NJDevils #NHL #TriStateHockey #bet365 00:00 Intro – Episode 62 02:35 Islanders Power Play & Matthew Schaefer 09:47 Who Comes Out When Mathew Barzal Returns? 13:07 Logan Stanley's Impressive Start 16:22 Semyon Varlamov, Ilya Sorokin & Islanders Defence 24:09 Mike Rupp Defends His Luke Hughes Prediction 28:10 New Jersey Devils – Sheldon Keefe's Frustrations 32:04 Breaking Down the Devils' Defensive Mistakes 34:37 Jack Hughes' Defensive Struggles 36:55 Is Sheldon Keefe Losing the Locker Room? 42:20 Could the Devils Make a Coaching Change? 44:28 Devils Fan Voicemail & Controversial Whistle Rule 46:37 New York Rangers – Strong Start & Trade Needs 48:20 Dylan Larkin to the Rangers? Lafrenière Trade Talk 54:52 Are the Rangers Stanley Cup Contenders? 59:47 Should Albert Schmitz Play in the AHL? 01:03:31 Islanders' Heineman Goal Breakdown 01:04:34 Final Thoughts & bet365 Pick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys begin with an all-time voicemail from an Islanders fan before diving into another dominant Islanders performance against the Devils. They discuss what has made the Islanders so difficult for New Jersey to handle, Victor Eklund’s impressive start, the Islanders’ young core, Simon Holmstrom’s future and whether the Devils have enough of a “B game” when their skill isn’t clicking. Then it’s over to the Rangers, who have quickly created a completely different feeling around Madison Square Garden. Jonny, Rupper and Arthur discuss Igor Shesterkin’s incredible opening week, the Rangers winning back their home crowd, improved depth throughout the lineup, Dylan Garand stepping up, the impact of the Rangers’ new additions and why this group already feels more complete than last season. Plus, they discuss Matthew Robertson hitting waivers, possible Rangers call-ups, Alexis Lafrenière’s encouraging all-around game and look ahead to another huge Rangers-Islanders matchup at Madison Square Garden. 0:00 Intro + an incredible Islanders fan voicemail 1:56 Jonny’s Rangers home opener story 3:25 Islanders dominate the Devils again 6:38 Are the Devils still an elite team? 7:40 Do the Devils have a “B game”? 10:55 Concerns about New Jersey’s goaltending 14:47 Anthony Mantha’s fit with the Devils 16:23 Luke Hughes and the Devils power play 17:49 Victor Eklund is forcing the Islanders’ hand 20:37 The Islanders’ young core is taking shape 22:55 When should the Islanders extend Simon Holmstrom? 26:56 Rangers are rolling to start the season 27:40 What’s different about this Rangers team? 30:37 Rangers depth is making a huge difference 33:31 Rangers fans are buying back in 35:23 Igor Shesterkin has changed the energy at MSG 37:17 How Shesterkin’s goal impacted the Rangers 40:05 Dylan Garand steps up with a shutout 42:31 Matthew Robertson hits waivers 43:53 Who could the Rangers call up? 44:26 Alexis Lafrenière’s encouraging start 46:39 Rangers-Islanders preview + best bet 47:58 Final thoughts Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL season is underway, and Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp and Arthur Staple are back for Episode 60 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to react to the first games for the New York Islanders and New York Rangers while looking ahead to the New Jersey Devils’ season opener. The guys break down the Islanders’ frustrating loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, their offensive struggles, the decision to play Logan Stanley over Scott Mayfield, Anthony Duclair’s performance and whether the Isles did enough this offseason to move the franchise forward. They also answer listener voicemails on expectations for the Islanders, Rangers and Devils, how long it takes to truly evaluate a team, and the direction of the Islanders organization. Then, the conversation shifts to the Rangers after their opening-night loss to the Boston Bruins, including Braden Schneider’s future in New York, Albert Schmitz’s role on the blue line, the Rangers’ defensive structure, JT Miller’s postgame comments and breaking news of Dylan Garand being recalled from Hartford. Finally, the guys preview the Devils’ opener with bold predictions for Jack Hughes, Luke Evangelista, Luke Hughes, Jesper Bratt, Anthony Mantha and the Devils’ goaltending, plus thoughts on Amadeus Lombardi and Sunny Mehta’s early impact on New Jersey. 0:00 Intro 0:53 Which loss was worse: Rangers or Islanders? 2:23 Islanders’ third line gets exposed by Toronto 2:57 Arthur reacts to the Islanders’ opening loss 5:00 Logan Stanley over Scott Mayfield? 7:01 Mike Rupp on how lineup decisions impact a locker room 10:04 Islanders voicemail: When can you judge a team? 13:06 Devils, Rangers & Islanders point predictions 14:52 Did the Islanders’ loss feel too much like last season? 15:34 Anthony Duclair stands out for the Islanders 19:12 Islanders voicemail: Is the GM already on the hot seat? 21:17 What direction are the Islanders actually heading? 24:55 Islanders need to get younger 26:18 Rangers conversation begins 26:30 Rangers voicemail: Should Braden Schneider be traded? 28:02 Breaking down Schneider’s opening-night struggles 29:08 Could Schneider benefit from a fresh start? 31:29 Is Schneider the right partner for Albert Schmitz? 31:56 Should the Rangers change their defensive pairs? 33:12 What should the Rangers expect from Schmitz? 34:37 Rangers’ defensive structure & JT Miller’s comments 35:25 Dylan Garand recalled from Hartford 36:48 Devils season preview 37:02 Devils voicemail: 2026-27 season predictions 38:26 Ranking the Devils’ bold predictions 40:28 Mike Rupp’s Jesper Bratt 100-point prediction 42:34 Can Jack Hughes reach 100 points? 43:12 Amadeus Lombardi makes the Devils roster 43:39 Sunny Mehta’s early impact on New Jersey 45:03 bet365 Bet of the Day 46:09 Outro Presented by bet365 #NHL #NYR #Isles #NJDevils #TriStateHockey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta joins Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp on Episode 59 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to break down his first several months running the team, growing up as a Devils fan in New Jersey and now leading the organization he watched as a kid. Mehta takes us inside his aggressive first offseason as GM, his roster-building philosophy, the importance of healthy debate and collaboration inside a front office, what he learned from his time with the Florida Panthers, why the Devils targeted Luke Evangelista, and how he evaluates the unpredictability of the goaltending position. He also reflects on working alongside Devils legend Martin Brodeur and some of his favorite memories from New Jersey’s Stanley Cup years. After the interview, Arthur and Rupper turn their attention to the rest of the Tri-State, breaking down the New York Rangers’ season-opening shutout loss to the Boston Bruins, what they liked despite the result, the early concerns surrounding New York’s scoring and the young players who stood out. They also preview the New York Islanders’ opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs, discuss the makeup of the Islanders roster, Mathew Barzal’s injury and missed training camp, and what his eventual return could mean for a team that needs his speed and offensive creativity. 00:00 Welcome to Episode 59 00:55 Devils GM Sunny Mehta joins the show 01:12 Growing up a New Jersey Devils fan 03:12 The Devils team that “got away” in 2001 04:21 Remembering the great Devils teams and the A-Line 05:43 Johnny Lazarus calls in with a question 06:58 Mehta’s aggressive first offseason as Devils GM 10:31 Why healthy debate matters inside an NHL front office 12:52 Lessons from Florida and adapting as the NHL evolves 14:25 Why New Jersey targeted Luke Evangelista 16:56 Sunny Mehta explains his goaltending philosophy 20:11 Martin Brodeur and the 2003 Conn Smythe debate 22:36 Reacting to Mehta’s vision for the Devils 25:30 Rangers shut out in their season opener 26:44 Should Rangers fans be concerned about the scoring? 27:22 A young Rangers defenseman makes an early impression 32:18 How New York improved its roster depth 34:37 Breaking down the Islanders entering opening night 35:25 Mathew Barzal’s injury concerns 38:28 Islanders vs. Maple Leafs preview 40:39 How difficult is it to return without a training camp? 43:00 Why the Islanders desperately need Barzal’s offense 44:30 Final thoughts and looking ahead 45:25 Bet365 picks and outro Presented by bet365 #NJDevils #NYR #Isles #NHL #TriStateHockey #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkRangers #NewYorkIslanders #Hockey #NHLPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 58 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is here as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp break down the latest from New York Rangers, New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils training camps and preseason action. The guys start with Semyon Varlamov’s emotional return to the Islanders crease after 662 days away and what a healthy Varlamov could mean behind Ilya Sorokin this season. Then, the conversation shifts to the Devils and their fascinating approach to goaltending, including Jake Allen, Nico Daws, the decision to move on from Jacob Markstrom and whether New Jersey should be willing to spend significant assets on a goalie like Connor Hellebuyck. Plus, Anton Silayev continues to make noise at Devils camp, Albert Schmitz makes his case for the Rangers, Pavel Dorofeyev’s shot gives New York another dangerous weapon, and the Islanders’ power play looks different with Matthew Schaefer running the show. The guys also discuss Scott Mayfield, Mathew Barzal, Brayden Schenn, Braden Schneider’s future with the Rangers, Chris Drury’s job security, the atmosphere surrounding the Rangers organization and much more before answering your Tri-State voicemails. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Episode 58 Intro 1:00 - Semyon Varlamov Returns After 662 Days 3:47 - The Devils' Goaltending Philosophy 5:19 - Is Connor Hellebuyck Still an Option for New Jersey? 13:17 - Is the NHL Moving Away From Expensive Goalies? 18:09 - Anton Silayev Making Noise at Devils Camp 20:38 - Albert Schmitz Impresses for the Rangers 27:53 - Pavel Dorofeyev's Shot & Rangers Offence 29:25 - Scott Mayfield Fighting for His Islanders Role 32:12 - Matthias Maccelli's Opportunity with the Islanders 34:29 - Matthew Schaefer Takes Over the Islanders Power Play 42:06 - Tri-State Voicemails 42:21 - Brayden Schenn's Role & the Anders Lee Debate 48:41 - What Happens With Braden Schneider? 55:12 - Is Chris Drury's Job in Jeopardy? 56:33 - What's Missing From the Rangers Organization? 1:01:56 - Chris Kreider & the Rangers Locker Room Narrative 1:04:50 - Bet365 Bet of the Day & Outro Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 57 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp are holding down the fort with Jonny Lazarus away for this episode — but don’t worry, Jonny will return for the next show. Arthur and Rupp are joined by legendary broadcaster Kenny Albert for a wide-ranging conversation about his incredible career calling hockey, football, baseball and basketball, taking over as the television voice of the New York Rangers following Sam Rosen, and some of his greatest memories from Madison Square Garden. Kenny takes the guys behind the scenes of calling the Olympic gold medal game between the United States and Canada, including Jack Hughes’ golden goal, how he prepares for iconic calls and the emotion surrounding Team USA’s victory. He also shares stories from the Rangers’ 1994 Stanley Cup run, the history of the Rangers-Islanders-Devils rivalries, working alongside generations of New York broadcasters and what makes a player a natural fit for a future career in broadcasting. After the interview, Arthur and Rupp break down the latest around the New Jersey Devils and Luke Evangelista, changes under the new NHL CBA, Bo Horvat being named captain of the New York Islanders, why Matthew Schaefer doesn’t need the “C” just yet and what the shortened NHL training camp and preseason could look like. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Welcome to Episode 57 | Jonny Lazarus is away 0:52 – Kenny Albert joins the show 1:41 – Kenny on calling multiple sports and his broadcasting career 7:21 – Taking over the Rangers TV booth after Sam Rosen 12:34 – Kenny Albert’s Olympic experience 13:17 – Calling the USA-Canada gold medal game 17:36 – How Kenny prepares for historic calls 19:24 – Planning Stanley Cup and gold medal calls 21:27 – Jack Hughes’ emotional postgame interview 24:37 – Rangers memories and the Centennial celebrations 26:29 – Calling the Rangers’ 1994 Stanley Cup Final 28:04 – How the 1994 Cup run led to Kenny meeting his wife 31:43 – Rangers, Islanders and Devils rivalry stories 35:31 – Which NHL players could become broadcasters? 42:14 – Wrapping up with Kenny Albert 43:51 – Luke Evangelista’s deal and the new NHL CBA 46:31 – Latest around the Devils and NHL training camps 46:50 – Bo Horvat named Islanders captain 47:44 – Why Matthew Schaefer doesn’t need the captaincy yet 50:47 – How teams will approach the shortened training camp 52:50 – Does the NHL even need preseason games? 53:52 – Final thoughts and outro Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 56 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp get ready for the start of NHL training camps by breaking down the biggest storylines around the Rangers, Islanders and Devils. The guys debate whether the New York Islanders did enough this offseason, how wide open the Metropolitan Division could be, and where Chris Kreider could land after becoming an unrestricted free agent — including potential fits with the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils and more. They also dive deep into Quinn Hughes’ future with the Minnesota Wild, his latest comments about taking his time with his contract decision, the possibility of eventually joining his brothers in New Jersey, and whether Minnesota could be forced to trade him during the season. Plus, the crew reacts to the Devils adding Luke Evangelista, what his next contract could look like, whether New Jersey is tough enough to contend, and the Rangers’ low-risk addition of Eeli Tolvanen as training camp approaches. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Intro / Episode 56 0:52 — Jonny’s growing Islanders fandom 1:17 — Did the Islanders miss an opportunity this offseason? 2:27 — Can the Islanders still be a playoff team? 3:27 — Why the Metropolitan Division remains wide open 4:45 — Aggressive NHL front offices and roster turnover 7:20 — Chris Kreider becomes an unrestricted free agent 8:00 — Would Kreider make sense for the Islanders? 9:33 — Why signing Kreider could block Islanders prospects 10:18 — Could Kreider fit with the Devils, Bruins or Canadiens? 11:40 — Does Kreider want to join a Stanley Cup contender? 13:51 — Could Chris Kreider ever return to the Rangers? 16:16 — Why NHL fan bases struggle to move on from former players 17:15 — Predicting where Chris Kreider will sign 19:28 — Quinn Hughes’ latest comments on his future 20:41 — Why Hughes has all the leverage with Minnesota 22:17 — Reading into Quinn Hughes’ comments 23:26 — The full Quinn Hughes quote 24:08 — Wild fans vs. Devils fans: what do the comments actually mean? 24:48 — Could Hughes simply wait until free agency? 25:34 — Why a trade directly to New Jersey may not make sense 26:31 — Does Hughes need to see more from the Wild first? 27:36 — Ranking the most likely Quinn Hughes outcomes 29:41 — Devils acquire Luke Evangelista 30:24 — What Evangelista adds to New Jersey’s lineup 31:07 — Evangelista’s next contract could become expensive 31:44 — Are the Devils too small up front? 32:19 — Why New Jersey needs to become harder to play against 34:33 — Where Evangelista fits in the Devils lineup and power play 36:08 — What could Luke Evangelista’s next contract look like? 37:48 — Rangers add Eeli Tolvanen: low risk, high reward? 38:15 — What Tolvanen needs to prove in New York 40:05 — Can Tolvanen secure a Rangers roster spot? 41:13 — Final thoughts 41:57 — Bet365 and closing remarks 42:16 — Remembering the 25th anniversary of September 11 42:34 — Jonny’s Islanders experience and closing thoughts 43:02 — Outro Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 55 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, joined by longtime New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock. Pulock talks about the changing Islanders locker room, life under Peter DeBoer, Matthew Schaefer’s incredible rise, the bond between the Islanders’ longtime core, his career on Long Island, and much more. After the interview, the guys hit your voicemails and break down the Devils’ coaching situation and pressure on Sheldon Keefe, whether Vladimir Tarasenko makes sense for the Rangers, the importance of J.T. Miller, and what the Islanders need from Ilya Sorokin and their goaltending this season. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro 0:32 – Ryan Pulock joins the show 2:52 – Peter DeBoer and the Islanders’ new direction 5:46 – Matthew Schaefer’s impact 6:38 – What makes the Islanders’ core so close? 9:28 – Stories from the NHL bubble 18:28 – The Matthew Schaefer experience 22:34 – Pulock on his game and future 27:21 – Developing his slap shot 31:45 – Defending 2-on-1s 35:07 – How the Islanders organization has changed 39:23 – Reacting to the Pulock interview 48:30 – Mike Rupp’s Devils acting career 54:35 – Breaking into the sports industry 56:38 – Voicemails begin 56:52 – Devils: Sheldon Keefe on the hot seat? 1:03:54 – Rangers: J.T. Miller & Vladimir Tarasenko 1:16:43 – Islanders: Sorokin, Varlamov & expectations 1:23:30 – Bet of the Day & wrap-up Presented by bet365 #TriStateHockey #NHL #Hockey #NYR #NJDevils #Isles #NewYorkRangers #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #QuinnHughes #DylanLarkin #AdamFox #MatthewSchaefer #MetropolitanDivision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 54 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to debate some of the biggest questions surrounding the Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and the Metropolitan Division heading into the 2026-27 NHL season. The guys react to the NHL Network’s Top 20 defensemen rankings, including Adam Fox being left outside the top 10, Matthew Schaefer landing at No. 7, Lane Hutson’s rise, Evan Bouchard, Charlie McAvoy, and more. Then, they break down Jason Demers’ early Metro Division predictions and give their own 1-through-8 rankings, debating where the New York Rangers and Islanders stack up against the Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Plus, the crew answers your voicemails, including whether Dylan Larkin could be a fit with the Devils, what Detroit could possibly get back in a trade, whether Quinn Hughes would give New Jersey or Minnesota the better Stanley Cup window, and the latest debate over Hughes’ future with the Wild. Could Quinn eventually join Jack and Luke Hughes in New Jersey? Does Minnesota need to get an extension done before the season begins? All that and more on a new Tri-State Hockey Podcast. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Episode 54 1:00 — NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen 1:24 — Adam Fox OUTSIDE the Top 10?! 1:50 — Is Matthew Schaefer already the No. 7 defenseman? 5:33 — Lane Hutson’s rise & how NHL Network rankings are made 8:29 — Adam Fox, Rangers bias & what makes an elite defenseman 15:32 — Biggest snubs & future Top 20 defensemen 18:02 — Adam Fox vs. Evan Bouchard 20:48 — Luke Hughes prediction 21:25 — WAY-too-early Metropolitan Division rankings 28:02 — Johnny’s Metro Division predictions 31:35 — Arthur’s Metro Division predictions 33:08 — Mike’s Metro Division predictions 33:30 — Could the Atlantic send five teams to the playoffs? 36:19 — VOICEMAILS: Could Dylan Larkin be traded to the Devils? 37:07 — What would New Jersey give up for Larkin? 41:04 — Can Detroit enter training camp with Larkin still there? 45:05 — Quinn Hughes: Devils vs. Wild — who has the better future? 47:03 — Would Quinn make New Jersey a Stanley Cup favourite? 52:07 — Will Quinn Hughes sign an extension with Minnesota? 55:02 — Would a one-year Quinn Hughes extension make sense? 58:59 — Could Quinn eventually join Jack & Luke Hughes in New Jersey? 1:03:33 — Would acquiring Dylan Larkin convince Quinn to stay? 1:06:27 — What happens next with Quinn Hughes? 1:07:00 — Final thoughts & wrap-up Presented by bet365 #TriStateHockey #NHL #Hockey #NYR #NJDevils #Isles #NewYorkRangers #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #QuinnHughes #DylanLarkin #AdamFox #MatthewSchaefer #MetropolitanDivision 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 [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.