{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/690e41eaa17ebcde888c7145/69bd5cce1a160b44dba9950a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 34: Puck Gate, Isles Fall, Laf Legend?","description":"<p><strong>Episode 34 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast</strong>, 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.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Timestamps:</strong></h3><p>00:00 – Welcome + Tri-State playoff picture chaos</p><p>01:00 – Islanders collapse + falling out of playoff spot</p><p>03:30 – Late-game mistakes + mentality debate</p><p>06:00 – Devils voicemail: Jack Hughes injury impact</p><p>09:00 – Hughes return + elite production</p><p>12:00 – Leadership, maturity, and expectations</p><p>15:30 – Olympic gold medal puck controversy begins</p><p>20:00 – IOC vs NHL control + bigger picture</p><p>24:30 – Crosby comparison + handling star moments</p><p>28:30 – What makes a true NHL leader?</p><p>32:50 – Devils voicemail: system under Sheldon Keefe</p><p>36:00 – Why Devils look different lately</p><p>40:00 – Goaltending concerns + team inconsistency</p><p>42:30 – Islanders voicemail: trade deadline moves</p><p>46:00 – Aging core vs staying competitive</p><p>50:00 – Playoff race outlook + wildcard scenarios</p><p>54:00 – “Just get in” mindset + Islanders ceiling</p><p>58:30 – Transition to Rangers discussion</p><p>1:04:30 – Rupp’s Torts lineup story (MSG rivalry moment)</p><p>1:10:00 – Old-school hockey vs today’s NHL</p><p>1:18:30 – Wrap-up, sponsor, and closing</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by Novig</p><p><br></p><p>#TriStateHockey #NHL #NewYorkIslanders #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkRangers #JackHughes #HockeyPodcast #NHLPlayoffs #MikeRupp #ArthurStaple #JonnyLazarus</p>","author_name":"The Nation Network"}