{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/690e41eaa17ebcde888c7145/69fba4727272023359c4c315?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 46: Rangers Drop, Devils Big-Game Hunting","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 Intro + NHL Draft Lottery Reactions</p><p>1:12 Why Arthur Staple LOVES the New NHL Lottery Format</p><p>3:29 Mike Rupp Explains Why the Lottery Process Works</p><p>5:12 Jonny Lazarus’ Alternate Lottery Idea</p><p>8:26 “Don’t Suck” — Tanking Debate in the NHL</p><p>9:21 Leafs Winning the Lottery Sparks Conspiracy Talk</p><p>12:49 Chris From Hicksville Calls In</p><p>15:01 Rangers Dropping to 5th Overall — What Happens Next?</p><p>17:58 Could the Rangers TRADE UP in the NHL Draft?</p><p>19:21 Why San Jose Could Be the Biggest Wild Card</p><p>21:09 Could the Devils Make a Massive Move Under Sunny Mehta?</p><p>22:05 Auston Matthews to New Jersey?!</p><p>27:31 Islanders, Devils &amp; Rangers Offseason Outlook</p><p>30:11 What Does a Director of Player Development Actually Do?</p><p>41:31 Ducks vs Golden Knights Betting Pick + Outro</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by bet365</p><p><br></p><p>#NHL #LeafsForever #MapleLeafs #NewYorkRangers #NJDevils #Isles #AustonMatthews #NHLDraft #NHLDraftLottery #HockeyPodcast #TriStateHockeyPodcast #JonnyLazarus #ArthurStaple #MikeRupp</p>","author_name":"The Nation Network"}