The New York Islanders continue to struggle, the New York Rangers pick up a much-needed comeback win, and the New Jersey Devils keep rolling!
Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple are back for Episode 70 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by bet365!
The guys start with the Islanders' frustrating loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, Matthew Schaefer trying to do too much, the team's ongoing power play struggles, and declining attendance at UBS Arena. Is the organization doing enough to build around its young superstar?
Then, the Rangers battle back to beat the Philadelphia Flyers! The guys discuss a massive win for New York, the emergence of Will Cuylle and Taylor Raddysh's replacement options, Mike Sullivan's praise for Ty Kartye, and what the Rangers should do with their fourth line moving forward.
Finally, the Devils continue their strong start with another victory over the St. Louis Blues. Jack Hughes is heating up, Anthony Mantha is finding his scoring touch, and Luke Hughes continues to impress. Plus, Mike Rupp sounds off on Timo Meier's instigator penalty, and the guys look ahead to a big Devils-Islanders matchup!
00:00 – Intro
00:59 – Islanders fall to the Hurricanes
05:31 – Is Matthew Schaefer trying to do too much?
08:16 – Declining attendance at UBS Arena
13:23 – Are the Islanders wasting their opportunity with Schaefer?
24:13 – Islanders' disastrous power play
30:10 – Should Schaefer play the full two minutes on the power play?
33:05 – Rangers pull off a massive comeback against the Flyers
36:19 – Rangers' emerging young players and comparisons to Ryan Callahan
38:39 – Mike Sullivan's high praise for Ty Kartye
40:56 – What could Kartye's next contract look like?
43:49 – Rangers' fourth-line decisions
47:53 – Devils continue rolling with another win
51:37 – Jack Hughes and Anthony Mantha heating up
54:07 – Mike Rupp sounds off on Timo Meier's instigator penalty
57:54 – Devils vs. Islanders preview and closing thoughts
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Presented by bet365
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