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49. Episode 49: Gerard Gallant
01:01:56||Season 1, Ep. 49Former 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.Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Episode 49 + Gerard Gallant joins the show01:05 – Building the Vegas Golden Knights into a contender02:40 – William Karlsson's evolution into a two way star04:00 – Gallant's KHL culture shock and Shanghai stories06:20 – Coaching the Rangers and the 2022 playoff run08:15 – Kaapo Kakko development and usage debates10:35 – Artemi Panarin and playoff expectations12:05 – Coaching pressure in New York vs other markets13:05 – Developing young players in today's NHL15:05 – Alexis Lafrenière and confidence growth17:15 – Deadline additions and balancing the lineup18:40 – Gallant's favorite young Rangers to coach20:20 – Vincent Trocheck and bench personalities21:00 – NHL coaching turnover and short shelf life23:15 – Mike Rupp stories from Columbus26:20 – Gallant's Florida Panthers experience27:30 – Chris Kreider's 52 goal breakout season29:25 – More KHL stories and worst hotel experiences31:00 – Reacting to Gerard Gallant's comments33:00 – Did the Rangers handle young players correctly?35:20 – Deadline mistakes and roster construction39:00 – Why coaches are taking the fall more than ever45:35 – Do all players actually care about winning?#TriStateHockey #NYR #NewYorkRangers #GerardGallant #NHL #HockeyPodcast #MikeRupp #ArthurStaple #JonnyLazarus #VegasGoldenKnights #AlexisLafreniere #KaapoKakko #ChrisKreider #NHLPlayoffs #bet365
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48. Episode 48: Tony DeAngelo
51:13||Season 1, Ep. 48Jonny 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 thoughtsPresented by bet36547. Episode 47: Sweet Lou Lamoriello
56:41||Season 1, Ep. 47Lou 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 #MikeRuppTimestamps:0:00 – Welcome to Episode 471:03 – Lou Lamoriello joins the show2:00 – Lou’s thoughts on today’s NHL playoff style3:24 – Matthew Schaefer’s incredible rookie season5:01 – Zach Benson, Sam Bennett & playoff intangibles6:21 – The future of college hockey development9:10 – Free agency, contracts & today’s NHL cap era12:02 – Lou’s views on analytics vs. the eye test16:09 – The Devils’ Stanley Cup teams & dynasty years19:17 – Lou explains the famous “rules” culture25:25 – Treating every player equally in Toronto26:46 – Player empowerment & short-term contracts28:08 – Fixing the Islanders culture & defensive structure32:05 – Patrik Elias almost becoming a Ranger34:03 – Mike Rupp reflects on his Devils development years38:04 – Lou’s most memorable NHL Draft stories44:18 – Bruce Springsteen & life away from hockey45:11 – Peter DeBoer’s impact on the Islanders46:30 – Why Lou always helps new NHL general managers50:06 – Islanders talk after the Lou interview52:16 – Goodrow Family 5K discussion53:27 – Mathew Barzal injury update & Team Canada55:08 – bet365 picks & show wrap-up46. Episode 46: Rangers Drop, Devils Big-Game Hunting
42:36||Season 1, Ep. 46Episode 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 Reactions1:12 Why Arthur Staple LOVES the New NHL Lottery Format3:29 Mike Rupp Explains Why the Lottery Process Works5:12 Jonny Lazarus’ Alternate Lottery Idea8:26 “Don’t Suck” — Tanking Debate in the NHL9:21 Leafs Winning the Lottery Sparks Conspiracy Talk12:49 Chris From Hicksville Calls In15:01 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 Card21:09 Could the Devils Make a Massive Move Under Sunny Mehta?22:05 Auston Matthews to New Jersey?!27:31 Islanders, Devils & Rangers Offseason Outlook30:11 What Does a Director of Player Development Actually Do?41:31 Ducks vs Golden Knights Betting Pick + OutroPresented by bet365#NHL #LeafsForever #MapleLeafs #NewYorkRangers #NJDevils #Isles #AustonMatthews #NHLDraft #NHLDraftLottery #HockeyPodcast #TriStateHockeyPodcast #JonnyLazarus #ArthurStaple #MikeRupp45. Episode 45: Hughes Drama & Lottery Preview
40:08||Season 1, Ep. 45Episode 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.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Episode 4500:47 Biggest NHL playoff surprises02:25 Devils fans and the Flyers Hurricanes dilemma03:56 Quinn Hughes dominates for Minnesota06:43 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 speculation16:21 Former Rangers, Islanders, and Devils in the playoffs17:54 Scott Wedgewood’s Colorado impact19:14 John Marino, Jeff Gorton, and Mats Zuccarello22:55 Zuccarello on mentoring Kaprizov24:45 John Hynes and Jack Capuano discussion26:18 Mark Gatcomb youth hockey story28:47 Gavin McKenna and the NHL Draft Lottery31:29 Rangers development path and lineup opportunity34:44 Ilya Sorokin named Vezina finalist36:14 Voicemail: Should Matthew Schaefer be Islanders captain?39:04 bet365 read and Montreal Canadiens pickPresented by bet36544. Episode 44: Islanders Post-Mortem
01:16:20||Season 1, Ep. 44Episode 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 bet36543. Episode 43: Devils Post-Mortem
01:07:23||Season 1, Ep. 43Episode 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 Devils20:17 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 Options33:14 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 Debate43:24 Trade Options & Cap Reality 47:10 Risk of Paying Young Defensemen 49:10 Offseason Plan + Final ThoughtsPresented by bet365