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32. Episode 32: Last Laf, New Hughes, Barzal Buries
01:02:44||Season 1, Ep. 32Episode 32 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by No Vig, is a full voicemail edition as Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple let the listeners drive the conversation. The guys open with a Rangers-heavy discussion on Chris Drury’s lack of visibility with the fanbase before diving into Alexis Lafrenière’s recent offensive surge, what’s real, what’s situational, and whether his chemistry with Gabe Perreault could be a meaningful sign for the future. They also shift to the Devils and break down Jack Hughes’ recent growth as a leader following his Olympic experience, what Sheldon Keefe had to say about it, and why winning at a high level can change a player’s voice inside a room. Then the show turns heavily toward the Islanders, with multiple voicemails focused on Mathieu Darche, the Brayden Schenn trade, J.G. Pageau’s extension, prospect timelines, roster flexibility, and whether Mathew Barzal is part of the problem on the power play or still central to the solution. A fun, opinionated, fan-driven episode with strong debate from all three hosts.Timestamps:0:00 Intro / Episode 32 voicemail edition begins0:58 Rangers voicemail: Why doesn’t Chris Drury talk directly to fans?7:40 Rangers voicemail: Alexis Lafrenière’s production without Artemi Panarin8:50 Jonny breaks down why Lafrenière’s recent run needs context13:13 Gabe Perreault’s emergence and what it could mean for Lafrenière’s future16:19 Did the Rangers mishandle Lafrenière’s development on the power play?19:07 Devils discussion: Jack Hughes’ leadership jump after the Olympics21:17 Why learning how to win matters for elite young stars27:19 Jack Hughes, leadership, and what it really means to be a veteran31:44 Islanders voicemail: Why is there backlash to Mathieu Darche’s deadline?36:48 Are the Islanders’ future draft picks trade chips or keepers?41:33 Islanders voicemail: Will Schenn/Pageau block the path for young players?48:49 Islanders voicemail: Is Mathew Barzal actually hurting the power play?50:27 Why the power play may need to run through Mathew Schaefer53:18 Islanders power-play predictability and the missing shooting threat56:31 Final voicemail: Should the Islanders keep all of their top prospects?Presented by Novig
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31. Episode 31: Mathieu Darche Exclusive
36:31||Season 1, Ep. 31The Tri-State Hockey Podcast welcomes its first ever guest, as New York Islanders GM Mathieu Darche joins Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple to break down the Islanders’ trade deadline moves, the decision to acquire Brayden Schenn, and how the organization is pushing toward the playoffs. Darche dives into his philosophy as a first-year GM, why players are increasingly willing to waive no-trade clauses to come to Long Island, and how the emergence of young star Matthew Schaefer has accelerated the team’s timeline.The guys also discuss extending Jean-Gabriel Pageau, the leadership of Anders Lee, building a playoff-ready roster, and what Darche learned from his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning during their Stanley Cup runs. Plus, Jonny gets called out as a Long Island “traitor” for being a Rangers fan… and reveals a wild bet that he’ll get an Islanders sleeve tattoo if the Isles win the Stanley Cup.Timestamps0:00 – Intro & first ever Tri-State Hockey Podcast guest 0:35 – Islanders trade deadline & acquiring Brayden Schenn 3:08 – Jonny the Long Islander… who cheers for the Rangers 5:33 – Darche’s first NHL trade deadline as GM 9:37 – College hockey scouting & the development pipeline 14:07 – Extending Jean-Gabriel Pageau & building the roster 18:22 – Darche’s management style & Islanders culture 21:47 – Lessons learned from Tampa Bay’s Cup teams 33:49 – Jonny’s Islanders tattoo bet if they win the CupPresented by Novig30. Episode 30: Trade Deadline Day
56:31||Season 1, Ep. 30Episode 30 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is all about NHL Trade Deadline Day. Jonny Lazarus is joined by Mike Rupp and Arthur Staple as the trio dives into what to expect from the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils as the clock ticks toward the deadline. Will the Rangers hang on to Vinny? Could the Islanders shake things up to stay in the race? And are the Devils buyers, sellers, or somewhere in between? The guys break down the latest buzz, potential moves, and the biggest storylines surrounding the Tri-State teams on one of the most chaotic days on the NHL calendar. Presented by Novig29. Episode 29: Trade Deadline Primer
01:10:35||Season 1, Ep. 29Today’s Tri-State Hockey Podcast is packed as Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple rip through Trade Deadline week storylines across the Tri-State. The guys open on the Vincent Trocheck trade chatter and why his candid comments shouldn’t surprise anyone, then pivot into the bigger Rangers-picture conversation around Adam Fox and what a “retool” really looks like right now. From there, it’s into the mailbag and voicemails before a deep Islanders deadline segment — including which young pieces might actually have to move if the Isles want a true needle-mover. The show wraps with a Devils check-in, lineup decisions, and more listener questions as the deadline inches closer.TIMESTAMPS:00:00:14 — Intro + Trade Deadline week setup and Rangers headlines00:01:08 — Vincent Trocheck comments: honest or too honest?00:04:38 — Trocheck no-trade list, leverage, and potential landing spots00:11:36 — Quick Devils aside: would NJ consider adding term right now?00:13:30 — Adam Fox comments + Rangers retool vs rebuild debate00:26:23 — Developing the kids vs pushing for wins: who should be playing?00:33:37 — Islanders segment begins + voicemail from Chris (Hicksville)00:42:16 — Islanders voicemail from Scot (Massapequa) + deadline wish list00:58:39 — “This is an Islanders podcast” moment + transition to Devils00:59:02 — Devils voicemail: Jesper Bratt benching discussion01:02:08 — Devils voicemail: biggest sibling swing-and-miss debate01:04:20 — Final thoughts + wrap upPresented by Novig28. Episode 28: Red, White And Hughes
53:04||Season 1, Ep. 28Team USA captures Olympic gold — and the Tri-State lens makes it even sweeter.Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple are back with a special gold medal edition of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast breaking down the Americans’ championship run at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The guys dive into how the United States men's national ice hockey team handled the pressure on the biggest stage, the defining moments in the gold medal game, and which performances will be remembered for years to come. From the emotional tone-setters to the unsung depth pieces, they analyze what separated this group from the rest of the field and what this win means for the future of USA Hockey. Plus, they examine the ripple effects across the Rangers, Devils, and Islanders — and which Tri-State connections came up biggest when it mattered most.Presented by Novig — sports betting without the juice.27. Episode 27: TSHP LIVE At The Atrium
42:59||Season 1, Ep. 27Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 26 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by NoVig & Proraso — and this time they’re LIVE from the Atrium inside Ideal Glass Studios in New York City. In front of a packed Tri-State crowd, the guys kick things off by reflecting on the growth of the show and what it means to bring the podcast to a live audience in Manhattan. From there, they blend Milan Games analysis with Tri-State identity — breaking down Devils, Rangers, and Islanders representation, role usage in short-tournament hockey, specialty teams impact, and how Olympic deployment shapes perception back home. There’s lineup talk, pressure debates, and what these performances could signal for the stretch run once the NHL season resumes. Plus: crowd roll calls, sponsor banter, Producer Vick’s voicemail presence, and a full live-show atmosphere from start to finish.Timestamps0:13 – Live intro + thanking the crowd at Ideal Glass Studios3:30 – Tri-State fan roll call (Rangers, Devils, Islanders)9:04 – Arthur Staple intro + Olympic perspective13:42 – Mike Rupp intro + tournament intensity discussion19:10 – Sponsor banter + Producer Vick / voicemail setup24:12 – Devils & Rangers Milan deployment breakdown31:08 – Islanders representation + short-tournament mentality37:40 – Live crowd reactions + pressure debate44:18 – What Milan Games performance means for NHL stretch run49:11 – Final thoughts + wrap-up & live show outroPresented by Novig26. Episode 26: Milan Games RoundTable
47:59||Season 1, Ep. 26Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 26 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by NoVig — and for once, it’s a rare all-positive Tri-State check-in thanks to how the Milan Games have gone for the Devils, Rangers, and Islanders reps. The guys start with Jack Hughes looking like Team USA’s sparkplug despite limited minutes, why the “perimeter” criticism misses the point, and what his role could look like once the real tests arrive. From there, they hit Jesper Bratt’s struggles (and lineup questions), Simon Nemec thriving for Slovakia, and why Switzerland leans so heavily on Nico Hischier and Timo Meier. Then it’s Rangers/USA deployment talk — J.T. Miller and Vincent Trocheck embracing specialty roles, the Trocheck “Minnesota” photo-day joke that somehow turned into discourse, and whether Mike Sullivan has shown enough… or just hasn’t needed to yet. Plus: Bo Horvat’s perfect Team Canada fit, the Islanders’ long-view on Brock Nelson, and a tease for the NYC live show coming up this week.Don’t miss the live show in NYC (West Village) on Thursday night — tickets are free. www.nationgear.caTimestamps0:13 – Episode 26 intro + Tri-State Milan Games overview0:56 – Jack Hughes breakout + role evolution discussion9:06 – “Perimeter” criticism debate + Devils context12:32 – Simon Nemec thriving + Jesper Bratt lineup questions16:47 – Switzerland reliance on Nico Hischier & Timo Meier19:24 – Team USA role players: Miller, Trocheck & PK success25:03 – Trocheck “Minnesota” joke + Rangers reaction29:01 – Evaluating Mike Sullivan’s coaching so far34:31 – Bo Horvat’s Team Canada impact37:41 – Brock Nelson discourse & Islanders perspective43:46 – Matthew Schaefer what-if + Islanders big-picture46:07 – NYC live show plug + sponsor read47:42 – Wrap-up & outro