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Episode 18: Isles Bond, Dougie Decision, Rangers Reek
Season 1, Ep. 18
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Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp are back for episode 18 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by Novig — and the vibes are wildly different across the Metro once again.
The Islanders are riding high: incredible team camaraderie (that viral Anders Lee pond hockey video!), depth scoring, elite goaltending from Ilya Sorokin, Simon Holmstrom stepping up huge, and serious "Miracle"-level belief. Are they ready to push all-in before the window closes with Matt Schaefer's ELC?
The Devils finally show signs of life with a strong 60-minute effort against Minnesota — Nico Hischier dominant, Jesper Bratt snapping out of it, and Dougie Hamilton delivering when it mattered most. But the drama lingers: is the Hamilton healthy scratch / return saga salvageable, or is the point of no return already here?
The Rangers continue tiptoeing toward rock bottom: brutal turnovers, no pushback, self-doubt creeping in, questionable roster decisions, and a franchise feel that's completely off (no welcome-back video for Ryan Lindgren?!). Mika Zibanejad is on fire — but is anyone else even trying?
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & quick check-in
00:49 - Islanders pond hockey magic & team vibes
02:19 - Holmstrom shorthanded wizardry & depth heroes vs MIN
04:39 - Sorokin Vezina case & "someone always steps up"
08:23 - Patrick Roy clip & Islanders' special sauce
14:39 - Should the Islanders go for it now? (window with Schaefer's ELC)
19:36 - Devils bounce-back vs MIN — Hischier, Bratt, Hamilton
23:32 - Dougie drama: showcase mode or point of no return?
27:34 - Fitz job security report — root for wins or tank for change?
30:32 - Rangers self-doubt & "looking for answers in the room"
36:49 - Mika carrying everything + roster holes exposed
38:50 - No Lindgren welcome-back video — vibes & culture concerns
43:08 - Playoff math reality check: must-win territory
50:33 - Laf demotion, no fire, and offensive future questions
55:30 - Novig pick (Islanders ML) & wrap-up
Presented by Novig
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