Tri-State Hockey Podcast

On Episode 56 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp get ready for the start of NHL training camps by breaking down the biggest storylines around the Rangers, Islanders and Devils. The guys debate whether the New York Islanders did enough this offseason, how wide open the Metropolitan Division could be, and where Chris Kreider could land after becoming an unrestricted free agent — including potential fits with the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils and more. They also dive deep into Quinn Hughes’ future with the Minnesota Wild, his latest comments about taking his time with his contract decision, the possibility of eventually joining his brothers in New Jersey, and whether Minnesota could be forced to trade him during the season. Plus, the crew reacts to the Devils adding Luke Evangelista, what his next contract could look like, whether New Jersey is tough enough to contend, and the Rangers’ low-risk addition of Eeli Tolvanen as training camp approaches.TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Intro / Episode 560:52 — Jonny’s growing Islanders fandom1:17 — Did the Islanders miss an opportunity this offseason?2:27 — Can the Islanders still be a playoff team?3:27 — Why the Metropolitan Division remains wide open4:45 — Aggressive NHL front offices and roster turnover7:20 — Chris Kreider becomes an unrestricted free agent8:00 — Would Kreider make sense for the Islanders?9:33 — Why signing Kreider could block Islanders prospects10:18 — Could Kreider fit with the Devils, Bruins or Canadiens?11:40 — Does Kreider want to join a Stanley Cup contender?13:51 — Could Chris Kreider ever return to the Rangers?16:16 — Why NHL fan bases struggle to move on from former players17:15 — Predicting where Chris Kreider will sign19:28 — Quinn Hughes’ latest comments on his future20:41 — Why Hughes has all the leverage with Minnesota22:17 — Reading into Quinn Hughes’ comments23:26 — The full Quinn Hughes quote24:08 — Wild fans vs. Devils fans: what do the comments actually mean?24:48 — Could Hughes simply wait until free agency?25:34 — Why a trade directly to New Jersey may not make sense26:31 — Does Hughes need to see more from the Wild first?27:36 — Ranking the most likely Quinn Hughes outcomes29:41 — Devils acquire Luke Evangelista30:24 — What Evangelista adds to New Jersey’s lineup31:07 — Evangelista’s next contract could become expensive31:44 — Are the Devils too small up front?32:19 — Why New Jersey needs to become harder to play against34:33 — Where Evangelista fits in the Devils lineup and power play36:08 — What could Luke Evangelista’s next contract look like?37:48 — Rangers add Eeli Tolvanen: low risk, high reward?38:15 — What Tolvanen needs to prove in New York40:05 — Can Tolvanen secure a Rangers roster spot?41:13 — Final thoughts41:57 — Bet365 and closing remarks42:16 — Remembering the 25th anniversary of September 1142:34 — Jonny’s Islanders experience and closing thoughts43:02 — OutroPresented by bet365

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 55 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, joined by longtime New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock. Pulock talks about the changing Islanders locker room, life under Peter DeBoer, Matthew Schaefer’s incredible rise, the bond between the Islanders’ longtime core, his career on Long Island, and much more. After the interview, the guys hit your voicemails and break down the Devils’ coaching situation and pressure on Sheldon Keefe, whether Vladimir Tarasenko makes sense for the Rangers, the importance of J.T. Miller, and what the Islanders need from Ilya Sorokin and their goaltending this season. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro 0:32 – Ryan Pulock joins the show 2:52 – Peter DeBoer and the Islanders’ new direction5:46 – Matthew Schaefer’s impact 6:38 – What makes the Islanders’ core so close? 9:28 – Stories from the NHL bubble 18:28 – The Matthew Schaefer experience 22:34 – Pulock on his game and future 27:21 – Developing his slap shot31:45 – Defending 2-on-1s 35:07 – How the Islanders organization has changed 39:23 – Reacting to the Pulock interview 48:30 – Mike Rupp’s Devils acting career 54:35 – Breaking into the sports industry 56:38 – Voicemails begin 56:52 – Devils: Sheldon Keefe on the hot seat? 1:03:54 – Rangers: J.T. Miller & Vladimir Tarasenko 1:16:43 – Islanders: Sorokin, Varlamov & expectations 1:23:30 – Bet of the Day & wrap-upPresented by bet365#TriStateHockey #NHL #Hockey #NYR #NJDevils #Isles #NewYorkRangers #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #QuinnHughes #DylanLarkin #AdamFox #MatthewSchaefer #MetropolitanDivision

Johnny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 54 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to debate some of the biggest questions surrounding the Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and the Metropolitan Division heading into the 2026-27 NHL season. The guys react to the NHL Network’s Top 20 defensemen rankings, including Adam Fox being left outside the top 10, Matthew Schaefer landing at No. 7, Lane Hutson’s rise, Evan Bouchard, Charlie McAvoy, and more. Then, they break down Jason Demers’ early Metro Division predictions and give their own 1-through-8 rankings, debating where the New York Rangers and Islanders stack up against the Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Plus, the crew answers your voicemails, including whether Dylan Larkin could be a fit with the Devils, what Detroit could possibly get back in a trade, whether Quinn Hughes would give New Jersey or Minnesota the better Stanley Cup window, and the latest debate over Hughes’ future with the Wild. Could Quinn eventually join Jack and Luke Hughes in New Jersey? Does Minnesota need to get an extension done before the season begins? All that and more on a new Tri-State Hockey Podcast.TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Episode 541:00 — NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen1:24 — Adam Fox OUTSIDE the Top 10?!1:50 — Is Matthew Schaefer already the No. 7 defenseman?5:33 — Lane Hutson’s rise & how NHL Network rankings are made8:29 — Adam Fox, Rangers bias & what makes an elite defenseman15:32 — Biggest snubs & future Top 20 defensemen18:02 — Adam Fox vs. Evan Bouchard20:48 — Luke Hughes prediction21:25 — WAY-too-early Metropolitan Division rankings28:02 — Johnny’s Metro Division predictions31:35 — Arthur’s Metro Division predictions33:08 — Mike’s Metro Division predictions33:30 — Could the Atlantic send five teams to the playoffs?36:19 — VOICEMAILS: Could Dylan Larkin be traded to the Devils?37:07 — What would New Jersey give up for Larkin?41:04 — Can Detroit enter training camp with Larkin still there?45:05 — Quinn Hughes: Devils vs. Wild — who has the better future?47:03 — Would Quinn make New Jersey a Stanley Cup favourite?52:07 — Will Quinn Hughes sign an extension with Minnesota?55:02 — Would a one-year Quinn Hughes extension make sense?58:59 — Could Quinn eventually join Jack & Luke Hughes in New Jersey?1:03:33 — Would acquiring Dylan Larkin convince Quinn to stay?1:06:27 — What happens next with Quinn Hughes?1:07:00 — Final thoughts & wrap-upPresented by bet365#TriStateHockey #NHL #Hockey #NYR #NJDevils #Isles #NewYorkRangers #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #QuinnHughes #DylanLarkin #AdamFox #MatthewSchaefer #MetropolitanDivision

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 53 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to break down the biggest storylines surrounding the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers and New York Islanders as the NHL offseason continues. The guys open the show by discussing Vincent Trocheck's recent comments about choosing the Rangers because of Artemi Panarin, leading to a conversation about whether New York still has the star power to attract elite free agents. They examine Chris Drury's offseason, the perception surrounding the Rangers organization, and what the franchise must do to become a destination again. The conversation then shifts to a debate over the NHL's best center duos after a recent ranking left both the Rangers and Islanders outside the top tiers. The crew explains why Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier deserve to be among the league's elite pairings, compares Mika Zibanejad and J.T. Miller against Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal, and discusses where each Tri-State team stacks up down the middle. Later, the guys answer listener questions, including what the Islanders need from Brayden Schenn and Ondřej Palát to justify last season's trade deadline moves, whether Bo Horvat or Mathew Barzal is more valuable moving forward, and if Dawson Mercer should already be locked into a long-term extension with the Devils. Finally, they discuss the NHL's rising salary cap, how the next wave of superstar contracts could reshape the league, and which teams are best positioned for long-term success before wrapping up the show with their Bet365 Bet of the Day and final thoughts. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Vinny Trocheck & Artemi Panarin's impact 14:54 Rangers expectations heading into next season 16:54 Ranking the NHL's best center duos 26:26 Islanders mailbag: Brayden Schenn, Ondřej Palát & Horvat vs. Barzal 33:38 Should the Devils extend Dawson Mercer? 40:07 NHL salary cap boom & the next generation of superstar contracts 45:17 Shoulder Check Showcase & Bet365 Bet of the Day 47:04 Final thoughts Presented by bet365

Johnny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp are back together for Episode 52 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to assess where the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers and New York Islanders stand following their offseason moves.The guys begin with the Devils and debate whether New Jersey has the strongest roster of the three teams. They break down where Anthony Mantha could fit alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, the improved versatility of the forward group, concerns surrounding the defence and whether Jake Allen, Nico Daws and David Rittich can provide enough stability in goal.The conversation then shifts to the Rangers following an active offseason. Arthur explains why he liked Chris Drury’s moves, while the group discusses the Vincent Trocheck trade, Pavel Dorofeyev, the Rangers’ lack of depth down the middle and the pressure facing J.T. Miller, Alexis Lafrenière, Gabe Perreault and head coach Mike Sullivan.Finally, the guys examine the Islanders’ quiet summer, Anthony Duclair’s future, whether veteran players could block opportunities for younger talent and what Peter DeBoer can get out of the current roster. They also discuss the Islanders’ struggling power play, Matthew Schaefer’s role and whether the team did enough to improve. The show closes with a Tri-State trivia challenge featuring every Rangers, Islanders and Devils player to record a 30-goal season since 2003-04.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro and which Tri-State team is best positioned?2:20 Ranking the best forwards across the three teams4:53 Anthony Mantha and the Devils’ top six11:30 Finding balance throughout New Jersey’s lineup14:23 Concerns about the Devils’ defence19:52 Can New Jersey’s goaltending hold up?24:42 Breaking down the Rangers’ offseason30:04 Are the Rangers stuck in the middle?34:30 Which Rangers players must step up?39:03 Pressure on Mike Sullivan and Gabe Perreault’s role44:32 Anthony Duclair and the Islanders’ offseason48:09 Are veterans blocking the Islanders’ young players?51:25 Could Maxim Tsyplakov take another step?55:47 Kyle Palmieri and the Islanders’ changing core58:29 Can the Islanders fix their power play?1:01:46 Rangers, Islanders and Devils 30-goal trivia1:10:24 Playoff odds and final thoughtsPresented by bet365

NHL Free Agency is officially behind us, and it's time to break down what it all means for the Metro Division.On Episode 51 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Jonny Lazarus and Mike Rupp dive into the New Jersey Devils' aggressive offseason, the New York Rangers' biggest additions and remaining questions, and whether the New York Islanders have done enough to stay in the playoff picture.The guys discuss Nico Hischier's extension, the Jacob Markstrom trade, the Devils' Barrett Hayton offer sheet, the Rangers' revamped roster, power play options, playoff expectations, the Islanders' quiet offseason, Anders Lee's departure, Patrick Laine as a potential fit, and much more.Who had the best offseason in the Metro? Let us know in the comments!Presented by bet365Timestamps0:00 Intro0:47 First impressions of NHL Free Agency1:47 Jacob Markstrom trade reaction2:46 Devils offseason begins with Nico's extension6:50 Barrett Hayton offer sheet discussion11:30 Dawson Mercer & Devils' remaining moves19:50 Farewell to Pavel Zacha.../Holtz discussion & Devils wrap-up20:55 Rangers free agency overview27:20 Rangers' biggest additions32:50 Rebuilding the Rangers power play37:30 Are the Rangers just a middle-of-the-pack team?39:40 Is the Eastern Conference actually weak?42:30 Metro Division playoff race predictions44:25 Islanders offseason review45:40 Should the Islanders target Patrick Laine?46:30 Anders Lee's departure and youth movement49:05 Islanders playoff outlook50:40 Matthew Schaefer story from the Draft52:05 Final Islanders thoughts54:35 Stanley Cup odds & final predictions55:45 OutroReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Welcome to Episode 50 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast! Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Stanley Cup Champion Mike Rupp reunite to tackle some of the biggest questions facing hockey in the New York market and across the NHL. The show kicks off with a thought-provoking voicemail from a concerned Rangers fan asking whether the New York Rangers are still viewed as a premier destination for star players and whether criticism surrounding Chris Drury is beginning to impact the organization's reputation. The crew dives deep into the changing landscape of player empowerment, discusses the Rangers' current direction, and examines what the future could hold for some of the NHL's biggest stars.The conversation also explores the state of the New York Islanders, their front office changes, organizational direction, and whether they could be emerging as a more attractive destination than their rivals across town. Plus, the guys break down the outlook for the New Jersey Devils, discuss roster-building philosophies around the league, debate how teams stay competitive in today's NHL, and answer listener questions in a wide-ranging offseason edition of the podcast. If you're a Rangers, Islanders, Devils, or NHL fan, this is an episode you won't want to miss.00:00 Intro01:13 Rangers Fan Voicemail: Chris Drury Concerns08:35 Are the Rangers Still a Destination Team?17:45 Star Player Empowerment & NHL Destinations27:10 Rangers Offseason Outlook36:25 Islanders Direction & Expectations45:30 Devils Discussion53:15 Summer Plans for the Podcast57:00 Final ThoughtsPresented by bet355👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more Tri-State Hockey Podcast content!

Former 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

Jonny 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 bet365