Tri-State Hockey Podcast

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

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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.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro and which Tri-State team is best positioned?
2:20 Ranking the best forwards across the three teams
4:53 Anthony Mantha and the Devils’ top six
11:30 Finding balance throughout New Jersey’s lineup
14:23 Concerns about the Devils’ defence
19:52 Can New Jersey’s goaltending hold up?
24:42 Breaking down the Rangers’ offseason
30:04 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 role
44:32 Anthony Duclair and the Islanders’ offseason
48:09 Are veterans blocking the Islanders’ young players?
51:25 Could Maxim Tsyplakov take another step?
55:47 Kyle Palmieri and the Islanders’ changing core
58:29 Can the Islanders fix their power play?
1:01:46 Rangers, Islanders and Devils 30-goal trivia
1:10:24 Playoff odds and final thoughts

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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!

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Timestamps

0:00 Intro
0:47 First impressions of NHL Free Agency
1:47 Jacob Markstrom trade reaction
2:46 Devils offseason begins with Nico's extension
6:50 Barrett Hayton offer sheet discussion
11:30 Dawson Mercer & Devils' remaining moves
19:50 Farewell to Pavel Zacha.../Holtz discussion & Devils wrap-up
20:55 Rangers free agency overview
27:20 Rangers' biggest additions
32:50 Rebuilding the Rangers power play
37:30 Are the Rangers just a middle-of-the-pack team?
39:40 Is the Eastern Conference actually weak?
42:30 Metro Division playoff race predictions
44:25 Islanders offseason review
45:40 Should the Islanders target Patrick Laine?
46:30 Anders Lee's departure and youth movement
49:05 Islanders playoff outlook
50:40 Matthew Schaefer story from the Draft
52:05 Final Islanders thoughts
54:35 Stanley Cup odds & final predictions
55:45 Outro

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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 Intro
01:13 Rangers Fan Voicemail: Chris Drury Concerns
08:35 Are the Rangers Still a Destination Team?
17:45 Star Player Empowerment & NHL Destinations
27:10 Rangers Offseason Outlook
36:25 Islanders Direction & Expectations
45:30 Devils Discussion
53:15 Summer Plans for the Podcast
57:00 Final Thoughts

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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.

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Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 49 + Gerard Gallant joins the show
01:05 – Building the Vegas Golden Knights into a contender
02:40 – William Karlsson's evolution into a two way star
04:00 – Gallant's KHL culture shock and Shanghai stories
06:20 – Coaching the Rangers and the 2022 playoff run
08:15 – Kaapo Kakko development and usage debates
10:35 – Artemi Panarin and playoff expectations
12:05 – Coaching pressure in New York vs other markets
13:05 – Developing young players in today's NHL
15:05 – Alexis Lafrenière and confidence growth
17:15 – Deadline additions and balancing the lineup
18:40 – Gallant's favorite young Rangers to coach
20:20 – Vincent Trocheck and bench personalities
21:00 – NHL coaching turnover and short shelf life
23:15 – Mike Rupp stories from Columbus
26:20 – Gallant's Florida Panthers experience
27:30 – Chris Kreider's 52 goal breakout season
29:25 – More KHL stories and worst hotel experiences
31:00 – Reacting to Gerard Gallant's comments
33:00 – Did the Rangers handle young players correctly?
35:20 – Deadline mistakes and roster construction
39:00 – Why coaches are taking the fall more than ever
45:35 – Do all players actually care about winning?

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