Tri-State Hockey Podcast

Episode 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 begins
0:58 Rangers voicemail: Why doesn’t Chris Drury talk directly to fans?
7:40 Rangers voicemail: Alexis Lafrenière’s production without Artemi Panarin
8:50 Jonny breaks down why Lafrenière’s recent run needs context
13:13 Gabe Perreault’s emergence and what it could mean for Lafrenière’s future
16:19 Did the Rangers mishandle Lafrenière’s development on the power play?
19:07 Devils discussion: Jack Hughes’ leadership jump after the Olympics
21:17 Why learning how to win matters for elite young stars
27:19 Jack Hughes, leadership, and what it really means to be a veteran
31:44 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 Schaefer
53:18 Islanders power-play predictability and the missing shooting threat
56:31 Final voicemail: Should the Islanders keep all of their top prospects?

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The 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.

Timestamps
0:00 – 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 Cup

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Episode 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.

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Today’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 headlines
00:01:08 — Vincent Trocheck comments: honest or too honest?
00:04:38 — Trocheck no-trade list, leverage, and potential landing spots
00:11:36 — Quick Devils aside: would NJ consider adding term right now?
00:13:30 — Adam Fox comments + Rangers retool vs rebuild debate
00:26:23 — 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 list
00:58:39 — “This is an Islanders podcast” moment + transition to Devils
00:59:02 — Devils voicemail: Jesper Bratt benching discussion
01:02:08 — Devils voicemail: biggest sibling swing-and-miss debate
01:04:20 — Final thoughts + wrap up

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Team 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.

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