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Tri-State Hockey Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 61

You want to talk Rangers? How about the Devils? Wonder how things are going with the Islanders? Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp and Arthur Staple have you covered! Every Tuesday and Friday, Jonny (New York Rangers), Rupper (New Jersey Devils) and Arthur (New York Islanders) go around the Tri-State area to break down all the news, notes and major talking points surrounding each club. Expect some health debate, favouritism and a call-in line (for the fans)!

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Episode 60: Islanders Concerns, Rangers Trade Talk & Devils Predictions

Season 1 · Episode 60

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 46:45

The NHL season is underway, and Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp and Arthur Staple are back for Episode 60 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to react to the first games for the New York Islanders and New York Rangers while looking ahead to the New Jersey Devils’ season opener. The guys break down the Islanders’ frustrating loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, their offensive struggles, the decision to play Logan Stanley over Scott Mayfield, Anthony Duclair’s performance and whether the Isles did enough this offseason to move the franchise forward. They also answer listener voicemails on expectations for the Islanders, Rangers and Devils, how long it takes to truly evaluate a team, and the direction of the Islanders organization. Then, the conversation shifts to the Rangers after their opening-night loss to the Boston Bruins, including Braden Schneider’s future in New York, Albert Schmitz’s role on the blue line, the Rangers’ defensive structure, JT Miller’s postgame comments and breaking news of Dylan Garand being recalled from Hartford. Finally, the guys preview the Devils’ opener with bold predictions for Jack Hughes, Luke Evangelista, Luke Hughes, Jesper Bratt, Anthony Mantha and the Devils’ goaltending, plus thoughts on Amadeus Lombardi and Sunny Mehta’s early impact on New Jersey.

0:00 Intro

0:53 Which loss was worse: Rangers or Islanders?

2:23 Islanders’ third line gets exposed by Toronto

2:57 Arthur reacts to the Islanders’ opening loss

5:00 Logan Stanley over Scott Mayfield?

7:01 Mike Rupp on how lineup decisions impact a locker room

10:04 Islanders voicemail: When can you judge a team?

13:06 Devils, Rangers & Islanders point predictions

14:52 Did the Islanders’ loss feel too much like last season?

15:34 Anthony Duclair stands out for the Islanders

19:12 Islanders voicemail: Is the GM already on the hot seat?

21:17 What direction are the Islanders actually heading?

24:55 Islanders need to get younger

26:18 Rangers conversation begins

26:30 Rangers voicemail: Should Braden Schneider be traded?

28:02 Breaking down Schneider’s opening-night struggles

29:08 Could Schneider benefit from a fresh start?

31:29 Is Schneider the right partner for Albert Schmitz?

31:56 Should the Rangers change their defensive pairs?

33:12 What should the Rangers expect from Schmitz?

34:37 Rangers’ defensive structure & JT Miller’s comments

35:25 Dylan Garand recalled from Hartford

36:48 Devils season preview

37:02 Devils voicemail: 2026-27 season predictions

38:26 Ranking the Devils’ bold predictions

40:28 Mike Rupp’s Jesper Bratt 100-point prediction

42:34 Can Jack Hughes reach 100 points?

43:12 Amadeus Lombardi makes the Devils roster

43:39 Sunny Mehta’s early impact on New Jersey

45:03 bet365 Bet of the Day

46:09 Outro

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Episode 59: It's Always Sunny

Season 1 · Episode 49

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 46:46

New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta joins Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp on Episode 59 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast to break down his first several months running the team, growing up as a Devils fan in New Jersey and now leading the organization he watched as a kid. Mehta takes us inside his aggressive first offseason as GM, his roster-building philosophy, the importance of healthy debate and collaboration inside a front office, what he learned from his time with the Florida Panthers, why the Devils targeted Luke Evangelista, and how he evaluates the unpredictability of the goaltending position. He also reflects on working alongside Devils legend Martin Brodeur and some of his favorite memories from New Jersey’s Stanley Cup years.

After the interview, Arthur and Rupper turn their attention to the rest of the Tri-State, breaking down the New York Rangers’ season-opening shutout loss to the Boston Bruins, what they liked despite the result, the early concerns surrounding New York’s scoring and the young players who stood out. They also preview the New York Islanders’ opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs, discuss the makeup of the Islanders roster, Mathew Barzal’s injury and missed training camp, and what his eventual return could mean for a team that needs his speed and offensive creativity.

00:00 Welcome to Episode 59

00:55 Devils GM Sunny Mehta joins the show

01:12 Growing up a New Jersey Devils fan

03:12 The Devils team that “got away” in 2001

04:21 Remembering the great Devils teams and the A-Line

05:43 Johnny Lazarus calls in with a question

06:58 Mehta’s aggressive first offseason as Devils GM

10:31 Why healthy debate matters inside an NHL front office

12:52 Lessons from Florida and adapting as the NHL evolves

14:25 Why New Jersey targeted Luke Evangelista

16:56 Sunny Mehta explains his goaltending philosophy

Episode 58: Almost There

Season 1 · Episode 58

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 01:06:17

Episode 58 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is here as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp break down the latest from New York Rangers, New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils training camps and preseason action. The guys start with Semyon Varlamov’s emotional return to the Islanders crease after 662 days away and what a healthy Varlamov could mean behind Ilya Sorokin this season. Then, the conversation shifts to the Devils and their fascinating approach to goaltending, including Jake Allen, Nico Daws, the decision to move on from Jacob Markstrom and whether New Jersey should be willing to spend significant assets on a goalie like Connor Hellebuyck. Plus, Anton Silayev continues to make noise at Devils camp, Albert Schmitz makes his case for the Rangers, Pavel Dorofeyev’s shot gives New York another dangerous weapon, and the Islanders’ power play looks different with Matthew Schaefer running the show. The guys also discuss Scott Mayfield, Mathew Barzal, Brayden Schenn, Braden Schneider’s future with the Rangers, Chris Drury’s job security, the atmosphere surrounding the Rangers organization and much more before answering your Tri-State voicemails.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Episode 58 Intro

1:00 - Semyon Varlamov Returns After 662 Days

3:47 - The Devils' Goaltending Philosophy

5:19 - Is Connor Hellebuyck Still an Option for New Jersey?

13:17 - Is the NHL Moving Away From Expensive Goalies?

18:09 - Anton Silayev Making Noise at Devils Camp

20:38 - Albert Schmitz Impresses for the Rangers

27:53 - Pavel Dorofeyev's Shot & Rangers Offence

29:25 - Scott Mayfield Fighting for His Islanders Role

32:12 - Matthias Maccelli's Opportunity with the Islanders

34:29 - Matthew Schaefer Takes Over the Islanders Power Play

42:06 - Tri-State Voicemails

42:21 - Brayden Schenn's Role & the Anders Lee Debate

Episode 57: The Great Kenny Albert

Season 1 · Episode 57

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 55:47

On Episode 57 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp are holding down the fort with Jonny Lazarus away for this episode — but don’t worry, Jonny will return for the next show. Arthur and Rupp are joined by legendary broadcaster Kenny Albert for a wide-ranging conversation about his incredible career calling hockey, football, baseball and basketball, taking over as the television voice of the New York Rangers following Sam Rosen, and some of his greatest memories from Madison Square Garden. Kenny takes the guys behind the scenes of calling the Olympic gold medal game between the United States and Canada, including Jack Hughes’ golden goal, how he prepares for iconic calls and the emotion surrounding Team USA’s victory. He also shares stories from the Rangers’ 1994 Stanley Cup run, the history of the Rangers-Islanders-Devils rivalries, working alongside generations of New York broadcasters and what makes a player a natural fit for a future career in broadcasting. After the interview, Arthur and Rupp break down the latest around the New Jersey Devils and Luke Evangelista, changes under the new NHL CBA, Bo Horvat being named captain of the New York Islanders, why Matthew Schaefer doesn’t need the “C” just yet and what the shortened NHL training camp and preseason could look like.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – Welcome to Episode 57 | Jonny Lazarus is away

0:52 – Kenny Albert joins the show

1:41 – Kenny on calling multiple sports and his broadcasting career

7:21 – Taking over the Rangers TV booth after Sam Rosen

12:34 – Kenny Albert’s Olympic experience

13:17 – Calling the USA-Canada gold medal game

17:36 – How Kenny prepares for historic calls

19:24 – Planning Stanley Cup and gold medal calls

21:27 – Jack Hughes’ emotional postgame interview

24:37 – Rangers memories and the Centennial celebrations

26:29 – Calling the Rangers’ 1994 Stanley Cup Final

Episode 56: Time To Move On

Season 1 · Episode 56

Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 43:13

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.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Intro / Episode 56

0:52 — Jonny’s growing Islanders fandom

1:17 — 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 open

4:45 — Aggressive NHL front offices and roster turnover

7:20 — Chris Kreider becomes an unrestricted free agent

8:00 — Would Kreider make sense for the Islanders?

9:33 — Why signing Kreider could block Islanders prospects

10:18 — 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?

Episode 55: Pulock’s Perspective

Season 1 · Episode 55

Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 01:25:44

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 direction

5:46 – 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 shot

31:45 – 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

Episode 54: Defensive Discourse

Season 1 · Episode 54

Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 01:09:00

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.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Episode 54

1:00 — NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen

1:24 — 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 made

8:29 — Adam Fox, Rangers bias & what makes an elite defenseman

15:32 — Biggest snubs & future Top 20 defensemen

18:02 — Adam Fox vs. Evan Bouchard

20:48 — Luke Hughes prediction

Episode 53: Player Debates & Off-Season Updates

Season 1 · Episode 53

Thursday, July 30, 2026 • Duration 47:00

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

Episode 52: The Dog Days

Season 1 · Episode 52

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 01:12:45

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?

Episode 51: Free Agency Recap

Season 1 · Episode 51

Thursday, July 2, 2026 • Duration 56:05

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?

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