Tri-State Hockey Podcast

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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)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 46: Rangers Drop, Devils Big-Game Hunting

    Episode 46 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 is PACKED with NHL Draft Lottery reactions, Auston Matthews trade speculation, and offseason chaos around the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down the NHL’s revamped draft lottery process, debate whether the Leafs winning first overall will fuel conspiracy theories, and discuss what Toronto landing the top pick means for the future of Auston Matthews, John Chayka, and Mats Sundin. The crew also dives into the Rangers dropping to 5th overall, possible trade-up scenarios involving San Jose, why the Devils could be one of the NHL’s most aggressive teams this offseason under Sunny Mehta, and whether New Jersey could realistically pursue Auston Matthews. Plus, discussions on player development, the Rangers organizational changes, Islanders draft outlook, and more. Presented by bet365. Whatever the moment, it’s never ordinary. 0:00 Intro + NHL Draft Lottery Reactions 1:12 Why Arthur Staple LOVES the New NHL Lottery Format 3:29 Mike Rupp Explains Why the Lottery Process Works 5:12 Jonny Lazarus’ Alternate Lottery Idea 8:26 “Don’t Suck” — Tanking Debate in the NHL 9:21 Leafs Winning the Lottery Sparks Conspiracy Talk 12:49 Chris From Hicksville Calls In 15:01 Rangers Dropping to 5th Overall — What Happens Next? 17:58 Could the Rangers TRADE UP in the NHL Draft? 19:21 Why San Jose Could Be the Biggest Wild Card 21:09 Could the Devils Make a Massive Move Under Sunny Mehta? 22:05 Auston Matthews to New Jersey?! 27:31 Islanders, Devils & Rangers Offseason Outlook 30:11 What Does a Director of Player Development Actually Do? 41:31 Ducks vs Golden Knights Betting Pick + Outro Presented by bet365 #NHL #LeafsForever #MapleLeafs #NewYorkRangers #NJDevils #Isles #AustonMatthews #NHLDraft #NHLDraftLottery #HockeyPodcast #TriStateHockeyPodcast #JonnyLazarus #ArthurStaple #MikeRupp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  2. MAY 1

    Episode 45: Hughes Drama & Lottery Preview

    Episode 45 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 features Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp bouncing around the biggest storylines in the NHL playoffs, the draft lottery, and the latest surrounding the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils. The guys react to the chaos of the first round, including Anaheim’s rise, Minnesota eliminating Dallas, Montreal’s run, and what it all means for teams that missed the playoffs. They dig into Quinn Hughes’ massive impact with Minnesota and why it could be a nightmare scenario for Devils fans hoping for a future Hughes reunion in New Jersey. Plus, they debate which superstar could someday fit with the Rangers, former Tri-State players still alive in the playoffs, Gavin McKenna and the NHL Draft Lottery, Ilya Sorokin’s Vezina finalist case, Matthew Schaefer’s Calder buzz, and whether Schaefer should ever be rushed into the Islanders captaincy conversation. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Episode 45 00:47 Biggest NHL playoff surprises 02:25 Devils fans and the Flyers Hurricanes dilemma 03:56 Quinn Hughes dominates for Minnesota 06:43 Could Quinn Hughes staying impact Jack Hughes? 09:20 Could Jack Hughes ever join the Rangers? 10:59 Which superstar is most likely to become a Ranger? 13:10 Brady Tkachuk speculation 16:21 Former Rangers, Islanders, and Devils in the playoffs 17:54 Scott Wedgewood’s Colorado impact 19:14 John Marino, Jeff Gorton, and Mats Zuccarello 22:55 Zuccarello on mentoring Kaprizov 24:45 John Hynes and Jack Capuano discussion 26:18 Mark Gatcomb youth hockey story 28:47 Gavin McKenna and the NHL Draft Lottery 31:29 Rangers development path and lineup opportunity 34:44 Ilya Sorokin named Vezina finalist 36:14 Voicemail: Should Matthew Schaefer be Islanders captain? 39:04 bet365 read and Montreal Canadiens pick Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  3. APR 28

    Episode 44: Islanders Post-Mortem

    Episode 44 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is a full New York Islanders postmortem as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down a season that started with promise and ended in collapse. From Matthew Schaefer’s historic rookie campaign to Ilya Sorokin masking deeper roster flaws, the guys dive into what went wrong and why this team couldn’t sustain success. They debate the impact of Pete DeBoer behind the bench, whether this core has hit its ceiling, and what changes are actually realistic this offseason. A packed voicemail segment fuels discussion around fixing the blue line, navigating roster logjams, and finding the right fit for Mathew Barzal. It’s an honest, in-depth look at where the Islanders go next in a pivotal summer. Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Islanders Postmortem Setup 1:00 Reflecting on the Season After Time to Process 3:00 Matthew Schaefer’s Breakout & Rookie Records 5:00 Sorokin’s Elite Season & Team Masking Issues 7:30 Deadline Moves & Questionable Decisions 10:00 Late Season Collapse & Missed Playoffs 13:00 Islanders vs Playoff Teams Comparison 16:00 Identity Issues & System Breakdown 19:00 Lack of Progress Throughout the Season 22:00 Offensive Decline & Defensive Problems 25:00 Are Sorokin’s Prime Years Being Wasted? 28:00 Pete DeBoer Impact & Expectations 31:00 Will the Islanders Actually Make Big Changes? 34:00 Voicemail #1: Fixing the Right Side Defense 41:00 Voicemail #2: Left Side Logjam & Trade Options 48:00 Voicemail #3: Who Fits with Mathew Barzal? 55:00 Should the Islanders Consider Moving Barzal? 1:02:00 Final Thoughts on Roster Direction 1:10:00 Closing Thoughts, Outlook & Wrap Up Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m

  4. APR 23

    Episode 43: Devils Post-Mortem

    Episode 43 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is here as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp dive into a full New Jersey Devils season postmortem and what comes next for the franchise. The guys break down the early Stanley Cup Playoff storylines, including the dominance of the Philadelphia Flyers and what it reveals about structure, defense, and rush chances. They then shift focus to the Devils, reacting to Sunny Mehta’s introductory press conference, his analytics-plus-intuition philosophy, and what it means for the organization moving forward. From coaching uncertainty around Sheldon Keefe to roster decisions, defensive concerns, and fan expectations, this episode covers every angle of a pivotal offseason in New Jersey. 00:00 Intro + Devils Season Postmortem 00:38 Flyers Dominance & Early Playoff Takeaways 02:06 Why Structure Wins in the Playoffs 03:54 Pressure on Metro Teams 05:03 Devils Identity Problem (Rush vs Playoffs) 07:48 Devils Without Jack Hughes 09:24 Key Stat Issue: Rebounds & Retrieval 10:47 Goaltending Gap vs Contenders 11:10 Sunny Mehta Hiring Reaction (Jersey John) 12:24 Fan Excitement + First Impressions 13:02 Mehta as a Devils Fan 16:07 Analytics vs Human Element Debate 18:02 Mehta’s Vision for the Devils 20:17 Front Office & Offseason Priorities 23:44 Nico Hischier Extension Talk 25:49 Coaching Debate: Sheldon Keefe 28:18 New GM = New Coach? 30:30 Coaching Market Options 33:14 Devils Late-Season Offensive Surge 35:17 Risk of Another Slow Start 37:21 Devils Defense Concerns 39:46 Dougie Hamilton Decision 41:52 Luke Hughes Expectations 42:33 Simon Nemec Debate 43:24 Trade Options & Cap Reality 47:10 Risk of Paying Young Defensemen 49:10 Offseason Plan + Final Thoughts Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m

  5. APR 16

    Episode 42: Rangers Post-Mortem

    The Rangers’ season is officially over, and that means it’s time for a full post-mortem. On Episode 42 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365, Jonny Lazarus is joined by Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp to break down everything that went wrong for the New York Rangers this season. From the early-season offensive struggles and major injuries to questions about the team’s leadership, roster construction, and front-office direction, the guys take a deep dive into how the year unraveled. They also debate what comes next for the Rangers — including whether the team should trade a potential top draft pick, the future of Vincent Trocheck, possible offseason trade targets, and whether the organization needs a major roster reset or just a few strategic moves. Plus, the guys react to fan voicemails about the team’s direction and discuss potential free-agent fits that could reshape the Rangers lineup next season. Presented by bet365 Chapters 0:00 Intro — Rangers season officially over 0:12 Setting up the Rangers post-mortem 0:54 Arthur Staple on the bizarre season and early struggles 2:40 Offensive issues and injuries derail the year 4:41 Late-season positives and what they mean 5:11 Are the Rangers actually closer than they appear? 6:16 Mike Rupp’s positives from the season 8:15 Voicemail: Should the Rangers trade their top draft pick? 9:32 Debating a potential blockbuster trade for a star forward 12:02 Rangers roster timeline and long-term contracts 15:17 Are the Rangers stuck between competing and rebuilding? 18:20 Debate: Building around stars vs improving depth 21:01 What if J.T. Miller regresses next season? 24:10 Looking at Rangers production after Christmas 27:22 Voicemail: Should the Rangers keep Vincent Trocheck? 29:29 Trocheck trade value and offseason decisions 33:04 Could the Rangers keep Trocheck into next season? 35:23 Why the Rangers still aren’t a playoff team yet 40:56 Why Braden Schneider might be the most likely trade piece 43:09 Free-agent and trade targets for the Rangers 48:24 Could bringing back Mats Zuccarello make sense? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  6. APR 13

    Episode 41: Isles Out, Devils Out, Rangers Out

    Episode 41 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is a full-on postmortem for the Islanders, Devils, and Rangers after all three teams officially miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple react to the Islanders’ collapse, debate whether major roster surgery is finally coming to Long Island, and dig into the criticism surrounding Matthew Darsch, Ilya Sorokin, Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal, and the trade-deadline additions. The guys then shift to New Jersey to talk about the Devils’ line combinations, Connor Brown’s fit, Dawson Mercer’s future, and the team’s goaltending plan heading into next season. They wrap things up with a great conversation on Jonathan Quick’s career, retirement, and legacy, plus some Rangers talk, Gabe Perreault contract chatter, and the usual chaos to close the show. 0:00 Intro 1:25 Joey from Long Island sets the tone 3:07 Islanders collapse reaction 10:10 Matthew Darsch criticism and fan frustration 19:00 Should the Islanders consider moving Ilya Sorokin? 29:10 Which Islanders pieces could be moved this summer? 42:35 Final Islanders voicemail and Brayden Schenn debate 55:21 Matthew Schaefer as the lone bright spot 57:17 Devils voicemail: should New Jersey keep the current top line together? 1:00:20 Devils line combos, Dawson Mercer, and top-six needs 1:07:42 Devils goaltending outlook for next season 1:12:23 Jesper Bratt, Devils positives, and what still works 1:17:01 Jonathan Quick retirement discussion and legacy 1:25:35 Gabe Perreault contract talk and Rangers future 1:28:02 Jonny gets recruited for roller hockey 1:30:05 Final Rangers note, dinner bet payoff, and closing thoughts Presented by @bet365ca #bet365 #TriStateHockey #NewYorkIslanders #NYRangers #NJDevils #NHL #HockeyPodcast #JonnyLazarus #ArthurStaple #MikeRupp #bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 34m

  7. APR 10

    Episode 40: DeBoer Debuts, And Analytics

    Episode 40 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by bet365, features Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp breaking down a huge week for all three local teams. The guys start with the New York Islanders and the early impact of Pete DeBoer behind the bench, including what changed in the win over Toronto, the importance of Tony DeAngelo, Kyle Ritchie’s growing role, Matthew Schaefer’s rise, and what the playoff push means for the organization. Then the conversation shifts to the New York Rangers as the crew digs into the criticism surrounding J.T. Miller, what captaincy in New York really means, lineup construction questions, and how injuries may have shaped the season more than people realize. They wrap with a deep dive into the New Jersey Devils’ GM search, analytics in front offices, roster-building philosophy, and what the next decision means for Sheldon Keefe and the future in Jersey. Presented by bet365 — whatever the moment, it’s never ordinary. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Islanders win under Pete DeBoer + voicemail reaction 07:23 Kyle Ritchie’s fit with Barzal and Schenn 11:49 Islanders’ youth leading the way: Ritchie and Matthew Schaefer 15:18 Max Shabanov and fresh opportunities under DeBoer 17:06 Fan expectations and the pressure around a coaching change 20:42 Barzal’s comments on neutral-zone possession and second-wave offense 23:32 Matthew Schaefer’s spotlight and handling the attention 26:10 Rangers voicemail: J.T. Miller criticism and captaincy debate 31:28 Arthur Staple on leadership, pressure, and learning as Rangers captain 34:27 Olympic experience, leadership growth, and what winning teaches players 36:25 Rangers roster construction: J.T. at center, top-six needs, and bottom-six fit 43:14 How injuries, especially Vincent Trocheck’s, shaped the Rangers’ season 46:12 Devils GM search begins: possible candidates and front-office direction 50:05 Should New Jersey hire an analytics-driven GM? 59:42 What the Devils’ numbers actually say about their roster needs 1:06:39 Frozen Four prospect notes, bet365 read, and Islanders pick 1:08:26 End Presented by @bet365ca #bet365 #TriStateHockey #NewYorkIslanders #NYRangers #NJDevils #NHL #HockeyPodcast #JonnyLazarus #ArthurStaple #MikeRupp #bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m

  8. APR 7

    Episode 39: Fitz Out, Roy Out, DeBoer In

    Episode 39 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 is loaded with major Metropolitan Division storylines as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down a wild stretch of news around the Devils, Islanders, and Rangers. The guys open with reaction to the New Jersey Devils firing Tom Fitzgerald and what the timing means for the front office, Sheldon Keefe, and the future of the organization. They also dig into Jack Hughes’ growth, the Devils’ long-term ceiling, and why this team could still be closer to contention than people think. Then the conversation shifts to Long Island as the crew reacts to the Islanders hiring Pete DeBoer, what Matthew Barzal’s future could look like, and what changes may still be coming to the roster. To close the show, the guys turn to the Rangers, discussing roster questions, JT Miller, offseason trade possibilities, and the next domino to fall in New York. Presented by bet365. Subscribe for more Tri-State Hockey Podcast episodes, NHL analysis, and weekly hockey conversation with Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp. Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome to Episode 39 0:12 – Tom Fitzgerald fired by the Devils 1:00 – Why the Devils and Islanders made aggressive moves now 2:33 – Are teams trying to jump the line on coaches and executives? 4:33 – Why New Jersey moved on from Fitzgerald before season’s end 6:25 – Is Sheldon Keefe next in New Jersey? 7:24 – What kind of executive path could the Devils take now? 10:15 – Why acting early matters around the NHL 11:48 – Which job is more attractive: Devils or Islanders? 14:25 – Devils outlook and why expectations should still be high 18:26 – Jack Hughes’ leadership growth and what it means long-term 19:48 – Can the Devils put a positive spin on this season? 25:00 – Nico Hischier’s extension and why it matters this summer 35:21 – Pete DeBoer’s arrival and Islanders reaction 36:00 – Why “retread coach” criticism misses the point 54:05 – What roster changes could still come for the Islanders? 55:37 – Could Matthew Barzal actually be in play? 1:13:50 – How the Rangers can still reshape the roster for next year 1:15:05 – Has the criticism of JT Miller gone too far? 1:18:09 – Why JT Miller is an “amplifier” for the Rangers 1:20:18 – Rangers self-sabotage, adversity, and leadership questions 1:21:33 – Final hot takes: what’s the next Rangers domino? 1:23:03 – Jonny’s hot take on a possible Rangers trade idea 1:25:14 – bet365 close #TriStateHockeyPodcast #NHL #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #JonnyLazarus #ArthurStaple #MikeRupp #PeteDeBoer #TomFitzgerald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 27m
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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)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Nation Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Nation Network
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    Tri-State Hockey Podcast

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