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. 2d ago

    Episode 56: Time To Move On

    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? 16:16 — Why NHL fan bases struggle to move on from former players 17:15 — Predicting where Chris Kreider will sign 19:28 — Quinn Hughes’ latest comments on his future 20:41 — Why Hughes has all the leverage with Minnesota 22:17 — Reading into Quinn Hughes’ comments 23:26 — The full Quinn Hughes quote 24:08 — 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 sense 26:31 — Does Hughes need to see more from the Wild first? 27:36 — Ranking the most likely Quinn Hughes outcomes 29:41 — Devils acquire Luke Evangelista 30:24 — What Evangelista adds to New Jersey’s lineup 31:07 — Evangelista’s next contract could become expensive 31:44 — Are the Devils too small up front? 32:19 — Why New Jersey needs to become harder to play against 34:33 — Where Evangelista fits in the Devils lineup and power play 36:08 — 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 York 40:05 — Can Tolvanen secure a Rangers roster spot? 41:13 — Final thoughts 41:57 — Bet365 and closing remarks 42:16 — Remembering the 25th anniversary of September 11 42:34 — Jonny’s Islanders experience and closing thoughts 43:02 — Outro Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Aug 27

    Episode 55: Pulock’s Perspective

    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 1:23:30 – Bet of the Day & wrap-up Presented by bet365 #TriStateHockey #NHL #Hockey #NYR #NJDevils #Isles #NewYorkRangers #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #QuinnHughes #DylanLarkin #AdamFox #MatthewSchaefer #MetropolitanDivision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 14

    Episode 54: Defensive Discourse

    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 21:25 — WAY-too-early Metropolitan Division rankings 28:02 — Johnny’s Metro Division predictions 31:35 — Arthur’s Metro Division predictions 33:08 — Mike’s Metro Division predictions 33:30 — 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-up Presented by bet365 #TriStateHockey #NHL #Hockey #NYR #NJDevils #Isles #NewYorkRangers #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #QuinnHughes #DylanLarkin #AdamFox #MatthewSchaefer #MetropolitanDivision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 30

    Episode 53: Player Debates & Off-Season Updates

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

  5. Jul 22

    Episode 52: The Dog Days

    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 Presented by bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 2

    Episode 51: Free Agency Recap

    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 bet365 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 Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jun 23

    Episode 50: Off-Season Chatter

    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 Presented by bet355 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more Tri-State Hockey Podcast content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. May 27

    Episode 49: Gerard Gallant

    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. 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? #TriStateHockey #NYR #NewYorkRangers #GerardGallant #NHL #HockeyPodcast #MikeRupp #ArthurStaple #JonnyLazarus #VegasGoldenKnights #AlexisLafreniere #KaapoKakko #ChrisKreider #NHLPlayoffs #bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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
    57
  • Rating
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    © 2026 The Nation Network
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    Tri-State Hockey Podcast

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