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. 4D AGO

    Episode 32: Last Laf, New Hughes, Barzal Buries

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

    1h 3m

  2. 6D AGO

    Episode 31: Mathieu Darche Exclusive

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

    37 min

  3. MAR 6

    Episode 30: Trade Deadline Day

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

    57 min

  4. MAR 2

    Episode 29: Trade Deadline Primer

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

    1h 11m

  5. FEB 23

    Episode 28: Red, White And Hughes

    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. Presented by Novig — sports betting without the juice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  6. FEB 20

    Episode 27: TSHP LIVE At The Atrium

    Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 26 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by NoVig & Proraso — and this time they’re LIVE from the Atrium inside Ideal Glass Studios in New York City. In front of a packed Tri-State crowd, the guys kick things off by reflecting on the growth of the show and what it means to bring the podcast to a live audience in Manhattan. From there, they blend Milan Games analysis with Tri-State identity — breaking down Devils, Rangers, and Islanders representation, role usage in short-tournament hockey, specialty teams impact, and how Olympic deployment shapes perception back home. There’s lineup talk, pressure debates, and what these performances could signal for the stretch run once the NHL season resumes. Plus: crowd roll calls, sponsor banter, Producer Vick’s voicemail presence, and a full live-show atmosphere from start to finish. Timestamps 0:13 – Live intro + thanking the crowd at Ideal Glass Studios 3:30 – Tri-State fan roll call (Rangers, Devils, Islanders) 9:04 – Arthur Staple intro + Olympic perspective 13:42 – Mike Rupp intro + tournament intensity discussion 19:10 – Sponsor banter + Producer Vick / voicemail setup 24:12 – Devils & Rangers Milan deployment breakdown 31:08 – Islanders representation + short-tournament mentality 37:40 – Live crowd reactions + pressure debate 44:18 – What Milan Games performance means for NHL stretch run 49:11 – Final thoughts + wrap-up & live show outro Presented by Novig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  7. FEB 16

    Episode 26: Milan Games RoundTable

    Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 26 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by NoVig — and for once, it’s a rare all-positive Tri-State check-in thanks to how the Milan Games have gone for the Devils, Rangers, and Islanders reps. The guys start with Jack Hughes looking like Team USA’s sparkplug despite limited minutes, why the “perimeter” criticism misses the point, and what his role could look like once the real tests arrive. From there, they hit Jesper Bratt’s struggles (and lineup questions), Simon Nemec thriving for Slovakia, and why Switzerland leans so heavily on Nico Hischier and Timo Meier. Then it’s Rangers/USA deployment talk — J.T. Miller and Vincent Trocheck embracing specialty roles, the Trocheck “Minnesota” photo-day joke that somehow turned into discourse, and whether Mike Sullivan has shown enough… or just hasn’t needed to yet. Plus: Bo Horvat’s perfect Team Canada fit, the Islanders’ long-view on Brock Nelson, and a tease for the NYC live show coming up this week. Don’t miss the live show in NYC (West Village) on Thursday night — tickets are free. www.nationgear.ca Timestamps 0:13 – Episode 26 intro + Tri-State Milan Games overview 0:56 – Jack Hughes breakout + role evolution discussion 9:06 – “Perimeter” criticism debate + Devils context 12:32 – Simon Nemec thriving + Jesper Bratt lineup questions 16:47 – Switzerland reliance on Nico Hischier & Timo Meier 19:24 – Team USA role players: Miller, Trocheck & PK success 25:03 – Trocheck “Minnesota” joke + Rangers reaction 29:01 – Evaluating Mike Sullivan’s coaching so far 34:31 – Bo Horvat’s Team Canada impact 37:41 – Brock Nelson discourse & Islanders perspective 43:46 – Matthew Schaefer what-if + Islanders big-picture 46:07 – NYC live show plug + sponsor read 47:42 – Wrap-up & outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  8. FEB 6

    Episode 25: Panarin Out, Isles Sweep, Devils Reeling

    Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 25 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by Novig — and today the vibes are mixed, with Islanders fans celebrating a sweep of the season series against the Devils and Rangers (owning the Tri-State area!), Rangers fans processing the underwhelming Artemi Panarin trade to LA and debating the team's direction, and Devils fans venting frustration amid another tough loss, Nico Hischier's accountability, and Jack Hughes' lingering injury heading into the Olympics. The Rangers' Panarin trade dominates — the guys break down the return (prospects, picks, and that puzzling 2x$11M extension), Chris Drury's handling of expectations, and whether it signals a retool or rebuild. Plus, speculation on Adam Fox's future (no-move clause looming at age 28?), Vincent Trocheck's trade value, and voicemails roasting the return while questioning center depth and patience with Drury. The Islanders shine bright heading into the break — riding wins over Pitt and Jersey, finding ways to grind out points, and benefiting from rest (only Horvat/Palat at Olympics). Debates on leash lengths for Jonathan Drouin vs. Anthony Duclair, Mathew Barzal's leadership, and voicemails highlighting a favorable schedule (10 of last 12 at home) and positive momentum. For the Devils, a brutal loss to the Isles caps a dark stretch — discussions on Nico Hischier's postgame ownership of a key mistake, the team's inability to score, Sheldon Keefe's systems vs. player execution, and Jack Hughes' health woes (should he skip the Olympics for a playoff push?). Voicemails call for roster complements to the core, defining roles, and addressing fan negativity amid pride and injuries. Don't miss details on the February 19th live event in NYC — Tri-State Hockey + Morning Cup of Hockey, with Q&A, drinks, and giveaways! Timestamps 0:00 – Episode 25 intro & Tri-State vibes: Isles own the area 2:30 – Rangers: Panarin trade reactions, return breakdown, extension confusion 3:00 – Voicemail: Nicole on underwhelming return & direction concerns 6:00 – Drury's narrative control & trade expectations 12:00 – Adam Fox speculation: No-move clause & prime years 18:00 – Voicemail: Mike on Drury's "fault" & horrific return 29:00 – Voicemail: Ben on Rangers' center woes post-Trocheck 32:00 – Voicemail: Marvin on retool label & Drury's patience 35:00 – Rangers rebuild vs. retool debate & center depth 47:00 – Islanders: Positive outlook, rest benefits, schedule advantages 48:00 – Voicemail: Chris from Hicksville on Isles' break & home-heavy finish 53:00 – Voicemail: Ariel on coaching perspectives & mistakes 54:00 – Coaching: Drouin vs. Duclair leash & accountability 58:00 – Devils: Tough losses, Nico's accountability on Horvat goal 1:03:00 – Voicemail: Anonymous on Devils' scoring drought & Keefe's style 1:10:00 – Defining roles: Lou Lamoriello's approach & core complements 1:13:00 – Voicemail: Jo on fan negativity, pride, & condensed schedule woes 1:15:00 – Jack Hughes' injury, leadership, & Olympics priority rant 1:20:00 – Wrap-up + Devils/Rangers therapy sessions Presented by Novig — the future of sports betting. Play against other real users (not the house), commission-free, better odds, keep every dollar you win. Sign up with code DAILYFACEOFF (all caps) → https://novig.co Subscribe, turn on notifications, and leave your Rangers / Islanders / Devils voicemails — we read & react to as many as we can! #NYIslanders #NYRangers #NJDevils #NHL #HockeyPodcast #ArtemiPanarin #JackHughes #NicoHischier #MatthewBarzal #Devils #Islanders #Rangers #TriStateHockey #Novig #HockeyTalk #MetroDivision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m
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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
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Nation Network
  • Show Website
    Tri-State Hockey Podcast

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