Episode 5 kicks off with a full deep dive on the New Jersey Devils, fresh off a wild, emotional win over Detroit. Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down the post-buzzer chaos, the reaction to the JT Compher hit on Nico Hischier, and why this type of pushback may be exactly what the Devils needed after a flat stretch without Jack Hughes. The guys analyze the Luke Hughes–Šimon Nemec pairing, how much offense it can realistically generate, and whether the Devils can capitalize on a crucial upcoming four-game window before the schedule tightens.

The show shifts into a heated Rangers segment built around breaking news, as a roster move sends ripple effects through the organization. The crew explores the larger issues behind it — New York’s handling of its prospects, the limited runway given to young players, and why the team still feels far from true contention. Jonny goes on a passionate rant about development, lineup construction, and why it feels like the Rangers’ best internal options aren’t always the ones getting opportunity.

From there, the focus turns to the New York Islanders, who continue to play the most dynamic hockey they’ve shown in nearly a decade. The hosts dive into Matthew Barzal’s resurgence, Matthew Schaefer’s absurd impact, and how the system has evolved to let skill players breathe. They talk pace, transition, power-play structure, and why the Islanders suddenly look fast, dangerous, and legitimately fun every single night.

The episode wraps with listener voicemails — highlighted by a sharp question on the Islanders’ power play, its underlying numbers, whether poor luck or poor execution is the culprit, and how the coaching staff may tweak personnel going forward.

Timestamps

00:03:52 – Devils Talk

00:14:21 – Rangers Talk

00:30:25 – Islanders Talk

00:40:33 – Voicemails

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Episode 4 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast brings a packed breakdown across the Islanders, Rangers, and Devils as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp dive into everything happening in the tri-state. The guys open with the Islanders, who are fresh off an impressive 6-1-0 road trip that included wins over the Rangers, Devils, Golden Knights, Mammoth, Stars, and Red Wings, with the only loss coming against Colorado. They discuss how this team has shifted from “proving they’re good” to “come see for yourself,” the buy-in from the players, the late-trip mentality, and why UBS Arena should be one of the loudest buildings in the NHL this weekend. The conversation continues with how the Isles executed at the end of a long trip, the structure, the mentality, the community piece surrounding the organization, and why this version of the Islanders feels different from the Trotz era.

From there, the guys move into the Rangers, and Jonny unloads on New York’s frustrating play in Colorado and their third three-game losing streak of the season. They break down how turnovers from the Rangers’ top players changed the game, why the gap between the Rangers’ stars and the league’s best continues to show, and how lineup balance completely shifted with Perreault out. They dig into Panarin’s costly decisions, Shesterkin’s inability to get the key save in a 3-3 moment, Lafrenière’s reliance on Trocheck and Panarin, and why the Rangers simply can’t win when their highest-paid players aren’t outplaying the opposition. The guys debate depth vs. star performance, New York’s inability to match elite players like MacKinnon and Makar, and the ongoing challenge of finding consistency in their top six.

Then it’s Devils talk, where they examine how New Jersey played well enough to win against Florida but were beaten by a brilliant Sergei Bobrovsky performance. They get into Lindy Ruff’s lineup decisions, how the Timo Meier – Dawson Mercer – Connor Brown line struggled, the spark created when Bratt, Hischier, and Meier reunited late, and whether Markstrom or Allen has earned the net going forward. Luke Hughes’ online criticism becomes a major topic — the guys push back on the unfair blame placed on him for Reinhart’s highlight-reel goal and emphasize the reality of a young defenseman carrying big responsibility. They also talk about Jesper Bratt’s recent cold stretch, what Hischier needs to do without Jack Hughes, and why these next five games against Philly, Detroit, St. Louis, Buffalo, and Columbus will reveal whether the Devils can stay afloat in the playoff race while they wait for Jack’s return.

Finally, the show shifts into a massive voicemail segment loaded with fan questions. Topics include contract projections for Nemec and Gritsyuk, whether the Devils should pursue Filip Forsberg, what Quinn Hughes’ “I’d love to play with my brothers” quote really means, the perception of young players based on NHL experience, and whether a big-name defenseman trade is even realistic in today’s league. They close out the episode with more voicemails on the Isles’ playoff outlook, Holmstrom and Engvall’s play, and a fun surprise pulled from Jonny’s old Facebook statuses. It’s a full tri-state rundown from start to finish.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Islanders segment begins

29:10 – Rangers segment begins

46:29 – Devils segment begins

58:56 – Voicemail segment begins

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Episode 3 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by Novig dives into a packed week across New Jersey, New York, and Long Island. Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down the Jack Hughes situation and what his absence means for the Devils’ lineup, leadership, and long-term outlook.

They move into a heated Rangers discussion after the Jonathan Quick empty-net incident, questioning the team’s emotional response, development concerns, and whether the core still lacks that true “alpha.”

The guys then shift to the Islanders, unpacking power-play decisions, Anders Lee vs. Kyle Palmieri on PP1, and what the Horvat/Barzal setup should look like.

They wrap the episode with your voicemails, taking on development vs. drafting, coaching trust, expectations on young stars, and how teams build identity in the Tri-State market.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Show Open

02:11 – Devils Segment

13:58 – Rangers Segment

47:32 – Islanders Segment

55:16 – Voicemail Segment

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Episode 2 opens on a meaningful note as Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple remember and honour the great Larry Brooks after his passing. The guys reflect on his impact, his legacy, and what he meant to the New York hockey community before diving into a massive night across the Metro division.

We start with the Islanders, who have ripped off three straight wins — all on the road — capped by an electric finish last night where Mat Barzal tied it late and J-G Pageau buried a shorthanded OT winner. With the team perfect on its seven-game road trip so far, the boys debate whether this run could influence Mathieu Darche’s approach to the season. Not necessarily turning the Isles into buyers, but maybe softening how aggressively they sell. We also hit the Dobson-for-Heineman discussion, and whether the team truly misses Dobson at all. Plus, a look ahead to tonight’s matchup in Utah and what expectations should be.

Then it’s over to the Rangers, who suddenly look dangerous again on a two-game win streak. Vinny Trocheck has returned and the Rangers offense has exploded with 13 goals in two games, raising the question of whether he’s playing himself into way-too-early Hart Trophy conversations. More importantly, Artemi Panarin looks like the prime version of himself, racking up six points over his last two outings. We break down what’s clicking, how Mike Sullivan’s system talk has quieted, and what Spencer Martin’s two-year deal might signal as Jonathan Quick’s future becomes a storyline. The guys also tee up tomorrow’s game in Columbus.

The Devils round out the metro trifecta with a win that feels like it happened a month ago but still deserves attention. Simon Nemec has arrived, Jacob Markstrom delivered one of the most ridiculous OT assists you’ll ever see, and Gritsyuk logged a career-high 20:39 as his development continues to trend upward.

And to close things out, as always, we hit your voicemails — the best reactions, rants, questions, and chaos from around the Tri-State fanbases.

00:01 – Larry Brooks Tribute

13:20 – Islanders Talk

29:16 – Rangers Talk

43:05 – Devils Talk

55:15 – Voicemails

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The debut episode of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is here! 🏒

Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple sit down for the very first time to introduce the show, share how it came together, and set the tone for everything the Tri-State hockey world can expect from this new series. The guys dive right into the early-season storylines across the Metro Division — from Matthew Schaefer’s breakout on Long Island, to the Devils’ injury concerns and Simon Nemec’s progress, to the Rangers’ uneven start under Mike Sullivan.

Then it’s on to the fan-driven portion of the show, as Jonny, Mike, and Arthur react to listener voicemails, debate hot takes, and build the foundation for the community that will define this show moving forward.

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00:00 Welcome to Episode 1 – How the show came together

01:10 Rupp’s “minus-1 shift” & technical chaos

02:00 Arthur shares how he first met Rupp

03:10 Jonny’s story joining the crew

04:15 Islanders spotlight – Matthew Schaefer is the real deal

06:20 Schaefer’s maturity and leadership at 18

07:25 Personality vs. swagger – veterans’ view in the room

08:10 Protecting the rookie – Isles’ response after Zadorov hit

09:20 How Schaefer has galvanized the Islanders’ room

11:00 Do the Isles need an enforcer? Rupp explains why not

14:15 Devils talk – OT loss to Isles & hot start

15:10 Arthur on New Jersey’s balanced roster & depth

18:00 Simon Nemec’s growth under pressure

20:00 Could Isles & Devils link up on a Nemec–Pageau trade?

24:10 Is Dougie Hamilton expendable?

24:50 Debate – Who has more to prove: Barzal or Hughes?

27:00 Rupp agrees – and breaks down the difference

30:40 Jonny’s Barzal story & Hughes playoff comparison

33:10 Bo Horvat’s scoring heater

34:00 Transition to Rangers segment

35:00 Rangers finally get a 6-3 win over Nashville

36:00 Are they really struggling or just unlucky?

39:00 Panarin contract dilemma

40:00 Arthur’s analytics breakdown of Rangers defense

43:20 Protecting Shesterkin – “your best asset”

46:40 Stamkos quote & Trocheck’s leadership value

47:30 Trouba’s struggles & captaincy pressure

48:10 Lafrenière’s improvement and confidence

50:30 Rupp on Lafrenière rounding out his game

52:00 Blake Wheeler and bottom-six depth talk

54:00 Setting up the voicemail segment

55:00 Listener Voicemails – full fan reaction show begins

58:00 Fan hot takes and responses from Jonny, Rupp & Arthur

1:03:00 Debating the best voicemail of the episode

1:08:00 Laughs, chirps, and community vibes

1:15:00 Rupp’s final thoughts – “Protect your kid, protect your goalie.”

1:18:00 Arthur’s Metro playoff predictions

1:21:00 Jonny on why the Tri-State market deserves this show

1:25:00 Voicemail wrap-up and closing banter

1:43:00 End

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