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)!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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)!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 2, 2026
Episode 51: Free Agency Recap
<p>NHL Free Agency is officially behind us, and it's time to break down what it all means for the Metro Division.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Who had the best offseason in the Metro? Let us know in the comments!</p><br><p>Presented by bet365</p><br><p>Timestamps</p><br><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>0:47 First impressions of NHL Free Agency</p><p>1:47 Jacob Markstrom trade reaction</p><p>2:46 Devils offseason begins with Nico's extension</p><p>6:50 Barrett Hayton offer sheet discussion</p><p>11:30 Dawson Mercer & Devils' remaining moves</p><p>19:50 Farewell to Pavel Zacha.../Holtz discussion & Devils wrap-up</p><p>20:55 Rangers free agency overview</p><p>27:20 Rangers' biggest additions</p><p>32:50 Rebuilding the Rangers power play</p><p>37:30 Are the Rangers just a middle-of-the-pack team?</p><p>39:40 Is the Eastern Conference actually weak?</p><p>42:30 Metro Division playoff race predictions</p><p>44:25 Islanders offseason review</p><p>45:40 Should the Islanders target Patrick Laine?</p><p>46:30 Anders Lee's departure and youth movement</p><p>49:05 Islanders playoff outlook</p><p>50:40 Matthew Schaefer story from the Draft</p><p>52:05 Final Islanders thoughts</p><p>54:35 Stanley Cup odds & final predictions</p><p>55:45 Outro</p><br><p>Reach out to <a href="mailto:sales@thenationnetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sales@thenationnetwork.com</a> to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

June 23, 2026
Episode 50: Off-Season Chatter
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><br><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:13 Rangers Fan Voicemail: Chris Drury Concerns</p><p>08:35 Are the Rangers Still a Destination Team?</p><p>17:45 Star Player Empowerment & NHL Destinations</p><p>27:10 Rangers Offseason Outlook</p><p>36:25 Islanders Direction & Expectations</p><p>45:30 Devils Discussion</p><p>53:15 Summer Plans for the Podcast</p><p>57:00 Final Thoughts</p><br><p>Presented by bet355</p><br><p>👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more Tri-State Hockey Podcast content!</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

May 27, 2026
Episode 49: Gerard Gallant
<p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Presented by bet365: Whatever the moment, it's never ordinary.</p><br><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Episode 49 + Gerard Gallant joins the show</p><p>01:05 – Building the Vegas Golden Knights into a contender</p><p>02:40 – William Karlsson's evolution into a two way star</p><p>04:00 – Gallant's KHL culture shock and Shanghai stories</p><p>06:20 – Coaching the Rangers and the 2022 playoff run</p><p>08:15 – Kaapo Kakko development and usage debates</p><p>10:35 – Artemi Panarin and playoff expectations</p><p>12:05 – Coaching pressure in New York vs other markets</p><p>13:05 – Developing young players in today's NHL</p><p>15:05 – Alexis Lafrenière and confidence growth</p><p>17:15 – Deadline additions and balancing the lineup</p><p>18:40 – Gallant's favorite young Rangers to coach</p><p>20:20 – Vincent Trocheck and bench personalities</p><p>21:00 – NHL coaching turnover and short shelf life</p><p>23:15 – Mike Rupp stories from Columbus</p><p>26:20 – Gallant's Florida Panthers experience</p><p>27:30 – Chris Kreider's 52 goal breakout season</p><p>29:25 – More KHL stories and worst hotel experiences</p><p>31:00 – Reacting to Gerard Gallant's comments</p><p>33:00 – Did the Rangers handle young players correctly?</p><p>35:20 – Deadline mistakes and roster construction</p><p>39:00 – Why coaches are taking the fall more than ever</p><p>45:35 – Do all players actually care about winning?</p><br><p>#TriStateHockey #NYR #NewYorkRangers #GerardGallant #NHL #HockeyPodcast #MikeRupp #ArthurStaple #JonnyLazarus #VegasGoldenKnights #AlexisLafreniere #KaapoKakko #ChrisKreider #NHLPlayoffs #bet365</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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