Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp are back on episode 17 of the Tri-State Hockey podcast, and it was a rough one for two-thirds of the Metro teams. All three Tri-State clubs lost last night, but the vibes couldn't be more different:

The Islanders remain steady, showing heart and process even in defeat. Meanwhile, the Devils are in free-fall — fragile, broken, and searching for leadership after another ugly loss (including that brutal 9-0 beatdown). The Rangers continue their maddening inconsistency — hot starts, killer turnovers, no pushback, and a whole lot of "here we go again" energy.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & grim recap (all 3 teams lose)

01:45 - Jersey John's devastating voicemail — Devils darkness

05:15 - Quinn Hughes miss — turning point or excuse?

09:05 - Jesper Bratt slump & leadership issues

15:05 - Keefe's "perception vs reality" quote reaction

18:20 - Fire Fitz / Fire Keefe conversation

30:07 - Islanders praise

35:20 - Barzal's evolution & "what do you need" mentality

43:15 - Brett's great voicemail — Barzal playoff riser defence

50:28 - Rangers frustration — turnovers, no pushback, pride missing

01:07:25 - Voicemail — Drury criticism & long-term Rangers gloom

01:13:24 - Dolan patience, culture change, & what's next

01:15:35 - Upcoming games + Novig betting picks

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Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Stanley Cup champ Mike Rupp dive into Episode 16 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, unpacking a wild weekend of drama across the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils!

The crew starts with the Devils' boiling point: Fan frustration boils over with Luke Hughes getting booed relentlessly after a tough night—debating if it's misplaced anger, team accountability, potential shakeups (starting with GM Tom Fitzgerald?), and how the players and organization handled the fallout. They also hit on the Islanders' thrilling OT win over the Leafs, Matthew Schaefer's star-making performance (including that epic goal and Tom Brady shoutout), comparisons to Matt Barzal's hyped rookie year, and budding rivalries like Islanders-Leafs. Plus, a nod to the Rangers' massive Winter Classic victory in Miami, and voicemails galore from fired-up fans driving the conversation.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & Weekend Recap (Islanders' Schaefer magic, Rangers Winter Classic win, Devils drama)

00:58 - First Voicemail & Devils Segment (Luke Hughes booing deep dive, fan behavior, team response)

13:40 - Second Voicemail & Shakeup Talk (Team inconsistencies, GM Fitz accountability, frustration buildup)

21:56 - More Devils Voicemails & Analysis (Misplaced anger, player maturity, making it right with fans)

27:01 - RANGERS TALK!

41:20 - Islanders Segment (Schaefer's OT heroics vs. Leafs, Barzal's rise, rivalry vibes)

55:14 - Voicemail: Barzal vs. Schaefer Hype Comparison

01:05:30 - Closing & Novig Picks (Rangers moneyline) Presented by Novig Subscribe for more Tri-State hockey talk every week!

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Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp kick off 2026 with a fiery Episode 15, reacting to the freshly announced Team USA Olympic roster and its massive implications for the Tri-State teams!

The trio unpacks the stunning Adam Fox snub—why he was left off despite his elite play, the potential fallout with Rangers management (including GM Chris Drury and coach Mike Sullivan), and what it means for Fox’s future in New York. They also debate other notable omissions like Jason Robertson, compare Seth Jones’ inclusion, and explore whether this could light a fire under Fox or spark bigger changes.

Later, they tackle the Islanders’ recent struggles and offensive woes, the Devils’ emotional rollercoaster (including that wild Columbus comeback), Jack Hughes vs. Matt Barzal, and a quick look ahead to the Winter Classic in Miami.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & Team USA Roster Reaction (Adam Fox snub deep dive)

23:43 - Voicemail & Islanders Segment (Barzal vs. Hughes debate, offensive struggles, Horvat injury concern)

29:58 - Devils Segment (Toronto loss, Columbus comeback, lack of emotion, trade shakeup talk)

44:46 - Simon Nemec’s absence impact & quick Winter Classic preview

49:55 - Closing & Novig picks

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