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.

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