Tri-State Hockey Podcast

Episode 33 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by Novig, features Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple breaking down the latest around the Islanders, Devils, and Rangers before being joined by special guest Peter Laviolette.The guys open with a major night for Matthew Schaefer as he returns to Toronto with a massive crowd of support behind him, and what that moment means both personally and in the context of the Islanders’ playoff push. They also dive into Semyon Varlamov’s emotional return to the ice and what it signals about the end of his career.From there, the conversation shifts to the Devils, focusing on team identity, players standing up for one another, and what positives can still be taken from a season that’s slipped away, including Jack Hughes’ recent surge.Then, Peter Laviolette joins the show for an in-depth interview on coaching culture, leadership, the pressure of New York, and what really goes on behind the scenes in an NHL locker room.Timestamps:0:00 Intro / Episode 33 begins1:05 Matthew Schaefer’s return to Toronto and massive support crowd3:00 The pressure and significance of Schaefer’s big moment5:10 Islanders playoff race and importance of every game7:55 Semyon Varlamov returns to the ice after major surgeries9:30 What Varlamov means to the Islanders organization11:00 The importance of closure for players nearing retirement12:25 Devils discussion: team identity and sticking up for teammates14:30 Why playing for each other still matters late in the season16:00 Jack Hughes’ recent surge and impact on the Devils18:00 What Devils fans should watch for down the stretch21:55 Rangers discussion and Artemi Panarin storyline25:30 Peter Laviolette joins the show31:00 Laviolette on Rangers culture and playoff run40:00 Coaching philosophy, leadership, and handling adversity46:00 Olympic experience and USA Hockey growth48:30 Laviolette on USA Hockey development and grassroots impact51:00 The evolution of American players in the NHL53:30 Laviolette on coaching staff, assistants, and building a bench56:00 Dan Muse’s rise and coaching impact58:30 What makes a great NHL assistant coach1:01:00 Final thoughts with Laviolette1:03:00 Episode wrap-upPresented by Novig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Timestamps0:00 – 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 CupPresented by Novig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 headlines00:01:08 — Vincent Trocheck comments: honest or too honest?00:04:38 — Trocheck no-trade list, leverage, and potential landing spots00:11:36 — Quick Devils aside: would NJ consider adding term right now?00:13:30 — Adam Fox comments + Rangers retool vs rebuild debate00:26:23 — 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 list00:58:39 — “This is an Islanders podcast” moment + transition to Devils00:59:02 — Devils voicemail: Jesper Bratt benching discussion01:02:08 — Devils voicemail: biggest sibling swing-and-miss debate01:04:20 — Final thoughts + wrap upPresented by Novig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Timestamps0:13 – Live intro + thanking the crowd at Ideal Glass Studios3:30 – Tri-State fan roll call (Rangers, Devils, Islanders)9:04 – Arthur Staple intro + Olympic perspective13:42 – Mike Rupp intro + tournament intensity discussion19:10 – Sponsor banter + Producer Vick / voicemail setup24:12 – Devils & Rangers Milan deployment breakdown31:08 – Islanders representation + short-tournament mentality37:40 – Live crowd reactions + pressure debate44:18 – What Milan Games performance means for NHL stretch run49:11 – Final thoughts + wrap-up & live show outroPresented by Novig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Timestamps0:00 – 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 goal1:03:00 – 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 sessionsPresented 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.coSubscribe, 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.

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 23 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by Novig — and today it’s voicemail-heavy with Devils fans feeling optimistic after a big win over Nashville (but concerned about Jack Hughes’ latest injury), Islanders fans riding high after sweeping the Rangers 4-0 in the Schaefer era, and Rangers fans firing back at that anonymous Isles caller from last episode.The New Jersey Devils snapped a skid with a clutch win, led by Nico Hischier’s bomb and Dougie Hamilton’s resurgence — but Jack Hughes’ lower-body injury has everyone debating whether he should skip the Olympics to focus on a playoff push. The guys break down the Ondrej Palat trade (a win-win for cap relief and Isles depth), goaltending woes, and whether there’s still a realistic path to the playoffs with a post-break sprint.Over on Long Island, the Isles are 4-0 vs. the Rangers since drafting Matthew Schaefer, who’s delivering on his promise to own them. The panel discusses Ondrej Palat’s immediate impact, Carson Soucy adding pro depth, and why this team feels built for a surprise run despite inconsistencies.Rangers talk gets heated with voicemails on franchise “curses,” Hartford Wolf Pack development failures, and whether Alexis Lafreniere & Kaapo Kakko have set the organization back years (spoiler: it’s a debate). Plus, reactions to Schaefer calling Isles fans louder at MSG.Timestamps 00:00 – Episode 23 intro & voicemail teaser 02:00 – Devils big win over Nashville: Nico’s goal, Dougie’s resurgence 08:00 – Jack Hughes injury & Olympics dilemma — should NJ pull him? 15:00 – Voicemail: Jersey John on sloppy play & steakhouse bets 20:00 – Palat trade breakdown: Win for Devils cap, Isles leadership 25:00 – Voicemail: Jersey Bob on needed shakeups & playoff path 30:00 – Devils goaltending: Young D or goalie blame? 35:00 – Voicemail: Nate’s optimistic playoff push case 40:00 – Isles dominate Rangers: Schaefer era 4-0, Palat/Soucy additions 45:00 – Why Isles style suits Palat & pro vets 50:00 – Voicemail: Jay fires back at Isles fan on “privileged” Rangers 55:00 – Rangers fan base dominance & historical “curse” 60:00 – Voicemail: Sam on Hartford Wolf Pack failures & fixes 65:00 – Promoting young guys like Othmann, Perreault in rebuild 70:00 – Voicemail: Bruce on Lafreniere/Kakko as franchise setbacks 75:00 – Debate: Are #1/#2 picks busts or just mishandled? 80:00 – Wrap-up + Friday preview (more Devils love incoming)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.coSubscribe, turn on notifications, and leave your Rangers / Islanders / Devils voicemails — we read & react to as many as we can!#hockey #NYIslanders #NYRangers #NJDevils #NHL #HockeyPodcast #MatthewSchaefer #JackHughes #OndrejPalat #Devils #Islanders #Rangers #TriStateHockey #Novig #HockeyTalk #MetroDivision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 21 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by Novig — and the Metro Division drama is at full boil.The New York Rangers dropped "Letter 2.0" — Chris Drury's candid (and controversial) message to fans officially signaling a retool, confirming Artemi Panarin won't be extended, and putting the entire roster in play. The guys dive deep into what leverage (if any) the Rangers still have, whether Panarin needs an extension attached to maximize return, why Vincent Trocheck and Braden Schneider might actually bring the best value, and if this public white flag helps or hurts the front office's hand.Over in New Jersey, the Devils pick up a gritty OT win in Calgary behind a strong NHL debut from prospect Lenni Mähärä (plus big analytics flashes), but Luke Hughes' latest shoulder scare throws another wrench into the mix. The panel debates staying the course on moving Dougie Hamilton for cap space, giving Simon Nemec more runway, and whether this core still has a real window despite the endless injury luck.And on Long Island, Anthony Duclair is suddenly on fire (7 goals in 7 games, new stick = new life), carrying the Islanders through a scrappy road trip. The guys break down his hot streak, the hilarious stick-switch story, why fans are turning on Jonathan Drouin, and that maddening 5-on-3 broken-stick sequence that had everyone screaming at the TV.Timestamps:00:00 – Episode 21 intro & Metro chaos update00:30 – Rangers "Letter 2.0" breakdown — what Drury really said04:00 – Panarin trade outlook: leverage lost or retained 50% salary?12:00 – Trocheck & Schneider: the most attractive trade chips?18:00 – How far should the Rangers push the retool?25:00 – Devils win in Calgary + Lenni Mähärä's impressive debut31:00 – Luke Hughes injury concern & Dougie Hamilton trade debate37:00 – Devils' long-term window vs. goaltending reality42:00 – Listener voicemail on Seamus Casey + Devils prospect logjam46:00 – Islanders road trip recap + Anthony Duclair's heater (new stick magic)52:00 – Drouin frustrations + broken-stick 5-on-3 rant58:00 – Wrap-up & what’s nextPresented by NovigSubscribe, turn on notifications, and drop your Rangers / Devils / Islanders voicemails for future episodes.#NYRangers #NJDevils #NYIslanders #NHL #HockeyPodcast #TriStateHockey #ArtemiPanarin #ChrisDrury #LenniMähärä #AnthonyDuclair #RangersRetool #Novig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.