Episode 35: Isles Win, Keefe's Future, Mika 1000
From Tri-State Hockey Podcast by The Nation Network
March 23, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 1 · Episode 35
About this episode
The episode discusses the New York Islanders' recent performance, coaching considerations for the New Jersey Devils, and Mika Zibanejad's 1000th NHL game.
On Episode 35 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple dig into a huge stretch run across the New York hockey landscape, with the New York Islanders taking center stage after a massive bounce-back win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The guys break down Ilya Sorokin’s Vezina-caliber season, Matthew Schaefer’s standout late-game defending, the Islanders’ blue line decisions, and whether Tony DeAngelo could be a long-term fit on Long Island. They also get into Mathew Barzal showing some fire in Montreal, the ongoing confusion around goalie interference, and what it all means for the Islanders’ playoff push. Later, the conversation shifts to the New Jersey Devils, where the focus turns to Sheldon Keefe, the team’s form down the stretch, and whether coaching should even be part of the offseason conversation. To close the show, the guys discuss Mika Zibanejad skating in his 1000th NHL game, revisit the trade that brought him to New York, and reflect on where he belongs in Rangers history. Presented by Novig. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:12 Welcome to Episode 35 0:33 Islanders bounce back with huge win over Columbus 1:05 What the Islanders proved in a…
People in this episode
Hosts: Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, Arthur Staple
Topics covered
- New York hockey
- Islanders playoff push
- coaching discussions
- Mika Zibanejad's milestone
- goalie interference
- Vezina Trophy race
Keywords
- New York Islanders
- Mika Zibanejad
- Ilya Sorokin
- coaching
- NHL
- playoffs
- goalie interference
Sponsors
Novig
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, Rangers
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