In Episode 12 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by Novig, Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down a huge week across the Metro. The Devils grind out a defensive battle in Vegas, Brett Pesce returns in a big way, and Jake Allen steals the show. The Islanders fall short but their depth, trade-deadline decisions, and the Pageau/Lee dilemma spark a great debate. Then the guys close it out with Rangers talk and what's next for Artemi Panarin.

Young energy, team identity, and a fun voicemail that sets up the conversation.

Smart hockey talk across three fanbases — buckle up.

Presented by @Novig

00:00 – Show Open

03:00 – Devils Segment (Pesce returns, Allen vs. Markstrom debate, team defense improving)

18:45 – Islanders Segment (Voicemails, Pageau/Lee futures, deadline philosophy)

47:46 – Rangers Segment (Trocheck/Panarin future)

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Episode 11 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast dives headfirst into the chaos surrounding the New York Rangers, as Jonny Lazarus is joined by longtime NHL reporter Arthur Staple and Stanley Cup champion Mike Rupp to unpack one of the most talked-about situations in the league. The trio breaks down Mika Zibanejad being scratched for missing a team meeting, what it says about standards inside the Rangers’ room, and whether this moment signals something larger about the organization’s direction. From Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba’s emotional return to Madison Square Garden to speculation around the Rangers’ reported interest in Quinn Hughes and what that means for Adam Fox, nothing is off the table. The conversation then shifts to the New Jersey Devils, where frustration is mounting after missing out on Hughes, questions surround Tom Fitzgerald’s long-term plan, and the impact of no-move clauses, injuries, and roster construction comes under the microscope. A must-listen episode for Rangers, Devils, and Islanders fans alike.

0:00 Intro

0:45 New York Rangers: Mika Zibanejad scratched and team standards

7:00 New York Rangers: Discipline vs star treatment

12:40 New York Rangers: Reading between the lines

17:30 New York Rangers: Quinn Hughes rumors and Adam Fox implications

24:30 New York Rangers: Kreider and Trouba return to MSG

31:15 New York Rangers: Chris Kreider’s playoff legacy

38:00 New Jersey Devils: Fallout after missing on Quinn Hughes

41:30 New Jersey Devils: No-move clauses and roster flexibility

45:00 New Jersey Devils: Injuries, patience, and pressure

57:43 New York Islanders: Brief Islanders check-in

Presented by @Novig

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Episode 10 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast dives into a pivotal week for all three New York-area teams as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break it all down. The Islanders remain one of the hottest teams in the East, but concerns arise after Bo Horvat goes down with an injury and the guys examine how sustainable this run really is. The Devils’ conversation turns tense as New Jersey’s slide continues, goaltending questions grow louder, and frustration spills out both on the ice and in the locker room. The Rangers round out the show as the guys react to a brutal no-show in Chicago, discuss the returns of Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba, and debate what’s missing from this group right now. Plus, listener voicemails and a league-wide debate on the NHL’s flawed points system and whether a 3-2-1 format should be adopted.

00:00 – Islanders surge, Horvat injury & depth response

~19:25 – Devils spiral, goaltending concerns & roster pressure

~45:00 – NHL standings & 3-2-1 points system debate

~50:00 – Rangers no-show in Chicago, Kreider & Trouba return discussion

Presented by Novig

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