Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp are back for episode 19 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by Novig!

Finally, we hear from Tom Fitzgerald, and what classifies a player as a veteran?

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Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp are back for episode 18 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by Novig — and the vibes are wildly different across the Metro once again.

The Islanders are riding high: incredible team camaraderie (that viral Anders Lee pond hockey video!), depth scoring, elite goaltending from Ilya Sorokin, Simon Holmstrom stepping up huge, and serious "Miracle"-level belief. Are they ready to push all-in before the window closes with Matt Schaefer's ELC?

The Devils finally show signs of life with a strong 60-minute effort against Minnesota — Nico Hischier dominant, Jesper Bratt snapping out of it, and Dougie Hamilton delivering when it mattered most. But the drama lingers: is the Hamilton healthy scratch / return saga salvageable, or is the point of no return already here?

The Rangers continue tiptoeing toward rock bottom: brutal turnovers, no pushback, self-doubt creeping in, questionable roster decisions, and a franchise feel that's completely off (no welcome-back video for Ryan Lindgren?!). Mika Zibanejad is on fire — but is anyone else even trying?

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & quick check-in

00:49 - Islanders pond hockey magic & team vibes

02:19 - Holmstrom shorthanded wizardry & depth heroes vs MIN

04:39 - Sorokin Vezina case & "someone always steps up"

08:23 - Patrick Roy clip & Islanders' special sauce

14:39 - Should the Islanders go for it now? (window with Schaefer's ELC)

19:36 - Devils bounce-back vs MIN — Hischier, Bratt, Hamilton

23:32 - Dougie drama: showcase mode or point of no return?

27:34 - Fitz job security report — root for wins or tank for change?

30:32 - Rangers self-doubt & "looking for answers in the room"

36:49 - Mika carrying everything + roster holes exposed

38:50 - No Lindgren welcome-back video — vibes & culture concerns

43:08 - Playoff math reality check: must-win territory

50:33 - Laf demotion, no fire, and offensive future questions

55:30 - Novig pick (Islanders ML) & wrap-up

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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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