Tri-State Hockey Podcast

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...

Episode 34 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast , presented by No Vig, sees Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple break down a chaotic stretch in the Eastern Conference as all three Tri-State teams sit outside the playoff picture. The guys open with the Islanders’ brutal late-game collapse and what it means for their playoff push before diving into a Devils-heavy segment driven by voicemails, inc...

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 person...

Episode 32 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by No Vig, is a full voicemail edition as Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple let the listeners drive the conversation. The guys open with a Rangers-heavy discussion on Chris Drury’s lack of visibility with the fanbase before diving into Alexis Lafrenière’s recent offensive surge, what’s real, what’s situational, and whether his chemist...

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 n...

Episode 30 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is all about NHL Trade Deadline Day. Jonny Lazarus is joined by Mike Rupp and Arthur Staple as the trio dives into what to expect from the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils as the clock ticks toward the deadline. Will the Rangers hang on to Vinny? Could the Islanders shake things up to stay in the race? And are the Devils buyers,...

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...

Team USA captures Olympic gold — and the Tri-State lens makes it even sweeter. Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple are back with a special gold medal edition of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast breaking down the Americans’ championship run at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The guys dive into how the United States men's national ice hockey team handled the pressure on the biggest stage, the defining...

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. F...

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 26 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by NoVig — and for once, it’s a rare all-positive Tri-State check-in thanks to how the Milan Games have gone for the Devils, Rangers, and Islanders reps. The guys start with Jack Hughes looking like Team USA’s sparkplug despite limited minutes, why the “perimeter” criticism misses the poi...

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 venti...

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 24 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by Novig — and today the vibes are loopy amid trade deadline drama, with Rangers fans anxious about Artemi Panarin's future (Tampa emerging as a frontrunner?), Devils fans reacting to Jack Hughes' blunt media comments and Olympics dilemma, and Islanders fans eyeing a potential dip after t...

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 Isle...

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 22 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by Novig — and today it’s Islanders heavy with a healthy dose of Rangers frustration (and zero Devils talk — sorry Devils fans, we’ll make it up to you Friday!). The New York Rangers continue to sleepwalk through games, especially brutal slow starts that have become a multi-year epidemic....

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 de...

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 20 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast , presented by Novig — and the Metro couldn’t feel more split right now. The New York Islanders are rolling, fueled by elite goaltending from Ilya Sorokin , a calm, unflashy dominance that has him firmly in the Vezina conversation. From shutting down Connor McDavid in Edmonton to the continued emerg...

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? PLUS ALL THE VOICEMAILS YOU CAN HANDLE! Presented by Novig Subscribe, turn on notifications, and drop your Islanders / Rangers / Devils voicemails for the bonus episodes. #NYIslanders #NJDevils #NYRa...

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"-leve...

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...

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Stanley Cup champ Mike Rupp dive into Episode 16 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, unpacking a wild weekend of drama across the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils! The crew starts with the Devils' boiling point: Fan frustration boils over with Luke Hughes getting booed relentlessly after a tough night—debating if it's misplaced anger, team accountability, potential sha...

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp kick off 2026 with a fiery Episode 15, reacting to the freshly announced Team USA Olympic roster and its massive implications for the Tri-State teams! The trio unpacks the stunning Adam Fox snub—why he was left off despite his elite play, the potential fallout with Rangers management (including GM Chris Drury and coach Mike Sullivan), and what it means f...

Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down the latest from the Islanders, Devils, and Rangers in this packed Episode 14! The guys dive into Matt Barzal's passionate response to Mason Marchment, the Islanders' surging vibe under new management, the Devils' costly mistakes despite strong efforts, and whether Adam Fox's return can spark the inconsistent Rangers ahead of the Winter Classic...

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by Novig, as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down a brutal week for all three teams — with the Islanders sliding, the Devils looking revived with Jack Hughes back, and the Rangers stuck in a full-blown offensive crisis. We start with the Islanders’ worst stretch in weeks, the impact of Bo Horvat’s absence, and wheth...

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 cl...

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 Ranger...