BREAKING NEWS: Connor Hellebuyck has been traded to the New Jersey Devils! Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp and Arthur Staple react to the blockbuster trade and what it means for the Devils, Winnipeg Jets and the future of the Metropolitan Division.

The guys break down the return involving Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Alexander Command and draft picks, whether Winnipeg got enough in the deal, and how Hellebuyck transforms New Jersey's Stanley Cup aspirations. Could this also be the move that convinces Quinn Hughes to join his brothers in New Jersey?

Plus, what does Hellebuyck's arrival mean for Jack Hughes, Sheldon Keefe and the Devils' biggest competition in the Eastern Conference?

In the original episode, the guys break down the New York Rangers' heartbreaking loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dylan Garand's performance without Igor Shesterkin, and the struggles of Pavel Dorofeyev.

They also discuss the Devils' impressive play, Luke Hughes' development, potential trade targets, and the New York Islanders' latest loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

All that and more on Episode 66 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by bet365!

TIMESTAMPS — BREAKING: HELLEBUYCK TRADED TO NEW JERSEY

00:00 — Connor Hellebuyck TRADED to the Devils!

00:42 — Arthur Staple reacts to the blockbuster

03:18 — Mike Rupp: What Hellebuyck changes for New Jersey

05:12 — Have the Devils eliminated their biggest weakness?

07:14 — Full trade details revealed

09:21 — What the trade means for Sheldon Keefe

12:25 — Should Hellebuyck play against Winnipeg on November 10?

15:34 — Did the Devils keep Hellebuyck away from Carolina?

18:14 — The impact on the Rangers' goalie situation

20:34 — Jack Hughes and the Quinn Hughes factor

TIMESTAMPS — ORIGINAL EPISODE: RANGERS, DEVILS & ISLANDERS

23:43 — Rangers collapse late against the Maple Leafs

28:24 — Film breakdown: What went wrong defensively?

36:21 — Dylan Garand's performance under the microscope

39:29 — What's going on with Pavel Dorofeyev?

45:22 — Rangers voicemail and late-game mistakes

52:36 — Devils dominate: Luke Hughes leads the way

59:06 — Sheldon Keefe's praise for Luke Hughes

01:01:53 — Devils voicemail and potential trade targets

01:08:03 — Islanders fall to the Los Angeles Kings

01:15:37 — Islanders voicemail and young-player discussion

01:23:26 — Revisiting the Tri-State season predictions

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