Connor Hellebuyck makes his New Jersey Devils debut, Semyon Varlamov celebrates an emotional return to the win column, and the New York Rangers continue to face tough questions without Igor Shesterkin on Episode 67 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast!

Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple kick things off with Hellebuyck's impressive Devils debut against the Dallas Stars. The guys discuss New Jersey's dominant performance, Luke Hughes' continued emergence, and whether the Devils still need to pursue Quinn Hughes with his younger brother playing some of the best hockey of his career.

On Long Island, Semyon Varlamov earns his first win in nearly two years as the Islanders survive a blown 3-0 lead against Nashville. The guys discuss Varlamov's remarkable comeback, Matthew Schaefer's massive workload, and whether the Islanders can sustain their success with such a thin margin for error.

Finally, the Rangers are under the microscope following a rough stretch without Shesterkin. Is New York really built around its goaltender, or are the team's problems rooted in roster construction? The guys debate Shesterkin's $11.5 million contract, the Rangers' defensive struggles, and what needs to change moving forward.

Plus, listener voicemails, potential Hughes brothers reunions, Islanders lineup decisions, and much more!

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00:00 - Intro: Hellebuyck, Varlamov & Rangers Drama

00:57 - Connor Hellebuyck's Devils Debut

07:28 - How Hellebuyck Changes New Jersey's Confidence

13:50 - Luke Hughes Is Taking Another Step

18:52 - Devils Voicemail: Do They Still Need Quinn Hughes?

25:41 - Varlamov's Emotional Return to the Win Column

31:02 - Matthew Schaefer's Massive Workload

36:06 - Can the Islanders Sustain This Level of Play?

39:47 - Islanders Voicemail: Should Eklund Get a Bigger Role?

43:21 - Are the Rangers Really Built Around Shesterkin?

48:14 - Comparing the Shesterkin and Lundqvist Eras

52:05 - The Rangers' Roster Construction Problems

57:44 - Mike Rupp's Corey Schneider Comparison

59:12 - New York's Defensive Struggles

01:01:39 - What's Next for the Rangers?

01:03:48 - Final Thoughts & Upcoming Games

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