Matthew Schaefer continues to take the NHL by storm, the New York Rangers are shaking up their lineup, and the New Jersey Devils face questions following a tough loss to Colorado on Episode 68 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast!

Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple kick things off with the New York Islanders, who have won four of their last six games following a thrilling overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild. The guys discuss Matthew Schaefer's incredible performance, whether he's already entering the Norris Trophy conversation, the impact of Peter DeBoer, and which Islanders could become trade candidates later this season.

The conversation shifts to the New York Rangers, where Mike Sullivan's latest lineup changes have sparked debate. Is moving Gabe Perreault to the third line the right decision? The guys break down Pavel Dorofeyev's struggles, the Rangers' lack of consistency, and whether the team is handling its young players properly.

Then, it's all about the New Jersey Devils following their difficult loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Mike Rupp questions Sheldon Keefe's approach to the defeat, while the guys debate whether there's really such a thing as a "scheduled loss" for a Stanley Cup contender.

Plus, could Dylan Larkin be the Devils' next blockbuster addition? The guys discuss potential landing spots for the disgruntled Detroit Red Wings captain, including New Jersey, Carolina, and Washington.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro & Islanders' Recent Success

00:59 – Would You Trade Matthew Schaefer for ANY Defenseman?

03:38 – Concerns Surrounding Anthony Beauvillier's Absence

05:03 – Would You Trade Schaefer for Connor McDavid?

08:11 – Mike Rupp Breaks Down Schaefer's Incredible Play

12:38 – Quinn Hughes Praises Matthew Schaefer

14:02 – Could Schaefer Win the Norris or Hart Trophy?

18:49 – Peter DeBoer's Impact on the Islanders

22:52 – Which Islanders Could Be Traded This Season?

28:01 – Rangers Shake Up Their Lines: Gabe Perreault Demoted

35:33 – Mike Sullivan Explains the Rangers' Lineup Changes

39:22 – Why Has Pavel Dorofeyev Struggled?

42:30 – Devils' Loss to Colorado: Is a "Scheduled Loss" Real?

43:50 – Mike Rupp Questions Sheldon Keefe's Comments

48:07 – Arthur Staple Defends Keefe's Approach

51:08 – Will Dylan Larkin Be Traded to the Devils?

53:13 – Carolina Hurricanes Emerge as a Possible Larkin Destination

54:08 – Could the Washington Capitals Land Dylan Larkin?

55:18 – Devils vs. Golden Knights Preview

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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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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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