Former New York Rangers Head Coach Gerard Gallant joins Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp on Episode 49 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365. Gallant looks back on his time behind the Rangers bench, the pressure of coaching in New York, developing young stars like Alexis Lafrenière, Kaapo Kakko, and K'Andre Miller, and whether their usage was fairly criticized. He also reflects on the Rangers' deep playoff runs, Chris Kreider’s breakout season, coaching in Vegas and helping build the Golden Knights into a powerhouse, and what made that expansion group so special.

Turk also shares stories from his KHL experience in Shanghai, coaching personalities across the NHL, and opens up about the current coaching landscape around the league where successful coaches are getting shorter and shorter runways. Plus, the guys react to Gallant’s comments and dive deeper into what went wrong for the Rangers, coaching turnover across the NHL, and why building a Stanley Cup contender may be harder than ever.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Episode 49 + Gerard Gallant joins the show

01:05 – Building the Vegas Golden Knights into a contender

02:40 – William Karlsson's evolution into a two way star

04:00 – Gallant's KHL culture shock and Shanghai stories

06:20 – Coaching the Rangers and the 2022 playoff run

08:15 – Kaapo Kakko development and usage debates

10:35 – Artemi Panarin and playoff expectations

12:05 – Coaching pressure in New York vs other markets

13:05 – Developing young players in today's NHL

15:05 – Alexis Lafrenière and confidence growth

17:15 – Deadline additions and balancing the lineup

18:40 – Gallant's favorite young Rangers to coach

20:20 – Vincent Trocheck and bench personalities

21:00 – NHL coaching turnover and short shelf life

23:15 – Mike Rupp stories from Columbus

26:20 – Gallant's Florida Panthers experience

27:30 – Chris Kreider's 52 goal breakout season

29:25 – More KHL stories and worst hotel experiences

31:00 – Reacting to Gerard Gallant's comments

33:00 – Did the Rangers handle young players correctly?

35:20 – Deadline mistakes and roster construction

39:00 – Why coaches are taking the fall more than ever

45:35 – Do all players actually care about winning?

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Jonny Lazarus and Arthur Staple are back for Episode 48 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365, with a special guest filling in as Mike Rupp is unavailable. Tony DeAngelo joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation covering the New York Islanders season, expectations entering the year, injuries, playoff aspirations, and why things ultimately did not go according to plan. Tony also shares his perspective on watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs unfold from the outside, the intensity of postseason hockey, and some of the biggest storylines shaping the NHL right now. The crew dives into playoff battles, team outlooks, and plenty more in another loaded episode of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:45 Tony DeAngelo joins the show

03:10 Mike Rupp misses the show

04:35 Watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the outside

06:45 Islanders season expectations

11:10 What went wrong for New York?

15:50 Matthew Schaefer and Islanders discussion

20:20 Injuries and challenges through the season

27:40 Looking back on the Islanders roster

35:15 Biggest playoff surprises

43:50 NHL playoff storylines

50:35 Team chemistry and locker room dynamics

58:15 Around the league discussion

1:06:20 Final thoughts

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Lou Lamoriello joins Episode 47 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 alongside Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp for an incredible conversation covering decades of NHL experience, Stanley Cup stories, team building, the evolution of hockey, and much more. Lou shares his thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres playoff series, the rise of young stars like Matthew Schaefer and Zach Benson, the future of college hockey development, analytics in today’s NHL, and how the league has changed over the years. He also reflects on the New Jersey Devils dynasty teams, building winning cultures in New Jersey, Toronto, and Long Island, coaching legends like Pat Burns and Larry Robinson, the importance of structure and accountability, and some incredible behind-the-scenes stories involving Scott Niedermayer, Patrik Elias, Mike Rupp, and more. Plus, Lou discusses player empowerment, free agency trends, Islanders expectations under Peter DeBoer, and what makes championship organizations successful.

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome to Episode 47

1:03 – Lou Lamoriello joins the show

2:00 – Lou’s thoughts on today’s NHL playoff style

3:24 – Matthew Schaefer’s incredible rookie season

5:01 – Zach Benson, Sam Bennett & playoff intangibles

6:21 – The future of college hockey development

9:10 – Free agency, contracts & today’s NHL cap era

12:02 – Lou’s views on analytics vs. the eye test

16:09 – The Devils’ Stanley Cup teams & dynasty years

19:17 – Lou explains the famous “rules” culture

25:25 – Treating every player equally in Toronto

26:46 – Player empowerment & short-term contracts

28:08 – Fixing the Islanders culture & defensive structure

32:05 – Patrik Elias almost becoming a Ranger

34:03 – Mike Rupp reflects on his Devils development years

38:04 – Lou’s most memorable NHL Draft stories

44:18 – Bruce Springsteen & life away from hockey

45:11 – Peter DeBoer’s impact on the Islanders

46:30 – Why Lou always helps new NHL general managers

50:06 – Islanders talk after the Lou interview

52:16 – Goodrow Family 5K discussion

53:27 – Mathew Barzal injury update & Team Canada

55:08 – bet365 picks & show wrap-up

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Episode 46 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 is PACKED with NHL Draft Lottery reactions, Auston Matthews trade speculation, and offseason chaos around the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down the NHL’s revamped draft lottery process, debate whether the Leafs winning first overall will fuel conspiracy theories, and discuss what Toronto landing the top pick means for the future of Auston Matthews, John Chayka, and Mats Sundin. The crew also dives into the Rangers dropping to 5th overall, possible trade-up scenarios involving San Jose, why the Devils could be one of the NHL’s most aggressive teams this offseason under Sunny Mehta, and whether New Jersey could realistically pursue Auston Matthews. Plus, discussions on player development, the Rangers organizational changes, Islanders draft outlook, and more. Presented by bet365. Whatever the moment, it’s never ordinary.

0:00 Intro + NHL Draft Lottery Reactions

1:12 Why Arthur Staple LOVES the New NHL Lottery Format

3:29 Mike Rupp Explains Why the Lottery Process Works

5:12 Jonny Lazarus’ Alternate Lottery Idea

8:26 “Don’t Suck” — Tanking Debate in the NHL

9:21 Leafs Winning the Lottery Sparks Conspiracy Talk

12:49 Chris From Hicksville Calls In

15:01 Rangers Dropping to 5th Overall — What Happens Next?

17:58 Could the Rangers TRADE UP in the NHL Draft?

19:21 Why San Jose Could Be the Biggest Wild Card

21:09 Could the Devils Make a Massive Move Under Sunny Mehta?

22:05 Auston Matthews to New Jersey?!

27:31 Islanders, Devils & Rangers Offseason Outlook

30:11 What Does a Director of Player Development Actually Do?

41:31 Ducks vs Golden Knights Betting Pick + Outro

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Episode 45 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 features Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp bouncing around the biggest storylines in the NHL playoffs, the draft lottery, and the latest surrounding the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils. The guys react to the chaos of the first round, including Anaheim’s rise, Minnesota eliminating Dallas, Montreal’s run, and what it all means for teams that missed the playoffs. They dig into Quinn Hughes’ massive impact with Minnesota and why it could be a nightmare scenario for Devils fans hoping for a future Hughes reunion in New Jersey. Plus, they debate which superstar could someday fit with the Rangers, former Tri-State players still alive in the playoffs, Gavin McKenna and the NHL Draft Lottery, Ilya Sorokin’s Vezina finalist case, Matthew Schaefer’s Calder buzz, and whether Schaefer should ever be rushed into the Islanders captaincy conversation.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Episode 45

00:47 Biggest NHL playoff surprises

02:25 Devils fans and the Flyers Hurricanes dilemma

03:56 Quinn Hughes dominates for Minnesota

06:43 Could Quinn Hughes staying impact Jack Hughes?

09:20 Could Jack Hughes ever join the Rangers?

10:59 Which superstar is most likely to become a Ranger?

13:10 Brady Tkachuk speculation

16:21 Former Rangers, Islanders, and Devils in the playoffs

17:54 Scott Wedgewood’s Colorado impact

19:14 John Marino, Jeff Gorton, and Mats Zuccarello

22:55 Zuccarello on mentoring Kaprizov

24:45 John Hynes and Jack Capuano discussion

26:18 Mark Gatcomb youth hockey story

28:47 Gavin McKenna and the NHL Draft Lottery

31:29 Rangers development path and lineup opportunity

34:44 Ilya Sorokin named Vezina finalist

36:14 Voicemail: Should Matthew Schaefer be Islanders captain?

39:04 bet365 read and Montreal Canadiens pick

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Episode 44 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is a full New York Islanders postmortem as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down a season that started with promise and ended in collapse. From Matthew Schaefer’s historic rookie campaign to Ilya Sorokin masking deeper roster flaws, the guys dive into what went wrong and why this team couldn’t sustain success. They debate the impact of Pete DeBoer behind the bench, whether this core has hit its ceiling, and what changes are actually realistic this offseason. A packed voicemail segment fuels discussion around fixing the blue line, navigating roster logjams, and finding the right fit for Mathew Barzal. It’s an honest, in-depth look at where the Islanders go next in a pivotal summer.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Islanders Postmortem Setup

1:00 Reflecting on the Season After Time to Process

3:00 Matthew Schaefer’s Breakout & Rookie Records

5:00 Sorokin’s Elite Season & Team Masking Issues

7:30 Deadline Moves & Questionable Decisions

10:00 Late Season Collapse & Missed Playoffs

13:00 Islanders vs Playoff Teams Comparison

16:00 Identity Issues & System Breakdown

19:00 Lack of Progress Throughout the Season

22:00 Offensive Decline & Defensive Problems

25:00 Are Sorokin’s Prime Years Being Wasted?

28:00 Pete DeBoer Impact & Expectations

31:00 Will the Islanders Actually Make Big Changes?

34:00 Voicemail #1: Fixing the Right Side Defense

41:00 Voicemail #2: Left Side Logjam & Trade Options

48:00 Voicemail #3: Who Fits with Mathew Barzal?

55:00 Should the Islanders Consider Moving Barzal?

1:02:00 Final Thoughts on Roster Direction

1:10:00 Closing Thoughts, Outlook & Wrap Up

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Episode 43 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is here as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp dive into a full New Jersey Devils season postmortem and what comes next for the franchise. The guys break down the early Stanley Cup Playoff storylines, including the dominance of the Philadelphia Flyers and what it reveals about structure, defense, and rush chances. They then shift focus to the Devils, reacting to Sunny Mehta’s introductory press conference, his analytics-plus-intuition philosophy, and what it means for the organization moving forward. From coaching uncertainty around Sheldon Keefe to roster decisions, defensive concerns, and fan expectations, this episode covers every angle of a pivotal offseason in New Jersey.

00:00 Intro + Devils Season Postmortem

00:38 Flyers Dominance & Early Playoff Takeaways

02:06 Why Structure Wins in the Playoffs

03:54 Pressure on Metro Teams

05:03 Devils Identity Problem (Rush vs Playoffs)

07:48 Devils Without Jack Hughes

09:24 Key Stat Issue: Rebounds & Retrieval

10:47 Goaltending Gap vs Contenders

11:10 Sunny Mehta Hiring Reaction (Jersey John)

12:24 Fan Excitement + First Impressions

13:02 Mehta as a Devils Fan

16:07 Analytics vs Human Element Debate

18:02 Mehta’s Vision for the Devils

20:17 Front Office & Offseason Priorities

23:44 Nico Hischier Extension Talk

25:49 Coaching Debate: Sheldon Keefe

28:18 New GM = New Coach?

30:30 Coaching Market Options

33:14 Devils Late-Season Offensive Surge

35:17 Risk of Another Slow Start

37:21 Devils Defense Concerns

39:46 Dougie Hamilton Decision

41:52 Luke Hughes Expectations

42:33 Simon Nemec Debate

43:24 Trade Options & Cap Reality

47:10 Risk of Paying Young Defensemen

49:10 Offseason Plan + Final Thoughts

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The Rangers’ season is officially over, and that means it’s time for a full post-mortem. On Episode 42 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365, Jonny Lazarus is joined by Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp to break down everything that went wrong for the New York Rangers this season. From the early-season offensive struggles and major injuries to questions about the team’s leadership, roster construction, and front-office direction, the guys take a deep dive into how the year unraveled.

They also debate what comes next for the Rangers — including whether the team should trade a potential top draft pick, the future of Vincent Trocheck, possible offseason trade targets, and whether the organization needs a major roster reset or just a few strategic moves. Plus, the guys react to fan voicemails about the team’s direction and discuss potential free-agent fits that could reshape the Rangers lineup next season.

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Chapters

0:00 Intro — Rangers season officially over

0:12 Setting up the Rangers post-mortem

0:54 Arthur Staple on the bizarre season and early struggles

2:40 Offensive issues and injuries derail the year

4:41 Late-season positives and what they mean

5:11 Are the Rangers actually closer than they appear?

6:16 Mike Rupp’s positives from the season

8:15 Voicemail: Should the Rangers trade their top draft pick?

9:32 Debating a potential blockbuster trade for a star forward

12:02 Rangers roster timeline and long-term contracts

15:17 Are the Rangers stuck between competing and rebuilding?

18:20 Debate: Building around stars vs improving depth

21:01 What if J.T. Miller regresses next season?

24:10 Looking at Rangers production after Christmas

27:22 Voicemail: Should the Rangers keep Vincent Trocheck?

29:29 Trocheck trade value and offseason decisions

33:04 Could the Rangers keep Trocheck into next season?

35:23 Why the Rangers still aren’t a playoff team yet

40:56 Why Braden Schneider might be the most likely trade piece

43:09 Free-agent and trade targets for the Rangers

48:24 Could bringing back Mats Zuccarello make sense?

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