Episode 24: Negative, Negative, Negative

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 two straight losses.

The Rangers' Panarin saga drags on — the guys debate rental vs. extension packages, potential destinations like Tampa, Seattle, or Vegas, and whether history repeats with Lightning poaching another star. Plus, a voicemail on reuniting with Darren Raddysh, trading Brayden Schneider/Will Borgen, and Jonathan Quick's recent struggles.

For the Devils, two massive games loom (Columbus tonight, Islanders Thursday) as they chase the Metro's third spot — but Jack Hughes' "I have nothing to say" to doubting fans sparks backlash, alongside debates on his injury, leadership maturity, and whether he should skip the Olympics for a playoff push. A voicemail calls for roster shakeups, from moving Timo Meier/Jesper Bratt to keeping Dougie Hamilton.

The Islanders face a back-to-back test (Penguins tonight, Devils Thursday) amid a mini-skid — discussions on riding Ilya Sorokin's elite play (top in goals saved above expected), David Rittich's slump, and the urgent need for a scoring winger to boost their dismal power play. A voicemail from Brett blasts the Rangers' GM "fumble," praises the Devils' bright future, and celebrates the Isles' hard-fought identity.

Don't miss details on the February 19th live event in NYC — Tri-State Hockey + Morning Cup of Hockey, with Q&A, drinks, and giveaways!

Timestamps

00:00 – Episode 24 intro & loopy vibes

02:00 – Bet update: Isles dip raising doubts

05:00 – Live event announcement: Feb 19 in NYC

07:00 – Rangers: Panarin trade rumors, Tampa frontrunner, rental vs. extension

20:00 – Panarin decision-making & potential animosity

25:00 – Voicemail: Chris on Schneider/Borgen trades & Darren Raddysh reunion

35:00 – Jonathan Quick's metrics & trade outlook

40:00 – Devils: Key games vs. Columbus/Isles, standings chase

45:00 – Jack Hughes' media comments & fan backlash

55:00 – Hughes' leadership, maturity, & Olympics priority debate

65:00 – Potential post-Olympics shutdowns & leadership rant

70:00 – Voicemail: Dan on Devils shakeups (keep Hamilton, trade Meier/Bratt/Mercer?)

80:00 – Devils core evaluation: No-moves, injuries, & retool paths

90:00 – Islanders: Recent losses, standings pressure

95:00 – Goaltending: Ride Sorokin? Rittich's slump concerns

100:00 – Need for scoring winger & power play fixes

105:00 – Voicemail: Brett on Rangers "curse" debunk, Devils future, Isles fight

110:00 – Isles aggression: Add scorers like Kyrou/Boeser for now & future

115:00 – Wrap-up + Friday preview (trade deadline freeze looms)

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