Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp are back for Episode 25 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, presented by Novig — and today the vibes are mixed, with Islanders fans celebrating a sweep of the season series against the Devils and Rangers (owning the Tri-State area!), Rangers fans processing the underwhelming Artemi Panarin trade to LA and debating the team's direction, and Devils fans venting frustration amid another tough loss, Nico Hischier's accountability, and Jack Hughes' lingering injury heading into the Olympics.

The Rangers' Panarin trade dominates — the guys break down the return (prospects, picks, and that puzzling 2x$11M extension), Chris Drury's handling of expectations, and whether it signals a retool or rebuild. Plus, speculation on Adam Fox's future (no-move clause looming at age 28?), Vincent Trocheck's trade value, and voicemails roasting the return while questioning center depth and patience with Drury.

The Islanders shine bright heading into the break — riding wins over Pitt and Jersey, finding ways to grind out points, and benefiting from rest (only Horvat/Palat at Olympics). Debates on leash lengths for Jonathan Drouin vs. Anthony Duclair, Mathew Barzal's leadership, and voicemails highlighting a favorable schedule (10 of last 12 at home) and positive momentum.

For the Devils, a brutal loss to the Isles caps a dark stretch — discussions on Nico Hischier's postgame ownership of a key mistake, the team's inability to score, Sheldon Keefe's systems vs. player execution, and Jack Hughes' health woes (should he skip the Olympics for a playoff push?). Voicemails call for roster complements to the core, defining roles, and addressing fan negativity amid pride and injuries.

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Timestamps

0:00 – Episode 25 intro & Tri-State vibes: Isles own the area

2:30 – Rangers: Panarin trade reactions, return breakdown, extension confusion

3:00 – Voicemail: Nicole on underwhelming return & direction concerns

6:00 – Drury's narrative control & trade expectations

12:00 – Adam Fox speculation: No-move clause & prime years

18:00 – Voicemail: Mike on Drury's "fault" & horrific return

29:00 – Voicemail: Ben on Rangers' center woes post-Trocheck

32:00 – Voicemail: Marvin on retool label & Drury's patience

35:00 – Rangers rebuild vs. retool debate & center depth

47:00 – Islanders: Positive outlook, rest benefits, schedule advantages

48:00 – Voicemail: Chris from Hicksville on Isles' break & home-heavy finish

53:00 – Voicemail: Ariel on coaching perspectives & mistakes

54:00 – Coaching: Drouin vs. Duclair leash & accountability

58:00 – Devils: Tough losses, Nico's accountability on Horvat goal

1:03:00 – Voicemail: Anonymous on Devils' scoring drought & Keefe's style

1:10:00 – Defining roles: Lou Lamoriello's approach & core complements

1:13:00 – Voicemail: Jo on fan negativity, pride, & condensed schedule woes

1:15:00 – Jack Hughes' injury, leadership, & Olympics priority rant

1:20:00 – Wrap-up + Devils/Rangers therapy sessions

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