Episode 58: Almost There | Tri-State Hockey Podcast

Episode 58 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is here as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp break down the latest from New York Rangers, New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils training camps and preseason action. The guys start with Semyon Varlamov’s emotional return to the Islanders crease after 662 days away and what a healthy Varlamov could mean behind Ilya Sorokin this season. Then, the conversation shifts to the Devils and their fascinating approach to goaltending, including Jake Allen, Nico Daws, the decision to move on from Jacob Markstrom and whether New Jersey should be willing to spend significant assets on a goalie like Connor Hellebuyck. Plus, Anton Silayev continues to make noise at Devils camp, Albert Schmitz makes his case for the Rangers, Pavel Dorofeyev’s shot gives New York another dangerous weapon, and the Islanders’ power play looks different with Matthew Schaefer running the show. The guys also discuss Scott Mayfield, Mathew Barzal, Brayden Schenn, Braden Schneider’s future with the Rangers, Chris Drury’s job security, the atmosphere surrounding the Rangers organization and much more before answering your Tri-State voicemails.

0:00 - Episode 58 Intro
1:00 - Semyon Varlamov Returns After 662 Days
3:47 - The Devils' Goaltending Philosophy
5:19 - Is Connor Hellebuyck Still an Option for New Jersey?
13:17 - Is the NHL Moving Away From Expensive Goalies?
18:09 - Anton Silayev Making Noise at Devils Camp
20:38 - Albert Schmitz Impresses for the Rangers
27:53 - Pavel Dorofeyev's Shot & Rangers Offence
29:25 - Scott Mayfield Fighting for His Islanders Role
32:12 - Matthias Maccelli's Opportunity with the Islanders
34:29 - Matthew Schaefer Takes Over the Islanders Power Play
42:06 - Tri-State Voicemails
42:21 - Brayden Schenn's Role & the Anders Lee Debate
48:41 - What Happens With Braden Schneider?
55:12 - Is Chris Drury's Job in Jeopardy?
56:33 - What's Missing From the Rangers Organization?
1:01:56 - Chris Kreider & the Rangers Locker Room Narrative
1:04:50 - Bet365 Bet of the Day & Outro

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