Episode 62: Keefe On The Hot Seat? | Tri-State Hockey Podcast

The New York Rangers are rolling, the New York Islanders are finding their groove, and the New Jersey Devils are facing some serious early-season questions! On Episode 62 of the **Tri-State Hockey Podcast**, presented by bet365, Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp, and Arthur Staple break down the latest around all three Metropolitan Division rivals, answering fan voicemails and diving into the biggest storylines of the 2026-27 NHL season.

The guys begin with the **New York Islanders**, discussing Matthew Schaefer's growing impact, Bo Horvat and the power play, Anthony Duclair's strong play, Logan Stanley's surprising start, and the difficult lineup decisions awaiting Peter DeBoer when Mathew Barzal returns. They also discuss Ilya Sorokin, Semyon Varlamov, and whether Victor Eklund could be sent to the AHL. Attention then turns to the **New Jersey Devils**, where Sheldon Keefe's comments about the team's defensive mistakes spark a heated discussion about Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes, New Jersey's lack of defensive accountability, and whether Keefe could find himself on the hot seat if things don't improve. Finally, the guys break down the **New York Rangers'** impressive start, potential interest in Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, what an Alexis Lafrenière trade could look like, whether the Rangers are legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, and the development of young defenseman Albert Schmitz.

Plus, fan voicemails, plenty of laughs, and much more from around the NHL!

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00:00 Intro – Episode 62
02:35 Islanders Power Play & Matthew Schaefer
09:47 Who Comes Out When Mathew Barzal Returns?
13:07 Logan Stanley's Impressive Start
16:22 Semyon Varlamov, Ilya Sorokin & Islanders Defence
24:09 Mike Rupp Defends His Luke Hughes Prediction
28:10 New Jersey Devils – Sheldon Keefe's Frustrations
32:04 Breaking Down the Devils' Defensive Mistakes
34:37 Jack Hughes' Defensive Struggles
36:55 Is Sheldon Keefe Losing the Locker Room?
42:20 Could the Devils Make a Coaching Change?
44:28 Devils Fan Voicemail & Controversial Whistle Rule
46:37 New York Rangers – Strong Start & Trade Needs
48:20 Dylan Larkin to the Rangers? Lafrenière Trade Talk
54:52 Are the Rangers Stanley Cup Contenders?
59:47 Should Albert Schmitz Play in the AHL?
01:03:31 Islanders' Heineman Goal Breakdown
01:04:34 Final Thoughts & bet365 Pick

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