Episode 61: Rangers Rolling & Islanders Dominate Devils

The guys begin with an all-time voicemail from an Islanders fan before diving into another dominant Islanders performance against the Devils. They discuss what has made the Islanders so difficult for New Jersey to handle, Victor Eklund’s impressive start, the Islanders’ young core, Simon Holmstrom’s future and whether the Devils have enough of a “B game” when their skill isn’t clicking.

Then it’s over to the Rangers, who have quickly created a completely different feeling around Madison Square Garden. Jonny, Rupper and Arthur discuss Igor Shesterkin’s incredible opening week, the Rangers winning back their home crowd, improved depth throughout the lineup, Dylan Garand stepping up, the impact of the Rangers’ new additions and why this group already feels more complete than last season.

Plus, they discuss Matthew Robertson hitting waivers, possible Rangers call-ups, Alexis Lafrenière’s encouraging all-around game and look ahead to another huge Rangers-Islanders matchup at Madison Square Garden.

0:00 Intro + an incredible Islanders fan voicemail

1:56 Jonny’s Rangers home opener story

3:25 Islanders dominate the Devils again

6:38 Are the Devils still an elite team?

7:40 Do the Devils have a “B game”?

10:55 Concerns about New Jersey’s goaltending

14:47 Anthony Mantha’s fit with the Devils

16:23 Luke Hughes and the Devils power play

17:49 Victor Eklund is forcing the Islanders’ hand