Episode 56: Time To Move On

On Episode 56 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast, Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp get ready for the start of NHL training camps by breaking down the biggest storylines around the Rangers, Islanders and Devils. The guys debate whether the New York Islanders did enough this offseason, how wide open the Metropolitan Division could be, and where Chris Kreider could land after becoming an unrestricted free agent — including potential fits with the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils and more. They also dive deep into Quinn Hughes’ future with the Minnesota Wild, his latest comments about taking his time with his contract decision, the possibility of eventually joining his brothers in New Jersey, and whether Minnesota could be forced to trade him during the season. Plus, the crew reacts to the Devils adding Luke Evangelista, what his next contract could look like, whether New Jersey is tough enough to contend, and the Rangers’ low-risk addition of Eeli Tolvanen as training camp approaches.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Intro / Episode 56

0:52 — Jonny’s growing Islanders fandom

1:17 — Did the Islanders miss an opportunity this offseason?

2:27 — Can the Islanders still be a playoff team?

3:27 — Why the Metropolitan Division remains wide open

4:45 — Aggressive NHL front offices and roster turnover

7:20 — Chris Kreider becomes an unrestricted free agent

8:00 — Would Kreider make sense for the Islanders?

9:33 — Why signing Kreider could block Islanders prospects

10:18 — Could Kreider fit with the Devils, Bruins or Canadiens?