Episode Description
Summary
The New Jersey Devils have made their decision: Connor Hellebuyck will NOT start against his former team in Winnipeg. But did Sonny Mehta and the Devils handle this situation the right way?
Jonny Lazarus, Mike Rupp and Arthur Staple break down the controversial decision, Hellebuyck's emotional press conference, the Devils' statement and whether New Jersey missed an opportunity to rally around its new superstar goaltender.
The guys also debate whether analytics are being used as an excuse by NHL executives, what this decision means for Hellebuyck's eventual return to Winnipeg and why Devils fans are rallying behind their general manager.
PLUS: The heated Devils vs. Islanders rivalry, the controversial Luke Hughes and Matthew Schaefer overtime play, Mike Rupp's thoughts on Islanders fans, Adam Fox's outstanding play and some positives emerging on Long Island.
All that and more on Episode 71 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast!
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**TIMESTAMPS:**
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 71
00:54 – Adam Fox is playing Norris-calibre hockey
01:26 – Did the Devils make a mistake with Hellebuyck?
04:56 – Mike Rupp reacts to the Devils' decision
07:21 – Rupp calls the Devils' statement ridiculous
10:07 – Are NHL teams hiding behind analytics?
15:59 – Did Hellebuyck fight hard enough to play?
20:49 – The opportunity the Devils are missing
22:06 – Rupp recalls a hostile return to Boston
25:04 – Comparing Hellebuyck's return to John Tavares
26:36 – Why Devils fans are embracing Sonny Mehta
30:47 – Luke Hughes vs. Matthew Schaefer controversy
34:48 – Rupp calls out Jonny's online arguments
37:32 – Rupp fires back at Islanders fans
38:32 – Victor Eklund and positives for the Islanders
42:24 – The Schaefer vs. Hughes rivalry
44:09 – Predictions for Devils vs. Jets
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