Welcome to the Friend and Rivals Podcast where we will be discussing the Eastern Conference&#39;s Metropolitan Division. The hosts are fans of the New York #Rangers, New Jersey #Devils, New York #Islanders and Pittsburgh #Penguins. Get a fans perspective of your favorite team!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 246 and so Jack Hughes is a douche. So what? Winning is kind of nice and makes up for it. The Rangers are no fun. The Penguins are a non-factor. The Islanders are hanging on and hoping the cavalry arrives. Bill rates his Halloween candy and guys need love too on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 246!

Ep. 246 Friends and Rivals Podcast: 3 Out of 4 Experts Agree Jack Hughes Is A Douche

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 246 and so Jack Hughes is a douche. So what? Winning is kind of nice and makes up for it. The Rangers are no fun. The Penguins are a non-factor. The Islanders are hanging on and hoping the cavalry arrives. Bill rates his Halloween candy and guys need love too on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 246!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 245 and the podcast is back at full and even strength. The Penguins still stink, the Islanders are a MASH unit, and from one day to the next the Rangers can&#39;t tell if they are OK in net or not. But the Devils have some really great news, lot&#39;s of wins and a new goalie! So Tuna into FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 245!

Ep. 245 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Islanders Are Back, Sorry!

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 245 and the podcast is back at full and even strength. The Penguins still stink, the Islanders are a MASH unit, and from one day to the next the Rangers can&#39;t tell if they are OK in net or not. But the Devils have some really great news, lot&#39;s of wins and a new goalie! So Tuna into FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 245!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 243 and we&#39;ve got plenty floating around to discuss. The Devils pay no attention to defense, the Islanders and Penguins struggle, and the Rangers are doing great but they might have had the worst week of anyone, losing their star goaltender for the season. And what do 66% of bonehead plays in sports have in common? Why, the NFC East, of course! Hear all about it on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 243!

Ep. 243 Friends and Rivals Podcast: A Frenzied Look At The NHL!

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 243 and we&#39;ve got plenty floating around to discuss. The Devils pay no attention to defense, the Islanders and Penguins struggle, and the Rangers are doing great but they might have had the worst week of anyone, losing their star goaltender for the season. And what do 66% of bonehead plays in sports have in common? Why, the NFC East, of course! Hear all about it on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 243!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 242 and if we are experts on ONE thing, it&#39;s how to be not funny. And we saw what you did AJ. You can&#39;t tell someone who doesn&#39;t laugh at your stupid joke that he has no sense of humor! The Devils get off to a slow start, the Islanders finally lose to a Ranger or Devil, the Rangers get their feet under them early in the season, and the Penguins seek to make depth their key to success. We go over our favorite aspects of Grease 2 and witness a mile-high club of sorts on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 242!

Ep. 242 Friends and Rivals Podcast: LET'S BUBBLE WRAP JACK HUGHES!

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 242 and if we are experts on ONE thing, it&#39;s how to be not funny. And we saw what you did AJ. You can&#39;t tell someone who doesn&#39;t laugh at your stupid joke that he has no sense of humor! The Devils get off to a slow start, the Islanders finally lose to a Ranger or Devil, the Rangers get their feet under them early in the season, and the Penguins seek to make depth their key to success. We go over our favorite aspects of Grease 2 and witness a mile-high club of sorts on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 242!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 241 and the NHL season is about to Face Off! We got updates from the Rangers and Islanders and Penguins and...Steve? Steve? Oh no, we don&#39;t know what&#39;s happening with the Devils. We know that half the Penguins are already injured even though the season hasn&#39;t started, and the ones that aren&#39;t injured are dealing with family members being h&#39;ors d&#39;oeuvres for Siberian wildlife. The Islanders are waiting a year and the Rangers can go any which way but most likely you won&#39;t see any of us in the playoffs. But at least we have FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 241!

Ep. 241 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Tis The Season (2026-27)

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 241 and the NHL season is about to Face Off! We got updates from the Rangers and Islanders and Penguins and...Steve? Steve? Oh no, we don&#39;t know what&#39;s happening with the Devils. We know that half the Penguins are already injured even though the season hasn&#39;t started, and the ones that aren&#39;t injured are dealing with family members being h&#39;ors d&#39;oeuvres for Siberian wildlife. The Islanders are waiting a year and the Rangers can go any which way but most likely you won&#39;t see any of us in the playoffs. But at least we have FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 241!

Ep. 241 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Tis The Season! (2026-27)

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It&#39;s the FRIENDS AND RIVALS SEASON 7 PREMIER! The preseason has begun for the NHL and we catch you up on the busy offseason and check in on how the future is lining up for the Rangers, Devils, Islanders, and Penguins. WE ARE!!! Friends and Rivals Episode 240!

Ep. 240 Friends and Rivas Podcast: We Heard Our Fans, And Despite That, We're Back For Season 7!!!

It&#39;s the FRIENDS AND RIVALS SEASON 7 PREMIER! The preseason has begun for the NHL and we catch you up on the busy offseason and check in on how the future is lining up for the Rangers, Devils, Islanders, and Penguins. WE ARE!!! Friends and Rivals Episode 240!

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It&#39;s EPISODE 236 OF THE FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and the champion teams barely broke a sweat in the NBA and NHL. 16 wins against 3 losses for each team? But who actually had the better playoff? We rank Just The Tip with the all-time great plays in New York championship history and discuss the upcoming draft, free agency, and buyout period for the NHL on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 236!

It's EPISODE 236 OF THE FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and the champion teams barely broke a sweat in the NBA and NHL. 16 wins against 3 losses for each team? But who actually had the better playoff? We rank Just The Tip with the all-time great plays in New York championship history and discuss the upcoming draft, free agency, and buyout period for the NHL on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 236!

It&#39;s EPISODE 236 OF THE FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and the champion teams barely broke a sweat in the NBA and NHL. 16 wins against 3 losses for each team? But who actually had the better playoff? We rank Just The Tip with the all-time great plays in New York championship history and discuss the upcoming draft, free agency, and buyout period for the NHL on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 236!

Ep. 236 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Knicks and 'Canes Did OK Huh?

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 233 and we debut a new hit single &#34;Run Away Dudley&#34;. We rejoice in the suffering of Philadelphia, discuss the upcoming draft after the lottery decided positioning last week, and we expose PK Subban for being extremely silly. So grab your candy and beer and put on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 233!

Ep. 233 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Run Away Dudley!

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 233 and we debut a new hit single &#34;Run Away Dudley&#34;. We rejoice in the suffering of Philadelphia, discuss the upcoming draft after the lottery decided positioning last week, and we expose PK Subban for being extremely silly. So grab your candy and beer and put on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 233!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 232 and all of our teams officially suck and are out of it. The elimination of the Oilers guarantees all new teams in the Stanley Cup Finals but who can survive the 2nd round to get their shot in the Conference Finals? Let&#39;s hear who Tom thinks is going to play for the Cup. Tom? Tom? Tom???? Please come back and join us on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 232!

Ep. 232 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Basketball Anyone?

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 232 and all of our teams officially suck and are out of it. The elimination of the Oilers guarantees all new teams in the Stanley Cup Finals but who can survive the 2nd round to get their shot in the Conference Finals? Let&#39;s hear who Tom thinks is going to play for the Cup. Tom? Tom? Tom???? Please come back and join us on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 232!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 231 and oh boy do we hate the Flyers. But we will also hate them in Round 2 where they are definitely headed. We get a new pack of cards, figure out where the TV goes, and then we shock people in the section behind the swinging doors on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 231!

Ep. 231 Friends and Rivals Podcast: **** The Flyers One More Time!

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 231 and oh boy do we hate the Flyers. But we will also hate them in Round 2 where they are definitely headed. We get a new pack of cards, figure out where the TV goes, and then we shock people in the section behind the swinging doors on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 231!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 230 and well, the team we all hate is going to the second round. That&#39;s what we figured out. The Penguins no-showed their series with Philly but at least they are still better at hockey than the Mets are at baseball. Come to think of it, they might be better at baseball than the Mets are at baseball. But we get you up to date on the other playoff serieses in the NHL and talk more about how bad the Mets suck on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 230!

Ep. 230 Friends and Rivals Podcast: And All Of Us Are Waiting For Next Year

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 230 and well, the team we all hate is going to the second round. That&#39;s what we figured out. The Penguins no-showed their series with Philly but at least they are still better at hockey than the Mets are at baseball. Come to think of it, they might be better at baseball than the Mets are at baseball. But we get you up to date on the other playoff serieses in the NHL and talk more about how bad the Mets suck on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 230!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 228 and blame it on the Devils fan! The day Steve can&#39;t join the podcast, the Devils fired general manager Tom Fitzgerald. The Devils obviously timed it this way so that Steve couldn&#39;t report on it and make them look even worse. The Rangers have Tom just tickled pink with their hot streak, Nick saw his team fire an NHL Hall of Famer with 4 games left, and Bill is blissfully happy with the Penguins&#39; coach AND General Manager. So celebrate with us on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 228!

Ep. 228 Friends and Rivals Podcast: It's Steve's Fault!

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 228 and blame it on the Devils fan! The day Steve can&#39;t join the podcast, the Devils fired general manager Tom Fitzgerald. The Devils obviously timed it this way so that Steve couldn&#39;t report on it and make them look even worse. The Rangers have Tom just tickled pink with their hot streak, Nick saw his team fire an NHL Hall of Famer with 4 games left, and Bill is blissfully happy with the Penguins&#39; coach AND General Manager. So celebrate with us on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 228!

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It&#39;s FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 227 JACKEE!!! The Islanders face the Penguins with heavy playoff implications at UBS. The Rangers rock on with the kids and the Devils put together a solid month a bit too late. We cover the Tiger Woods debacle, Final Four, and the return of baseball on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 227!

Ep. 227 Friends and Rivals Podcast: We Can Do Without The Islanders

It&#39;s FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 227 JACKEE!!! The Islanders face the Penguins with heavy playoff implications at UBS. The Rangers rock on with the kids and the Devils put together a solid month a bit too late. We cover the Tiger Woods debacle, Final Four, and the return of baseball on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 227!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND FIVALS EPISODE 226 and what&#39;s that I hear? No one whining about the f***ing Rangers for 30 minutes? Does that mean this episode might end, like, ever? OH MY GOD I HAVE TO HAVE TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 226 OF THE FREINDS AND RIVALS PODCAST!!!!

Ep. 226 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Let's Party Like There's No Tom!

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND FIVALS EPISODE 226 and what&#39;s that I hear? No one whining about the f***ing Rangers for 30 minutes? Does that mean this episode might end, like, ever? OH MY GOD I HAVE TO HAVE TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 226 OF THE FREINDS AND RIVALS PODCAST!!!!

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It&#39;s EPISODE 225 OF THE FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and straight up, when Tom and Steve find out that I put Lindy Ruff in the title of this episode they are gonna flip the f*** out! We discuss the Spaghetti Western version of Tom Wilson and the joke that is NHL Player Safety, the return of Artemi Panarin, scoreboard watching, and an incredible enunciation lesson by Nick on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 225!

EP. 225 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Lindy Ruff Will Lead The Sabres Into the Playoffs

It&#39;s EPISODE 225 OF THE FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and straight up, when Tom and Steve find out that I put Lindy Ruff in the title of this episode they are gonna flip the f*** out! We discuss the Spaghetti Western version of Tom Wilson and the joke that is NHL Player Safety, the return of Artemi Panarin, scoreboard watching, and an incredible enunciation lesson by Nick on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 225!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 224 and maybe the trade deadline wasn&#39;t actually spectacular. But the Islanders got a guy. Maybe a future captain? The Devils, Islanders, and Penguins each have a hero this season but the Rangers not so much. But keeping Trocheck will have to do. We open some hockey cards, talk conspiracy, and damn it Janet it was nice to meet you at FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 224!

Ep. 224 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Trade Deadline Spectacular!

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 224 and maybe the trade deadline wasn&#39;t actually spectacular. But the Islanders got a guy. Maybe a future captain? The Devils, Islanders, and Penguins each have a hero this season but the Rangers not so much. But keeping Trocheck will have to do. We open some hockey cards, talk conspiracy, and damn it Janet it was nice to meet you at FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 224!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 223 and the Devils and Rangers fans among us can&#39;t wait for this to end, while the Islanders and Penguins fans among us are skipping happily along. What&#39;s on all of our wish lists for the NHL trade deadline? And then we put a wrap on the fabulous youth hockey career of Casey Fugere on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 223!

Ep. 223 Friends and Rivals Podcast: The End of an Era

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 223 and the Devils and Rangers fans among us can&#39;t wait for this to end, while the Islanders and Penguins fans among us are skipping happily along. What&#39;s on all of our wish lists for the NHL trade deadline? And then we put a wrap on the fabulous youth hockey career of Casey Fugere on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 223!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 222 AND USA! USA! USA! LFG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you see when they brought out Goudreau&#39;s kids? I&#39;m not crying, YOU&#39;RE CRYING! And what about that Connor McDavid? Always the bridesmaid never the bride AMIRITE! You can find the rest of this script at all-original-dad-jokes.ca or just stick around to listen to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 222!

Ep. 222 Friends and Rivals Podcast: O No Canada!

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 222 AND USA! USA! USA! LFG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you see when they brought out Goudreau&#39;s kids? I&#39;m not crying, YOU&#39;RE CRYING! And what about that Connor McDavid? Always the bridesmaid never the bride AMIRITE! You can find the rest of this script at all-original-dad-jokes.ca or just stick around to listen to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 222!

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It&#39;s EPISODE 221 OF THE FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and we are all over this Olympic Hockey thingamajig. Can anyone stop the USA Women or the Canadian Men? We&#39;ll find out soon if anyone can touch either of these heavy favorites. Then we move on to find out what Sweden actually does well. Tom and Nick get into the nitty gritty with rules about Curling as Bill contemplates suicide all on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 221!

Ep. 221 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Tom Wilson is Still a Piece of S***

It&#39;s EPISODE 221 OF THE FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and we are all over this Olympic Hockey thingamajig. Can anyone stop the USA Women or the Canadian Men? We&#39;ll find out soon if anyone can touch either of these heavy favorites. Then we move on to find out what Sweden actually does well. Tom and Nick get into the nitty gritty with rules about Curling as Bill contemplates suicide all on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 221!

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It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 220 and it&#39;s the return of your favorite game &#34;Where&#39;s Quinn Hughes?&#34; Apparently, the Devils knew all along. The Islanders and Penguins slide into the Olympic Break with playoff-dream momentum, while the Rangers and Devils race to stack the Sharks&#39; roster down the stretch. It&#39;ll all make sense, sort of, when you listen to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 220!

Ep. 220 Friends and Rivals Podcast: WHERE'S QUINN???

It&#39;s FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 220 and it&#39;s the return of your favorite game &#34;Where&#39;s Quinn Hughes?&#34; Apparently, the Devils knew all along. The Islanders and Penguins slide into the Olympic Break with playoff-dream momentum, while the Rangers and Devils race to stack the Sharks&#39; roster down the stretch. It&#39;ll all make sense, sort of, when you listen to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 220!

Fans perspective on hockey featuring the Devils, Islanders, Penguins & Rangers

Welcome to the Friend and Rivals Podcast where we will be discussing the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division. The hosts are fans of the Rangers, Devils, Islanders and Penguins. Get a fans perspective of your favorite team!