Five on Three

WFUV Sports' NHL podcast breaks down all the biggest happenings on the ice and especially here in the tri-state.

FIVE ON THREE: EPISODE 1

Raffaele Elia, Matt Murphy, and Matt Costantini talk the Off-season for the teams around the league focusing on the Rangers, Islanders and Devils. The guys also give their "Way too early" season predictions.

09-25
27:04

Five on Three: March 6

Jack Caldwell and Chris Hennessy make their return to Five-on-Three to discuss the Isles free fall, the Rangers recent surge, everything surrounding the trade deadline, the GM meetings, and much more

03-07
40:57

Five on Three: February 4

Join Chris Hennessy and Mike Messina as they discuss the Islanders and Rangers games since their bye weeks, the foggy playoff picture in both conferences, and the drama surrounding the Battle of Alberta this past week

02-05
30:20

Five on Three: December 12th

Chris Hennessy and Mike Messina discuss the recent play of the three New York teams and the continuing coaching carousel around the league

12-12
34:27

Five on Three: December 4th

Join Jack Caldwell, Chris Hennessy, and Mike Messina as they discuss the firings of John Hynes, Bill Peters, and Mike Babcock, and discuss the past two weeks for the Islanders and Rangers. 

12-04
38:29

Five on Three: November 21

Chris Hennessy and Jack Caldwell go in depth on the first coach firing of the 2019 season out in Toronto, the Isles continued success, the up and down season continues for the Blueshirts, and finish with a discussion on the uptick in scoring in the NHL.

11-21
41:41

Five on Three: November 13th

Chris Hennessy, Jimmy Sullivan, and Mike Messina discuss the end of the Islanders' win streak, the recent play of the Rangers, the Devils' Western Canada swing and much more 

11-13
34:41

Five on Three: November 6th

Jack Caldwell, Jackson Heil and Chris Hennessy go in depth on the Islander's win streak, the Rangers and their struggles, and touch on the Devils recent games

11-06
32:36

Five on Three: October 16th

Chris Hennessy and Jack Caldwell discuss the struggles for the Devils and Jack Hughes, questions revolving around the Ranger's forward core, and two huge wins for the Islanders.  The guys also dive into some surprising teams atop their respective divisions early in the season. 

10-16
35:12

Five on Three: Episode One

Five on Three returns for the 2019-20 season! Jack Caldwell, Chris Hennessy and Jimmy Sullivan discuss the NHL offseason and start to look ahead to the year ahead for the local teams. Listen here:

09-19
31:15

Minnesota Makes the Move for Quinn Hughes

On this week's episode of 'Five on Three', Grace McCarron, Sophia Smith, Lydia Pirner, and Ryan Deptula cover some of the headlines in the NHL, including initial reactions to the Minnesota Wild trading for the eldest Hughes brother, after their usual check-ins with the NYC metro area squads.

12-20
43:31

Mayday in Milan | Schaefer Is Still A Beauty

On this week's episode of Five on Three, Tucker Austin, Grace McCarron, and Emma Leonardi react to the news about the 2026 Olympic ice, breakdown recent injuries/trades within the NHL, mourn the injury to Ryan Leonard (the latest Jacob Trouba incident), and check in with the NYC-area teams.

12-12
01:04:35

Barzal Nation

Emma Leonardi, Grace McCarron. and Sophia Smith discuss the Islanders' recent success, the Capitals' potential in the Metro, the Rangers, and the Devils on the decline.

12-05
34:16

The League Has Never Been Closer

On this week's episode of "Five on Three", Sophia Smith, Emma Leonardi, and Tucker Austin help Lydia Pirner pick a player for her Rangers Winter Classic jersey. The Rangers' mediocrity derails things a bit before the crew checks in on the overachieving Islanders and the possibly-cursed Devils.

11-19
58:58

Remembering a Legend, Larry Brooks

On this episode of Five on Three, Lydia Pirner, Grace McCarron, and Emma Leonardi remember the incredible career of NY Post writer Larry Brooks. They also recap the three goal week from Will Cuylle, the stellar play of the Isles, and touch on the Devils and Capitals.

11-13
50:50

Will Cuylle is on a Heater

Lydia Pirner, Sophia Smith and Faris Amin debrief how the Rangers got to where they are now, the heater Will Cuylle is on and more on the metro division

11-02
53:06

Wagon Watch in Newark | Schaefer's A Beauty

On this week's episode of Five on Three, Tucker Austin, Emma Leonardi, Jack Alexander, and Sophia Smith take a look at the NHL's best New Jersey Devils and their 6-game heater, a must-win scenario for the New York Rangers, marvel at the early career of Matthew Schaefer and the New York Islanders, and more.

10-23
46:24

Trouba and Goodrow Finally Put Their Curse on MSG

On this week's episode of Five On Three, Tucker Austin, Sophia Smith, Emma Leonardi, and Lydia Pirner break down recent NHL news and discuss the start of the season for our local tri-state area teams.

10-17
48:38

The Puck Drops on the 2025 Season

Sophia Smith, Lydia Pirner, and Grace McCarron ring in the new year with a recap of the Rangers' opening night loss, a preview of the Islanders' season opener Thursday, and a look at the Devils' forecast for 2025.

10-09
41:57

Contract Craze and Preseason is Almost Over!

In this week's episode of Five on Three, Grace McCarron, Sophia Smith, and Abby Cristofaro discuss the preseason nearing its end and some big contracts, including New Jersey's very own Luke Hughes.

10-02
40:26

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