Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan

Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers

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Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan host this weekly New York Rangers podcast that discusses news and results about the team, and often jump off course for nonsense.

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Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan

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Sports

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redcircle.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

EP 230 - Josh from Evolving Wild on Artemi's Possible Hart, Fox's Calder Chances & Upcoming NYR Contracts 14.04.2020

This week the guys discuss Davidson's Q&A, what we know about hockey coming back and how we're all going a little stir crazy  Then Josh from Evolving Wild joins the Breakaway to discuss Tony & Strome's upcoming contracts and Evolving Wild's projections for them, Artemi's case for the Hart and just how special is Adam Fox? Josh also brings up Kakko's historical season...Advertising Inquiries: https...

BSB OT EP 27 - Some Much Needed Good Vibes 09.04.2020

On this BSB OT the guys take some time to discuss the bright future of the NYR and get into a discussion on what would happen if Yzerman ended up talking over the Rangers instead of JD. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 229 - K'Andre Miller's Q&A & Tom and Mike of Bantering the Blueshirts 07.04.2020

This week the guys discuss the K'Andre Miller Q&A and the vile act that took part during it, how the Rangers handled it and  the PR response. Then the guys discuss last week's episode and conversations they've had about it throughout the week. It's a bit of a heavy start! But then the guys get to 5 star questions and get back to normally scheduled nonsense.  Then Tom Urtz and Mike Murphy of Banter...

BSB OT 26 - Reviewing The Best Players to Wear Every Jersey Number in New York Sports History List 02.04.2020

BSB OTs are now on the main feed for the time being!  This week the guys review The Athletics's  best players to wear every jersey number in New York sports history list and pick some gripes with who was chosen as the representative for #30... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

EP 228- Tony DeAngelo & Ryan Strome 30.03.2020

Welp, here it is!  This week Tony DeAngelo & Ryan Strome join the Breakaway to discuss their time since the season ending, their thoughts on the season and much much more.  Then Ryan & Greg return to answer some five star questions on season ideas and the #1 pick tournamentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad c...

EP 227 - Mailbag Madness, NHL Playoffs Hypothetical & Prospect Chat with Drew Way 24.03.2020

This week the guys discuss some new things they've found out about themselves in quarantine, some are quiet upsetting! Then the guys answer a TON of 5 star questions (thanks so much for sending those in by the way) and cover everything from 2nd best NYR of the 21st century, offer sheets,  Mika's season & more!  Finally Drew Way joins the Breakaway to talk all things prospects, possible NHL playoff...

EP 226 - An Unexpected Season Ending, Life Without Sports & K'Andre Miller Signing 17.03.2020

This week the guys discuss how everyone world was turned upside down in the last 7 days, thoughts on the Final games of the season, K'Andre Miller signing and what to likely expect from him next year and interesting thoughts regarding the NYR offseason plan and Nils Lundkvist The guys also take some time to answer some 5 star questions regarding the best Ranger of all time and trading with "lesser...

EP 225 - Mika's 5 Goals, Devils Despair & Katie Baker of The Ringer on Hank and Dolan 10.03.2020

This week the guys open up and discuss the amazing accomplishment of Mika scoring 5 goals and how the Devils absolutely ruined that high on Saturday night. Then Katie Baker of The Ringer joins the Breakaway to discuss Larry David, sports radio, James Dolan and Henrik Lundqvist's finish line Finally the guys return and answer a plethora of 5 star questions, including Hajeks's future with NYR, possi...

EP 224 - Kreider's Injury, Hank's Situation & NYR Future with Miika "HockeyStatMiner" 03.03.2020

This week the guys discuss Kreider's injury, Hank's situation and how you should go about handling it and how this season can be viewed no matter what Then Miika "@HockeyStatMiner" joins the Breakaway to discuss the possibilities of trading Trouba, salary cap with goaltenders, how to replace LHD  and evaluating Jeff Gorton as a GM. When does the Rangers window open and if it's now, who are the imp...

EP 223 - Post Trade Deadline with Rick Carpiniello 25.02.2020

This week the guys break down the deadline day in chronological order. Everything from not knowing what's happening, to the press conferences, Kreider's extension and Skjei off to Carolina and all the bumps, twists and turns along the way.  Then at (48:35) their good best friend and coworker Rick Carpiniello joins the Breakaway to talk post deadline, his thoughts on how the Rangers did and some of...

EP 222 - Trade Deadline Week & Steve Gelbs, Mets Reporter for SNY 18.02.2020

This week the guys discuss Kreider's likely last week as a New York Ranger and make their final predictions for what is most likely to happen at the trade deadline next Monday. Will Kreider Stay or go? What about Georgiev? And what's the deal with Hank?  Then, on one of the most interviews the guys have ever had, Steve Gelbs of SNY joins the breakaway to discuss his relationship with the New York...

EP 221 - The Trade Deadline Looms Over the New York Rangers & San Jose Sharks Writer Kevin Kurz of The Athletic on Georgiev 11.02.2020

This week the guys speak about plagues, what Di Giuseppe brings to this NYR squad, Quinn enforcing his meritocracy and Kreider's likely final days as a New York Ranger.  Then Kevin Kurz of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss San Jose's interest in Georgiev and how the Sharks season has been going (spoiler: not good!)  Finally the guys return and answer 5 star questions including Lindy Ruff...

EP 220 - The Kreider Desire Grows & St Louis Blues Writer Jeremy Rutherford 04.02.2020

This week the guys discuss Chris Kreider's value, if theres a chance at extending him and how one rival executive really helped out the Rangers. The guys also dive into the 3 goalie situation and how Math and the Metro have become the real downfall to this Ranger season  Then Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to speak of the possibility of Kreider going to St Louis and what the...

EP 219 - Lias' Future with NYR, All-Star Weekend & Avalanche Beat Writer Ryan Clark 28.01.2020

This week the guys open up the show and discuss the passing Kobe Bryant and it's effects on every member of the sports world. Then they discuss Lias' transfer to the KHL and if it's ever possible for him to return to the Rangers. Followed by 5 star questions regarding Tony D, All-Star and a new Panarin nickname Then Avalanche beat writer Ryan Clark of The Athletic joins the breakaway to discuss th...

BSB OT - James Mirtle on a Possible NYR & Leafs Trade 22.01.2020

Every week Blueshirts Breakaway posts a BSB OT on The Athletic app but this week decided to make it available for all. The reasoning being James Mirtle joins the Breakaway to discuss the possibility of the Leafs trading for Georgiev and what they would have to give up to obtain him. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about...

EP 218 - Can The New York Rangers Make the Playoffs, The Three Goalie Saga & EJ Johnston of 3ICE 21.01.2020

This week the guys discuss the possibility of the Rangers making the playoffs, what it would take to keep Chris Kreider and what you'd have to give up to keep him and answer some 5 star questions which lead to an in-depth conversation on Tony DeAngelo  Then EJ Johnston of the new 3 on 3 hockey league 3ICE joins the Breakaway to discuss his reasoning for starting the league, the amazing format for...

EP 217 - Tony's 2nd Star Week, Lias' Future & Three Headed Goalie Situation. 14.01.2020

This week the guys discuss Tony's 2nd star week, Tony on twitter and why it might make sense to trade him despite his season. Then Greg and Ryan discuss Lias' agents comments and Davidson's response before going over the 3 headed goalie situation.  After the guys answer a few 5 star questions including is the game of hockey getting softer Finally the guys invite their good friend and local Devils...

EP 216 - Igor Has Arrived, Quinn's Late Game Decisions & Redrafting the 2017 1st Round with Drew Way 07.01.2020

This week the guys discuss Igor getting the call up to the main roster and how the Rangers will manage to carry 3 goalies moving forward. Also discussed are Quinn's late game decisions and a plethora of 5 star questions about Kakko's performance.  Then Drew Way joins the Breakaway to give a brief Igor preview before Greg and Drew give their entire 1st round redraft from 2017 and show where Lias an...

EP 215 - Tony Being Tony, Strome's Future with NYR & Holiday Mailbag Part 2 31.12.2019

This week Ryan and Greg discuss Tony's effect on twitter, the ice and the NYR community along with Stromes future as a Ranger and overworked social media NYR narratives.  Then the guys answer 5 star questions, including discussing the NYR scouting team over the past decade and do a speed round of holiday mailbag questions before thanking all of of you for supporting us over the second half of the...

EP 214 - The Lias Andersson Thesis Episode & Holiday Mailbag Part 1 24.12.2019

This week the guys parse through almost every single detail of the Lias Andersson trade request. The guys break down each side of the debate, the past, present and future, no stone is left unturned Then the guys answer this weeks 5 star questions followed by part 1 of the holiday mailbag Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more...

EP 213 - Did the Devils Sink the Trade Market for NYR & Rob Luker Talks New York Ranger Analytics 17.12.2019

This week the guys discuss if the NJ Devils ruined the trade market for NYR, the return of Kravstov to the AHL and what you can now expect for Chris Kreider in a trade.  Then Rob Luker joins the Breakaway to discuss his analytic findings. Rob touches on how the defense could be improved, possible reasons for keeping certain lines together and everyone chips in on discussing Quinn's line blender Fi...

EP 212 - Kravtsov's Possible Return, Georgiev's Future and The New York Rangers & Analytics. Also The Knicks Wall on NYR vs Knicks. 10.12.2019

This week the guys talk about Kravstov's possible return to America, Georgievs absolute dominance and what his future could be on the Rangers. Then the guys answer 5 star questions which include Rangers & analytics, Kreiders future return & much much more.  Then the guys from The Knicks Wall join the podcast to discuss the stark difference between the Rangers and Knicks, the different feelings on...

EP 211 - The New York Rangers are Consistently Inconsistent & Our 4 Year Anniversary with Bryan Wojtanik 03.12.2019

This week the guys open up the show talking about their differences, the differences between the Devils rebuild & NYRs rebuild & answer some 5 star questions including one on if Strome has done enough to be a core piece moving forward Then dear good friend of the podcast Bryan Wojtanik joins the Breakaway to celebrate the 4 year anniversary,  talk about his experience leaving twitter, why Hajek is...

BSB OT - New York Rangers All Decade Team 27.11.2019

On this special bonus BSB OT the guys discuss the NYR all decade team and Greg provides constructive criticism to Ryan for his squad Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 210 - Zucc's Return, Tony's Analytics & Former NYR Prospect Vince Pedrie 26.11.2019

This week the guys discuss Zucc's return, feelings on Kreider's time as a Ranger coming to an end, Tony's twitter antics & the transformation of the Rangers after the MTL comeback  Then Vince Pedrie joins the Breakaway to discuss his time at Hartford, his path to the pros, his thoughts on Chytil & why he retired from hockey Finally the guys come back and answer your 5 star questions as always  Hap...

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