Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers

(1:07) This week the guys end up talking about Lias heading back to the AHL, Greg attempts to predict and push into existence a New York Ranger trade and the guys discuss a plan for the goalie situation moving forward (34:55)  Then NYR beat writer Vince Mercogliano  joins the breakaway to discuss Lias being sent down, Mika's injury, Kakko's illness and dealing with NYR twitter (1:03:16) Finally th...

(1:05) This week the guys discuss how to think about Lias Andersson moving forward, should the Rangers keep Ryan Strome and how to handle Mika's injury information.  (41:11) Then WWE Superstar Eric Young joins the Breakaway to talk about his history with Fantasy hockey, why he thinks the Rangers will still make the playoffs & stories from the WWE  (1:17:25) Finally the guys come back and answer EI...

(1:10) This week the guys talk about the quality wins vs TB/NSH and how the Rangers could get so easily handled by Ottawa after putting together back to back quality performances. Why Lindgren needs to perform now, who will sit for Staal & Kakko showing up when no one else did.  (44:06) Later in the show the guys answer 5 star questions from the listeners discussing Kreider/Strome/Georgiev trade v...

(1:28) This week the guys talk about David Quinn's quotes on the team, if he deserves to get fired, Tony Deangelo's performance, Chytil and  Lindgren's call up and Kravstov back to the KHL. Sheesh there's a lot to talk about (50:30) Then Thomas Williams of  Long Island based hardcore band Stray from the Path joins the Breakaway to discuss the new album and his hardcore Rangers fandom and his thoug...

This week the guys break down a tough 0-3 week and evaluate how Quinn has done so far, go over the line changes and of course answer your 5 star questions Then Mitch Brown joins the Breakaway to discuss his evaluation of Kakko & Kravtsov, and sheds on light on Kravtsov's slow start. Mitch is nice enough to also provide some thoughts on some other prospects and ones... you may not even have heard o...

(1:45) This week the guys discuss Kakko's first goal, Hank's tremendous performance vs the Oilers, Strome vs Lias and Howden being favored by Quinn. As always the guys answer 5 star questions from the listeners.  (40:55) Then Sean Tierney of Charting Hockey joins the Breakaway to discuss what his analytics are saying about the Rangers so far and what are the numbers saying about certain players on...

(1:18)  This week the guys discuss all the good - MIKA, Panarin, Trouba, the power play and two wins to start the season and the bad - the 2nd line & some of the defensive pairs. Then as always answer 5 star questions.   (35:11) Shortly after Rick Carpiniello (our coworker) joins the Breakaway and Namestnikov gets traded two minutes into the interview. Rick discusses Kravstov's benching in Hartfor...

This week the guys discuss the roster cuts, sending Kravstov and Chytil to the AHL, Strome conspiracies and Howden being favored. Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss final roster decisions, the plan for Hank this year and what to expect of the D-pairings Finally the guys come back and talk about some of the changes happening to the podcast in the coming weeks before...

(0:42) This week the guys talk preseason reactions, the revamped power play, will Kravstov make the team? & 5 star questions along with questions from twitter. (31:01)Then Vince Mercogliano NYR beat writer for USAToday joins the Breakaway to talk about his interactions with Hank, Kaapo & who he feels will make the roster and some predictions for what NYR might do with Smith (58:42)Finally Sean Har...

Some people reached out and told us the audio had some issues with volume being too low and too high in other places. I attempted to do my best to remedy this issue and hopefully this will provide a better listening experience. Feel free to reach out to me with any feedback - @OhRyanMead on twitter. Thanks again guys, LGR/Praise BeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Ou...

This week the guys celebrate their 200th show with Blueshirts Banter live from NYC. A lot of bridges are burned and everyone is in high spirits. Then at (1:10:10) Greg has Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic on to discuss his NYR season previewAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Ryan is working his ass off in Vegas and is recording from his Westgate hotel room. The guys discuss Kaapo's HUGE debut, Fox, Traverse City and what to take away from it. Other topics discussed: Unsigned Rangers, RFA's, NHL Marketing, Do you tip your mailman, NYR #1 prospect ratings, Ryan's dad, John Franco, The Mets, best coaches in NY & TickPick along with some other nonsense. Advertising Inquir...

Greg and Ryan continue their yearly tradition of doing an NFL Over/Unders podcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the podcast starts off with Ryan talking about the best uber ride of his life, Greg speaks a little bit about baseball betting & then the boys actually talk Rangers. Is Tony DeAngelo a long term solution for the Rangers? 5 star questions & our new season long sponsor announcement. Then Gillian Kemmerer joins the breakaway to talk about ther time in the KHL, China, DJ's in the KHL, Russia...

This week Greg starts the podcast by talking our his wonderful roommate "Aaron" then the guys discuss the Traverse City Tourney roster, MSG's summer programming & Ryan makes a huge apology before 5 star questions. (42:53) Then Rick Carpiniello of The Athletic and dearest, best, good friend of the podcast joins the Breakaway to talk about Kakko, an RFA move the Rangers almost made, Kreider's future...

This week Ryan and Greg discuss how the Rangers were ranked #1 by Elite Prospects & NHL networks and why that might be. Then in the second half of the podcast the boys answer some 5 star questions and discuss the MUST WATCH games this season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

This week the boys are recording early again and Greg has lost his voice. Ryan ask twitter for some mailbag questions and the boys go through them. 5 star questions included! Then Matthew Esteves who covers the TB Lightning for Raw Charge joins the Breakaway to discuss Kevin Shattenkirk and some other off-season TB story linesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: ht...

(This episode was recorded before Shatty signed with TB) On this episode Ryan and Greg discuss turning 30, why the Rangers had to buy out Shattenkirk, who will make the team out of camp, Panarin's personality and of course answer 5 star questions. Then around the 38 minute mark, the guys break down the Mets and the Yankees post deadline because it's August. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

The guys react to the frankly shocking news of Kevin Shattenkirk being bought out by the New York RangersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the boys unveil a new surprise intro to the show Then Greg and Ryan talk about Buch's bridge deal and where he fits on the team, Gusev to the Devils and the new Hartford coach. After Colin Stephenson of Newsday joins the Breakaway to talk off-season surprises, buyouts and what the Rangers need to do to get under the cap. Also evaluating Shattenkirk as a player. Colin is a good hang. Adve...

This weeks episode opens with a quick recap from the end of last weeks episode. Then the guys talk about Trouba signing his extension, Pionk getting paid and what happens with Chris Kreider. (39:47) Then friend of the podcast Jeff Balinski and James Duffy of Gotham Sports join the podcast for a round table discussion on how the teams of NY/NJ have handled the off-season and their thoughts on the N...

(:34)The guys talk about teams with salary cap that can actually trade with the Rangers, introduce a new segment "The Kegger" and a 5 star question (20:33)Then Travis Yost of TSN joins the Breakaway to talk about all the off-season moves of the NHL and defend Red Lobster (50:52)Finally Sara Civian of The Athletic stops by to discuss the last Canes season, Adam Fox and Greg McKeggAdvertising Inquir...

(1:25)Greg and Ryan discuss the reality that Panarin is a Ranger, discuss the second buyout window, the waiting game for the Rangers, a flurry of off-season questions and of course 5 star questions. (25:12)Then Vince Mercogliano NYR beat writer for USA Today joins the Breakaway to talk about Panarin, Hartford, development camp and his journey to covering the team. (54:07)After Pale Dragon of The C...

Artemi Panarin is a Ranger. I'll try that again, Artemi Panarin is a Ranger. On this weeks episode after a brief sermon from the Church of Kakko Greg and Ryan break down what exactly Panarin being a Ranger means for the rest of the team. Who's out now? Which players will stay? How excited are they? Then Ryan speaks briefly about meeting Kakko and some of the prospects and the best part of Tanner G...

Absolutely loaded podcast. (0:01) The Kaapope holds sermon for the Church Of Kakko (2:49) Greg and Ryan talk about the what happening but mostly what didn't happen during draft weekend. The lack of trades for the Rangers and the current rumors for Panarin. Subban and JT Miller also get discussed because.. what. (26:42) Arch Bishop of Prospects and Analytics joins the Breakaway to discuss the Range...