Ice Cold Takes: A New York Sports Podcast

Peter Baugh, who covers the Rangers for The Athletic, joins to discuss the Rangers' trip out west, the complete difference in play since the new year, and how Chris Drury should handle the trade deadline.

The Rangers are playing a more competitive brand of hockey since the ball dropped in 2025. Plus, a nice pick up in Arthur Kaliyev on Monday. Can the Rangers turn things around?

The Rangers opened 2025 with a victory over the Bruins, but Igor Shesterkin was placed on IR, and there are more rumors surrounding the team. What will happen with Mika Zibanejad? What will they do with Zac Jones?

Kaapo Kakko was traded to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, and Vincent Trocheck addressed rumors concerning the Rangers' locker room. Plus, Matt Rempe made an impact against the Stars after being recalled from the AHL.

Cjeths joins to discuss the Trouba trade and the ramifacations of the Shesterkin extension. Plus, the Mets signed Juan Soto and are probably not done adding in the offseason.

Stat Boy Steven joins to talk about what the Rangers can do to snap out of their funk. We floated out the idea of placing Jacob Trouba on waivers Thursday before he was ultimately traded on Friday.

Chris Drury sent a memo to the entire league signaling Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider were available for trades. The Rangers have dropped three in a row since, so was it an overreaction?

Will Cuylle is having a breakout season for the Rangers and is proving to be a future cornerstone for the team. Plus, Filip Chytil dodged a concussion, Victor Mancini was recalled, and Joey talks about the idea of trading Brennan Othmann.

Joey breaks down Mika Zibanejad's performance against the Winnipeg Jets where he had three turnovers leading to goals, as well as his bounce back effort against the San Jose Sharks. Plus, a look at why the Rangers are struggling all of a sudden.

Peter Laviolette put his team's lines in a blender completely at practice after poor showings the last two games. Joey also reads a Larry Brooks article from this week about Mika Zibanejad's reduced ice time.

Evan from Rangers Central joins to discuss Alexis Lafrenière's seven-year extension with the Rangers. Plus, a talk about the Mets being eliminated from the playoffs and the Rangers' insane 5v5 statistics to start the season.

A different structure for this week's podcast as Joey rambles first about the Jets trading for Davante Adams, then how the Mets pulled out a Game 5 win against the Dodgers. Finally, a talk about how the Rangers are relying on their 5v5 offense early in the season.

The Rangers began their season Wednesday and there was another crazy week for the Mets who end up in the NLCS. And, an icy rant from Joey about the Rangers' team reporters.

Don La Greca, the backup radio play-by-play voice of the Rangers, joins Joey for the 200th episode of the show to give a final preview of the Rangers before the regular season begins next week. Plus, a discussion on the wild week for the Mets.

Jonny Lazarus, a lifelong Rangers fan who covers the team for Daily Faceoff, joins to discuss preseason and give his take on Igor Shesterkin's contract negotiations.

The Rangers started training camp this week, and there are already a lot of burning questions concerning the roster, lineup, Jacob Trouba, Igor Shesterkin, and more. Plus, Joey gives some love to the Mets and Jets.

Ice Cold Takes returns as Joey is joined by Nick and Evan to talk about rookie camp, Brennan Othmann's chances of making the Rangers, and the Mets!

HockeyStatMiner from Twitter joins to discuss the moves the Rangers made on July 1 and how difficult next year's salary cap situation will be for Chris Drury. Then, Joey rants about the media and the Jacob Trouba situation.

Nick, Evan and Joey talk about trades and signings the Rangers can make this offseason, including Patrick Kane and Jake Guentzel. Plus, a discussion on some under the radar signings Chris Drury can make.

Barclay Goodrow was claimed on waivers by the Sharks on Wednesday giving the Rangers some cap flexibility. Joey talks about what other core-altering moves Chris Drury might make this offseason.

Joey analyzes the interesting quotes from the Rangers' exit day with the media on Tuesday. Plus, a look ahead to the important offseason decisions for GM Chris Drury.

The Florida Panthers eliminated the New York Rangers with a 2-1 victory in Game 6 to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. Joey recapped the game, looked ahead to a long offseason, and ranted about Jacob Trouba multiple times.

Jeffrey Krentzman of the Mind Your Pucking Business Podcast joined the show to recap Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Then, Joey recapped the Rangers' overtime victory in Game 2. Game 2 recap starts at 19:41.

Chris Kreider had an amazing third period performance against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6. The Rangers are moving on to the Eastern Conference Finals to play the Florida Panthers.

Rick DiPietro, former Islanders goaltender and current radio host on 98.7 ESPN NY, joins to discuss the Rangers-Hurricanes second round series. Plus, a look at DiPietro's playing career and a chilly Ice Cold Takes segment.