The Boys in Blue

Ice Cold Takes: A New York Sports Podcast

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Originally started by two college friends in August 2020, Ice Cold Takes: A New York Rangers Hockey Podcast, now known as Ice Cold Takes: A New York Sports Podcast, features the sports conversations you would have with your friends, family, and people you meet at the bar. Joey DiMeglio hosts the show, welcoming all guests, including players, writers, analysts, and even Twitter personalities, to talk Rangers hockey and Mets baseball and make bold, but spot-on takes that are chilled to the bone!

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The Boys in Blue

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www.boysinblue94.com

Latest episode

Apr 18, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 162: Chytil on a Heater 28.10.2023

Filip Chytil has gotten off to a great start this season, as the Rangers continue their Western Canada road trip. Stat Boy Steven joins to talk about him, Blake Wheeler, and gives an update on Rangers prospects.

Episode 161: The Home Opener 21.10.2023

Loyal listener of the show Michael Musto joined to talk about the home opener and the Thursday night loss to the Predators. Spoiler: many references were made to The Other Guys in this episode, so watch that movie before you listen to this.

Episode 160: Back in the New York Groove 14.10.2023

The Rangers opened their season with a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday under new head coach Peter Laviolette. Cjeths and Python joined to discuss their first impressions. Also, the podcast goes on a complete tangent to talk about the Mets, NHL 24, and old YouTube videos.

Episode 159: Laf-ing Through Preseason 07.10.2023

Preseason is done with the Rangers having gone 1-5, but there was concern amongst the fan base about Alexis Lafrenière. Colin Stephenson joined to talk about it this week.

Episode 158: Rangers Open Preseason 30.09.2023

Jonny Lazarus joins the show again to talk about the start of preseason for the Rangers.

Episode 157: Training Camp is Underway 23.09.2023

Jacob Berkowitz from the Ranting Rangers Podcast joins to talk about Lafrenière playing on the right wing at training camp, Laviolette's coaching style, and if the Rangers are true Cup contenders as of right now.

Episode 156: Rookie Camp Begins 16.09.2023

Stat Boy Steven joins Joey to talk about the top prospects at rookie camp this week. Plus, a discussion on whether Brennan Othmann can make the team out of preseason.

Episode 155: Ice Cold Takes is Back! 09.09.2023

Ice Cold Takes has returned! Joey is joined by Core Python and Cjeths to talk about expectations for the Rangers heading into the 2023-24 season. Plus, the boys talk about Alexis Lafrenière and Nick goes on a rant about ESPN's NHL fantasy projections. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit w w w 1 800 gambler dot net. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticu...

Episode 154: NYR Free Agent Frenzy 08.07.2023

Drew Way joins the show to talk about Gabriel Perreault, selected 23rd overall in the draft by the Rangers. Plus, we talk about all of the signings made by Chris Drury on the first day of free agency from last week.

Episode 153: Assessing the Rangers Cap Situation ft. HockeyStatMiner 01.07.2023

With the limited cap space the Rangers have, they can only make a handful of additions to next season's roster, and HockeyStatMiner returns to break it all down.

Episode 152: Coaching Staff Filled Out; Mets Still Suck 24.06.2023

Nick Rose, aka Cjeths, joins again to talk about Peter Laviolette's introductory press conference on Tuesday, as well as the additions made to the Rangers coaching staff. Plus, Nick explains Baseball Savant pages to Joey and why the Mets are still struggling right now.

Episode 151: Peter Laviolette Hired 17.06.2023

Rangers Newsday beat reporter Colin Stephenson joins to talk about the Peter Laviolette hiring, how he'll change the offensive system, and what players fit best in the new system.

Episode 150: Featuring Dave Jackson 10.06.2023

Dave Jackson, a former NHL referee and current rules analyst for ESPN, joins to give his thoughts on the officiating in the playoffs, physicality in today's game, and discrepancies with rules such as goaltender interference and the distinct kicking motion.

Episode 149: Laviolette? Hynes? 03.06.2023

Will Cohen, the host of the new Blueshirt Blueprint Podcast, joins to talk about this week's rumors of Peter Laviolette and John Hynes as potential coaches for the Rangers. Plus, the boys talk about Gary Sanchez's short tenure with the Mets and other baseball news.

Episode 148: New York Mets Episode? 27.05.2023

While there was little news on the Rangers' front this week, Cjeths and Python joined Joey, and the boys somehow managed to talk about the Rangers for almost an hour. Then, the boys talked about the Mets' recent five-game winning streak and Pete Alonso dropping the f-bomb on live TV.

Episode 147: Featuring Jon MacWilliams 20.05.2023

Power skating coach and fellow Olde City Sports Network member Jon MacWilliams joins to give his thoughts on Alexis Lafrenière and the coaching situation for the Rangers.

Episode 146: Gallant Out; Who Replaces? 13.05.2023

Nick Zararis joins to talk about the Rangers moving on from Gerard Gallant and the replacement options that will be available. Plus, an assessment of the Rangers' tight salary cap situation as they head into the offseason.

Episode 145: Rangers Season Recap 06.05.2023

Johnluke Chaparro from Blue Seat Blogs joins to talk about the disappointing first-round loss to the Devils, moves the Rangers need to make for next season, and if Gerard Gallant is once again on the hot seat.

Episode 137: Featuring Colin Stephenson 12.03.2023

Rangers beat reporter Colin Stephenson joins to talk about his observations from practice on Tuesday before the game against the Canadiens on Thursday. We talked about the new power play lines, the even strength lines and if Gerard Gallant will be more patient before making any changes now that Patrick Kane is on the team.

Episode 136: Showtime on Broadway 05.03.2023

Patrick Kane is now a member of the New York Rangers, further improving the Rangers' offensive firepower for the end of the season and playoffs. Nick aka Cjeths and Core Python join to give their reactions to the trade, the boys talk about the game against Philly last night and the high expectations for the playoffs.

Episode 22: Training Camp ft. Vince Mercogliano 14.01.2021

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by New York Ranger's reporter for USA Today and Host of the New Ice City podcast, Vince Mercogliano. The boys recap training camp with one of the few people able to watch the practices and scrimmages. Vince gives his breakout players for the year, breaks down our exciting prospects and deep defensive unit, and gives his final pr...

Episode 21: Season Preview ft. Ryan Mead 13.01.2021

On today's episode, Jospeh DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by the host of the Blueshirts Breakaway podcast from "The Athletic" and the self-proclaimed Kaapope of the Church of Kaako, Ryan Mead. The boys talk about potential breakout players for this season, a potential trade for Pierre-Luc Dubois and how dumb Larry Brooks is, if David Quinn is the man to get the Rangers to hoist the cup...

Episode 12: Featuring Tony DeAngelo 14.11.2020

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by Tony DeAngelo, Ranger's star defenseman. The boys talk about Tony's early hockey career, the current direction of the squad, and Tony's new podcast! This and much more, including tons of unfiltered thoughts from Tony D himself!

Episode 10: Featuring Jake Elmer 31.10.2020

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by the Rangers 2019 free agent signing, Jake Elmer. The boys talk about Jake's early hockey career, his time in junior hockey, how he came to sign with the Rangers and much more!

Episode 9: Featuring Hunter Skinner 24.10.2020

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by Hunter Skinner, Rangers 2019 4th round pick from Minnesota.  The boys talk about Skinners early hockey career, the feeling of being drafted by the Rangers, and the history of his current club the London Knights.

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