Live from the Blue Seats - A NY Rangers Podcast

There's nothing better than a deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the Rangers have advanced to the second round after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in dramatic fashion. On this week's show, Becky, Rob, and Conall relive the ups and downs of the Pittsburgh series and describe the emotional rollercoaster that was Game 7 overtime. Then, the gang turns their attention to the Rangers' next op...

The excruciating, infuriating, heart attack-inducing Stanley Cup playoffs are back in New York, and Game 1 was a crash course for these young Rangers. While it's hard to imagine an outcome worse than a triple overtime loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the Blueshirts' chances in this series. Becky, Dave and Rob break it all down, and also try to make sense of the extremely co...

BSB's resident coach Conall McNelis joins this week's show to share his unique perspective on the Rangers as they continue their march towards the playoffs. Each of their potential opponents - Pittsburgh, Washington, Boston or Tampa - present challenges, but is there an ideal opponent for the Rangers from that group? Becky, Dave, Rob and Conall discuss that and much more on this week's show. Make...

Becky, Rob, and Dave are back together for this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats and they're ready to celebrate the Rangers' first playoff berth since the 2016-17 season. After punching their ticket with a convincing 5-1 win over Ottawa on Saturday night, the Rangers now set their sights on Carolina and first place in the Metropolitan Division. The gang reflects on the long and often unp...

The Rangers have been a different team since the trade deadline. In particular, the additions of forwards Frank Vatrano, Andrew Copp and Tyler Motte have transformed the Rangers into a team that generates consistent offense and doesn't need to rely on all-world goaltending to win. Justin Braun has bolstered the defense, which already began to turn the corner in January. On this week's episode of L...

The Rangers have been on fire since the trade deadline, and outside of a stinker against the Devils have the look of a team who can make a deep playoff run. On this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats, Dave and Rob size the team up against their Metropolitan Division counterparts. While matchups against Pittsburgh and Washington seem favorable, the Carolina Hurricanes loom in round 2. The o...

Live from the Blue Seats truly went live for the first time ever on Monday night, with Rob, Becky and Dave hosting a special Trade Deadline reaction show on Twitter Spaces. In case you missed it as it happened, you can check it out here in podcast form. In addition to offering their takes on the additions of Andrew Copp, Tyler Motte and Justin Braun, the gang welcomed in several guest speakers thr...

It's almost here. The NHL trade deadline is 5 short days away, and the Rangers are looking to solidify their lineup in advance of their first playoff appearance since 2017. On this week's show, Rob, Becky and Dave make their final trade deadline predictions. Who will be wearing Ranger blue on March 22, and will we be saying goodbye to any current players? The gang also recaps Tuesday night's thril...

With the trade deadline less than two weeks away, the Rangers are being linked to every name on the market. While the focus has been on improving the team's depth, the Rangers have the assets and cap space to make a splash, and some fans are clamoring for Chris Drury to go big. With the huge disclaimer that Rob, Becky and Dave would all be against this move because of his history of assault and ra...

Rob and Dave assess the Rangers' recent play, as they turned in a couple of solid performances vs. Washington and Pittsburgh before laying an egg at home to Vancouver. They also try to decipher the bottom six, which has become a jumbled mess exacerbated by the recent decision by Gerard Gallant to scratch Filip Chytil. But the big story this week is the return of Pavel Buchnevich to New York. The q...

Becky returns from COVID-19 protocol and rejoins Rob and Dave this week, along with special guest Arthur Staple of The Athletic. The Rangers have started to play a solid team game as they begin the mad dash to the season's finish line: 32 games in 63 days. Even though the goals haven't started coming just yet, is this version of the Rangers "good enough" to make noise in the playoffs? Then, Arthur...

With Becky on COVID-19 protocol, Russ Hartman joined Rob and Dave on the show as the Rangers returned from their two week break. The gang relives Tuesday night's thrilling shootout win over Boston, and discusses the drama of Igor Shesterkin's late-game exit and return. This was also the second strong game in a row for the Rangers against a good opponent. Are there finally signs that the team is tu...

The Rangers may be in the middle of a 14-day break, but this week's podcast is overflowing with content. Becky, Rob and Dave explore some trade options that could bolster the Rangers blue line, and discuss Larry Brooks' latest report that Nils Lundkvist could be moved "sooner rather than later." Then, resident numbers guru Rob Luker joins the show to discuss some statistical trends he's seen in th...

Becky, Rob and Dave bring the good vibes from Tuesday night's win over the Panthers into this week's belated show. Was the win over Florida the most impressive of the season for the Rangers? And what made them so effective in the second and third periods, enabling the Blueshirts to dominate one of the NHL's best? The gang also shares their thoughts on Henrik Lundqvist night, and answers a wide arr...

A special season has entered its most special week. On Friday night, the Rangers will raise Henrik Lundqvist's #30 to the rafters in what's sure to be a ceremony full of nostalgia and tears. Rob, Becky and Dave gear up for the most anticipated night of the season, and reminisce on some of their fondest Hank memories. BSB colleague Tyler McGillick also joins the show to share his thoughts on Alexis...

While the Rangers sit atop the Metropolitan Division and are all but a lock for their first playoff berth since 2017, the team's roster management has left much to be desired. Why is Libor Hajek still on the team? Why has Greg McKegg played 19 games? Are the Rangers actually going to sell the farm for a one-year shot at a Stanley Cup? Let's just say some of these questions got Dave a little hot un...

Russ Hartman joins Dave and Rob on this week's show to dissect the Rangers west coast trip so far. With a solid win sandwiched by two lackluster performances, the Rangers find themselves mired in mediocrity at 6-6-1 over their last 13 games. Their inability to generate offense at even strength is a real problem that likely requires a solution from outside the organization. But is this the year to...

The Rangers opened 2022 on fire, rattling off three straight wins and showing that maybe they do belong in the conversation as true Stanley Cup contenders. The standings certainly say so, as the Rangers found themselves in first place overall at the conclusion of Monday night's win over Edmonton. What is this team's ceiling? Becky, Rob and Dave discuss that, as well as dig into the ongoing Ryan St...

After almost two weeks without hockey, desperate fans will finally be rewarded with some action this week as the Rangers travel to Florida to face the Panthers and Lightning. How do the Blueshirts stack up against two of the NHL's best? Rob, Becky and Dave offer their thoughts on the upcoming road trip. Also, with taxi squads being reintroduced, which Rangers prospect might make a surprise impact...

Becky and Rob are joined by BSB colleague Russ Hartman this week to discuss what's on their Christmas wish lists, both for the Rangers, and in life. As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc, the NHL has chosen a brief pause ahead of its regularly scheduled holiday break, in hopes that enacting stricter protocols will get team-wide outbreaks under control. But is daily testing the best way forward? The...

The Rangers came back to earth last week with a couple of difficult losses, but even more concerning is the NHL's COVID-19 situation, which has fans fearing that a pause is imminent. Rob, Becky and Dave break that all down, and also talk about how the Rangers can get more out of their top line (and specifically, Mika Zibanejad), and if Jacob Trouba's big hits crossed the line. The gang also answer...

Blue Seat Blogs' resident goaltending guru Justin Rutherford joins Rob and Dave this week to discuss the impact of Igor Shesterkin's injury, and if the Rangers can keep up their winning ways with Alexandar Georgiev between the pipes. The gang also revels in the firing of now former Flyers head coach Alain Vigneault, and discusses the bromance between Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome. Will Panarin's...

This week, Connor Rogers from Bleacher Report joins the show to discuss the Rangers' hot start. Though his NFL Draft expertise is what pays the bills, Connor is a rabid Rangers fan with unique perspectives on everything from the what's made the rebuild successful to the positive impact that Ryan Reaves has had on the team this season. Becky, Dave and Rob also recap the Rangers' win over the shorth...

With the Rangers playing solid hockey and camping out near the top of the Metropolitan Division, the spotlight has shifted to the struggling Alexandar Georgiev. The Blueshirts' backup was pulled from his most recent start and looks like a goaltender whose confidence has been shaken. Unless Igor Shesterkin can play 64 games in a row (plus the Olympics!), the Rangers are going to need a resolution t...

The Rangers righted the ship last weekend, with solid wins over Columbus and New Jersey. Becky, Rob and Dave recap the weekend back-to-back, and then dive into two pressing questions. First, will Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere fulfill their potential, and what does it mean for the future of the franchise if they do? Also, what is Filip Chytil's best position moving forward, and how should the R...