Live from the Blue Seats - A NY Rangers Podcast

The New York Rangers are broken, and we're going to fix them. Despite a 7-3-3 record, the team is struggling to generate offense and relying almost exclusively on Igor Shesterkin's heroics to secure points. On this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats, Rob Luker joins the show to share his perspective on the team's early-season struggles, and offers some lineup suggestions that he believes w...

On this week's show, we bask in the glory of Adam Fox's newly-signed 7-year contract extension. Becky, Rob and Dave break down the contract (spoiler alert: it's all good news) and discuss how the contract fits into the bigger picture for the Rangers as they look to build a Stanley Cup contender. Also, the gang attempts to figure out why the Rangers have been so inconsistent to start the season, de...

On this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats, Arthur Staple from The Athletic joins the show. Staple's reporting (subscription required) revealed a deep rift between Rangers prospect Vitali Kravtsov and President and GM Chris Drury dating back to 2019. Is the situation fixable? And have the Rangers made any progress towards a trade or other resolution with the disgruntled first round pick? B...

The Rangers got their first win of the season in Montreal on Saturday, but the first real fireworks of the 2021-22 season were lit on Monday night. Becky, Dave and Rob react to the Rangers' thrilling OT win in Toronto, and then break down the team through its first week of play. Who has stood out so far, and how are the players adjusting to a new system and tactics under coach Gerard Gallant? They...

On this week's show, hockey analytics expert Jack Fraser ( @JFreshHockey ) joins the show to discuss the 2021-22 Rangers. Where does Jack's model project the Rangers to finish the season? And what are his thoughts on the 8-year contract extension for Mika Zibanejad? Becky, Dave and Rob also react (and possibly overreact) to a wild Monday, which saw the Rangers make some key roster decisions, as we...

Rob, Becky and Dave are back after a long hiatus. After offering some parenting tips (that's right, we're all parents now), the gang dives into the wild and crazy 2021 Rangers' off-season. They discuss the sudden firings of John Davidson and Jeff Gorton, the new look front office and coaching staff, and analyze the potential impact of the team's player acquisitions. They also touch on the latest i...

Who would've thought that August 2020 would turn into one of the most memorable months in the history of the New York Rangers? After a disheartening sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes knocked them out of the NHL playoffs before they even started, Rangers fans turned their attention to ping pong balls. The quirks of this season, brought about by the pandemic and the pause, left the Range...

The Rangers opened the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers with a sloppy and uninspired performance against the favored Carolina Hurricanes, and now face a 1-0 deficit in their best-of-five series. Becky, Dave and Rob discuss how they can claw their way back into this series. What adjustments do they need to make? Who needs to step up? Kaapo Kakko and Filip Chytil impressed, meaning they'll both need to a...

Hockey is back! Becky, Dave and Rob dig into the Rangers' upcoming best-of-five series vs. the Carolina Hurricanes. They also discuss life in the bubble and if the NHL is up to the challenge of safely staging a months-long tournament during the Covid-19 pandemic. Who will be the X-factor for the Rangers that could potentially swing the series in their favor? And who will get the nod in goal? Live...

Mats Zuccarello made international headlines with a tabloid interview on Saturday, weighing in on a range of topics and heavily criticizing the Rangers for their handling of both his exit and Henrik Lundqvist's current situation. Is Zucc's ire justified? The gang also discusses potential compliance buyouts, and Dave comes prepared with receipts. The NHL continues to work through scenarios for a re...

The Rangers were in the news for all the wrong reasons last week when a racist troll invaded an online Q&A with K'Andre Miller. Unfortunately racism remains an extremely pervasive issue, especially in hockey culture. Rob, Becky and Dave discuss the club's response to the incident. The gang also discusses why John Davidson won't commit to naming a captain, and who that player (or players) should be...

After a brief hiatus (can you blame us?) Rob, Becky and Dave return to chat about the Rangers...sort of. Without any actual hockey to discuss, the group explores the routes the NHL might take to salvage this season. A 24-team playoff? Finishing play in August or September? How about not awarding the Stanley Cup at all and just moving on to next season? Also on the docket: how are the players passi...

The two weeks following the trade deadline gave Rangers fans a rollercoaster ride of insane highs (Mika's 5-goal masterpiece) and brutal lows (that unspeakable loss to the Devils). All the while, the team has been forced to weather a sudden rash of injuries to key players. Is David Quinn making the right adjustments? Was Igor Shesterkin rushed back into action? Rob, Becky and Dave try to keep it p...

In this special NHL Trade Deadline recap episode, Becky, Rob and Dave discuss one of the most unpredictable days for the Rangers in recent memory. From the surprising (and scary) news of the car accident involving Igor Shesterkin and Pavel Buchnevich, to the 11th hour re-signing of Chris Kreider and the last-minute trade of Brady Skjei, this was a deadline day full of storylines. What does it all...

The NHL has fully entered silly season, with the trade deadline less than a week away. The Rangers have some big decisions to make, particularly in regards to Chris Kreider. Rob, Becky and Dave sort through it all, including the Henrik Lundqvist soap opera, Tuesday's trade for Julien Gauthier, and thoughts on which other players might be on the move, and where they might be headed. One thing is fo...

The Rangers came out of the All-Star break with two solid wins against lowly Detroit, but couldn't keep it rolling against Dallas. Despite a mediocre record, there are legitimate reasons for optimism for Rangers fans, as the team has been playing much better over the last couple of months. The crew breaks it all down, and then Rob and Becky chat with the first ever guest on the podcast, NYR beat r...

The Rangers are about to enter the All-Star break outside of the playoff picture. Can they make a run and clinch an unlikely playoff berth? They're also managing an unorthodox three-goalie rotation and something's gotta give. And what's up with David Quinn's lineup decisions, especially regarding Pavel Buchnevich? Rob, Becky and Dave discuss it all as Blue Seat Blogs returns to the podcasting worl...

Premiering on January 21st, it’s the new podcast from Blue Seat Blogs – LIVE FROM THE BLUE SEATS. Every week, Rob, Becky and Dave will discuss all of the latest topics and issues concerning your favorite team, the New York Rangers. We’ll aim to give you a fresh, fan-first perspective on the good, the bad and the ugly, as the Rangers move forward in their effort to once again compete for a Stanley...