New Ice City: A Podcast About The New York Rangers

Episode 164 of the "New Ice City" podcast reacts to the New York Rangers losing two of their last three games while addressing the issues that have bubbled to the surface during that span. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano discusses Peter Laviolette's decision to run it back with the same lineup and answers fans questions regarding K'Andre Miller, Zac Jones and Mika Zibanejad. 

Episode 163 of the "New Ice City" podcast examines a red-hot start for the 5-0-1 New York Rangers, who have featured the NHL's most productive offensive attack to begin the 2024-25 season. Plus, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now joins the show to preview Thursday's Eastern Conference Final rematch with the defending champion Panthers and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans questions regardin...

Episode 162 of the "New Ice City" podcast opens up the mailbag to answer fans questions regarding the first week of the New York Rangers' season. Host Vincent Mercogliano analyzes each of the first three games, plus Kaapo Kakko, Victor Mancini, Matt Rempe, Igor Shesterkin, Mika Zibanejad, five-on-five offense, defensive blemishes and more!

Episode 161 of the "New Ice City" podcast reveals why Igor Shesterkin turned down an offer that would have made him the NHL's highest-paid goalie while looking ahead to the start of the Rangers' new season. Plus, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to preview the Blueshirts' season-opener against the Penguins and host Vincent Mercogliano discusses final roster decisions invol...

Episode 160 of the "New Ice City" podcast takes an in-depth look at the roster decisions facing the New York Rangers with one week to go until opening night, including the chances for prospects Adam Edström and Victor Mancini to break camp with the team. Plus, Peter Baugh of The Athletic joins the show to share his preseason observations and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans questions regardin...

Episode 159 of the "New Ice City" podcast features an extensive conversation with legendary Rangers broadcaster Sam Rosen as he prepares to enter his 40th and final season in the MSG booth. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano reacts to news that defenseman Ryan Lindgren will miss multiple weeks and answers fans questions about Alexis Lafrenière, Brennan Othmann and Igor Shesterkin.

The Season 5 premiere of the "New Ice City" podcast features the return of host Vincent Mercogliano after having baby No. 2 and a full preview of New York Rangers training camp for the 2024-25 NHL season! Hear from head coach Peter Laviolette, plus analysis of the Blueshirts' Stanley Cup hopes, training camp battles (or lack thereof), lineup options and much more! 

Episode 157 of the "New Ice City" podcast marks the finale of Season 4! Host Vincent Mercogliano thanks listeners by trying to answer as many of their questions as possible, with topics ranging from the Blueshirts' offseason moves (or lack thereof), lineup construction, salary cap space, trade targets, prospects who look ready to make an impact, future roster plans, Reilly Smith's fit, Jacob Troub...

Episode 156 of the "New Ice City" podcast discusses a surprisingly quiet free-agent period for the New York Rangers and what it means for their Stanley Cup hopes. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano analyzes the Blueshirts nabbing defenseman EJ Emery in the NHL Draft, the motivation behind the Reilly Smith trade and everything he's hearing about captain Jacob Trouba's murky future. 

Episode 155 of the "New Ice City" podcast looks ahead to the busiest week of the offseason for the New York Rangers and the rest of the NHL. Host Vincent Mercogliano reveals what he's hearing about the Blueshirts' plans in free agency, the draft and possible trades, then Sportsnet's Jeff Marek joins the show to discuss takeaways from the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and what New York need...

Episode 154 of the "New Ice City" podcast reacts to the New York Rangers placing veteran forward Barclay Goodrow on waivers and being claimed by the San Jose Sharks, with analysis of all the potential roster and salary cap fallout. Plus, Colin Stephenson of Newsday joins the show to offer his thoughts on whether the Blueshirts should shake up their core or run it back and host Vincent Mercogliano...

Episode 153 of the "New Ice City" podcast pulls back the curtain on breakup day at the New York Rangers' training center, including clips from some of the most memorable exit interviews. Hear from Adam Fox, Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko, Mika Zibanejad and Igor Shesterkin, with insights from host Vincent Mercogliano on what comes next for each of those Blueshirts' players. 

Episode 152 of the "New Ice City" podcast analyzes what went wrong for the New York Rangers in their Eastern Conference Final loss to the Florida Panthers and what to make of a Presidents' Trophy-winning season that fell short of the ultimate goal. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano begins to look ahead to difficult offseason decisions while answering fans' questions about Peter Laviolette, Jacob Trou...

Episode 151 of the "New Ice City" podcast relives Chris Kreider's historic third-period hat trick to propel the New York Rangers to the NHL's final four. Plus, George Richards of FloridaHockeyNow.com joins the show to preview the Eastern Conference Final matchup with the Panthers and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans questions about Filip Chytil, Blake Wheeler, Ryan Lindgren, series prediction...

Episode 150 of the "New Ice City" podcast takes a look at what's gone wrong lately for the New York Rangers, who have lost two straight and are heading back to Carolina after their 3-0 series lead was cut to 3-2. Host Vincent Mercogliano also dives into the latest on Filip Chytil, Artemi Panarin and much more, plus Dave Maloney of MSG Network and ESPN Radio joins the show to break down the good, t...

Episode 149 of the "New Ice City" podcast dives deep into the New York Rangers' classic double-overtime win in Game 2 of their second-round NHL playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, with thoughts on Vincent Trocheck, Igor Shesterkin and the Blueshirts' special teams' dominance. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions on Adam Fox, Matt Rempe, Kaapo Kakko, Jacob Trouba and m...

Episode 148 of the "New Ice City" podcast looks back on the New York Rangers' first-round sweep of the Washington Capitals and ahead to a much tougher opponent in the Carolina Hurricanes. Host Vincent Mercogliano analyzes positive takeaways for the Blueshirts and areas to improve, then Canes reporter Walt Ruff joins the show to preview the second-round matchup between Metro Division rivals.

Episode 147 of the "New Ice City" podcast includes complete reaction and analysis from the first two games of the New York Rangers' first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals. Host Vincent Mercogliano recaps both Blueshirts' wins and explains why he believes this could be a short series, then answers fans' questions about Filip Chytil, K'Andre Miller, Matt Rempe, Jack Roslovic, Mik...

Episode 146 of the "New Ice City" podcast looks back on how the New York Rangers captured the fourth Presidents' Trophy in franchise history while looking ahead to their first-round series against the Washington Capitals. Bailey Johnson of the Washington Post joins to show to help breakdown the NHL playoff matchup and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions on Filip Chytil, Artemi Panarin...

Episode 145 of the "New Ice City" podcast features a complete assessment of the New York Rangers' strengths and weaknesses heading into the NHL playoffs with MSG Network analyst and Clear Sight Analytics founder Stephen Valiquette. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano discusses the bad blood developing between the Blueshirts and Islanders following Tuesday's heated showdown on Long Island and answers fa...

Episode 144 of the "New Ice City" podcast features an extensive interview with the last New York Rangers' general manager to win a Stanley Cup, Neil Smith, who reminisces about the 1994 title, draws parallels to the present-day team and discusses the Blueshirts' chances of ending the 30-year drought. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano dives into the Broadway Line Brawl with the Devils, the Matt Rempe...

Episode 143 of the "New Ice City" podcast reacts to the New York Rangers becoming the first team to clinch an NHL playoff berth while discussing what their priorities should be with 10 regular-season games remaining. Plus, Dan Rosen of NHL.com joins the show to break down where the Blueshirts rank among top contenders and Artemi Panarin's chances in the Hart Trophy race, and host Vincent Mercoglia...

Episode 142 of the "New Ice City" podcast analyzes how the Rangers are faring in the face of an unrelenting schedule, featuring matchups with several of the NHL's top teams. Plus, Columbus Blue Jackets reporter Brian Hedger joins the show to discuss what New York is getting in trade-deadline addition Jack Roslovic and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions about Matt Rempe's staying powe...

Episode 141 of the "New Ice City" podcast offers complete analysis and reaction to every move the New York Rangers made (and didn't make) in the lead up to the 2024 NHL trade deadline. Hear from the Blueshirts' newest forwards, Jack Roslovic and Alex Wennberg, as well as the inside scoop from host Vincent Mercogliano on how the Rangers lost out to the Carolina Hurricanes for Jake Guentzel and why...

Episode 140 of the "New Ice City" podcast features all the latest NHL trade deadline chatter surrounding the New York Rangers, who have cemented their status as a Stanley Cup contender after going 10-1 in the month of February. ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins the show to discuss the trade market and potential Blueshirts' targets, plus host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions regarding Matt Rempe...