Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show reacting to Monday’s big win over the Panthers. They discuss Jack Eichel being traded to Las Vegas, Igor Shesterkin’s stomach bug, the testy exchange between Mollie and Coach Gallant, what’s missing in Alexis LaFrenière’s game, the blowout loss to Calgary, Chris Kreider’s postgame comments and Connor McDavid’s insane goal. Ron and Mollie answe...

Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Adam Fox’s contract extension. They also discuss Ron’s contracts with the Rangers, Mollie’s adventures on the road in Canada and Seattle and her mom meeting Mark Messier last week. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about the Fox contract extension, cap space, developing Nils Lundkvist and how Alexis Lafren...

Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Ron’s time playing with and against Mark Messier. The Rangers legend then joins the show. Messier talks about his new book, his foundation, women’s hockey, not getting the Rangers head coaching or front office position, the current Rangers and the captaincy debate, taking shrooms when he was a teenager, playing for Mike Keenan, w...

Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Mollie being in the electric environment in Montreal for their home opener last Saturday. They discuss the two straight wins in Canada, Alexis Lafrenière’s big goal, Igor Shesterkin’s tremendous performances, send thoughts and prayers to Mike Bossy and send a birthday shoutout to Mike Keenan. Former Rangers goalie and MSG Network...

Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Mollie making her first road trip and what it’s like hanging out with Larry Brooks. They then discuss the decision to not start Igor Shesterkin on opening night, the first two losses of the season, the tribute to the late Rod Gilbert at MSG Thursday, the captaincy debate, Henrik Lundqvist being a MSG Network analyst and Nils Lund...

Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the return of the show talking about the excitement in the air for hockey being back. They discuss Ron playing, the new vibe around the Rangers, Alexis LaFreniere’s confidence, Gerard Gallant, Mollie traveling with the team this season, predictions for the Rangers season and who may win the Stanley Cup and Joe Namath’s comments on Ron and Studio 54. NY...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show diving into all the latest Rangers offseason news and notes. They discuss new head coach Gerard Gallant, getting Barclay Goodrow, trading Brett Howden and Pavel Buchnevich, a potential trade for Jack Eichel, whom they might try and sign in free agency, Ron’s son moving out and tequila drinking. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk fre...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers firing David Quinn. They get into why he was fired, potential coaching replacements, John Tortorella and Mark Messier as options, the Rangers grade for the season and potential players to target in the offseason. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to get into Quinn’s firing, the top candidates for the job, his past...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the stunning decision of the Rangers firing GM Jeff Gorton and team president John Davidson. They also discuss the Tom Wilson saga from Monday’s game, the future of David Quinn and Mark Messier’s comments on the team. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about the firings and how they came about, the Rangers roster makeup,...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers playing great hockey. They talk about Zac Jones’ play so far, the key games against the Islanders and whether they can make the playoffs. Hockey legend Stan Fischler then joins the show. Fischler discusses the Rangers-Islanders rivalry, the unique schedule this year, the current Rangers, why he likes David Quinn, his Finals predicti...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show open talking about the Rangers blowout loss to the Islanders and what their playoff chances look like now. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks discusses the slim playoff hopes, Islanders chances of winning the Stanley Cup, what player brings energy to the Rangers, Libor Hajek and Robin Lehner’s comments on the NHL. Rangers great Brad Park then drops...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers not being active at the trade deadline. They also discuss Zac Jones and UMass winning the title, Jones now coming to the Rangers, whether they can make the playoffs and Ron’s tips for Mollie doing live TV. The KHL Icecast Podcast host, author and Russian hockey insider Gillian Kemmerer then joins the show. Kemmerer talks about th...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers eight-goal game on Tuesday. They get into the upcoming schedule, the standings and David Quinn’s coaching. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk Rangers vaccinations, Nils Lundkvist, Brandon Dubinsky’s comments on Sydney Crosby, Ovechkin vs. Gretzky and Colin Blackwell’s play. Former NHL referee Paul Stewart then...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Brendan Lemieux trade and what it means for the Rangers. They also talk about the Blueshirts improved play and the playoff standings. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk playing time, replacing Lemieux, the trade deadline and the Tim Peel makeup call situation. Rangers longtime play-by-play voice on MSG Network Sam...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing Vitali Kravtsov practicing with the Rangers and what he will end up bringing to the team. They also debate whether the Rangers could make the playoffs. They then answer voicemails from the fans in “you got mail” on Ron’s hair, his time coaching, winning faceoffs, favorite moments as a Ranger, the goal posts potentially being expanded and whethe...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers’ 9-0 win Wednesday. They discuss the COVID situation, missing the usual coaching staff and Mika Zibanejad’s big night. Producer Jake Brown then welcomes in surprise guest, Islanders legend Bryan Trottier. Trottier talks about Mika tying his NHL record of six points in a single period, his memories from the game he set the record...

Ron Duguay and producer Jake Brown open up singing Happy Birthday to Mollie Walker. Duguay opens up talking about the tragic passing of former Ranger and Olympian Mark Pavelich. Duguay and Walker then discuss the return of Artemi Panarin and what it means for the Rangers and why he isn’t playing right away Thursday. They then address Mollie’s birthday flowers Ron and Jake sent her and Mollie’s mom...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers win Tuesday, Pavel Buchnevich’s strong play, Alexis Lafreniere’s rookie season, Mika Zibanejad’s big game, Colin Blackwell being a diamond in the rough and what condiments the crew puts on their hot dogs. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks stops by to talk about a potential Jack Eichel trade, Lafreniere playing in the top six...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about Henrik Lundqvist returning to the ice and the tough loss to the Flyers before diving into the Artemi Panarin saga. Mollie discusses her story on the situation, Panarin denying the allegations and Russian teammates that she spoke to about it. They then talk about fans returning to The Garden on Friday. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show getting into the deflating Rangers loss to the Devils and how David Quinn and players reacted after the game. They talk about the team's struggles, having no identity, Chris Kreider not playing well and if Coach Quinn deserves to be on the hot seat. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by the pod to discuss why Quinn deserves some blame, getting...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers' loss to the Bruins, hanging around with one of the best teams and why fans should be optimistic. They also get into Mika Zibanejad's struggles, Chris Kreider's leadership and fans returning to MSG in two weeks. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by to talk Alexis Lafreniere's usage, Brendan Lemieux's play, the N...

Mollie Walker opens the show diving into the Tony DeAngelo saga and the end of his time with the Rangers. She gets into what transpired and whether a team may trade for him. Mollie and Jake Brown then discuss Alexis Lafreniere's big game-winning goal last week, Monday's win over the Penguins and the rough schedule ahead. They also get into the injuries, Henrik Lundqvist recovering well from surger...

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers' four-game losing streak. They get into the goaltending struggles, Filip Chytil's injury, Artemi Panarin's slow start, why Brian Boyle would be a good fit, K'Andre Miller being a bright spot and Alexis Lafreniere's start to his NHL career. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about whether it's time to panic, Pa...

Mollie Walker and Ron Duguay open the show talking about the Rangers' loss to the Devils Tuesday night. They discuss what went wrong against the Devils, splitting the first two games of the season against the Islanders, the schedule ahead and...cats. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk ice time, the Tony DeAngelo situation, Jacob Trouba stepping up as a leader, the Devils and...

Ron Duguay is back for Season 2 of the podcast with new co-host Mollie Walker. They open the show discussing Mollie's mom Wendy and her love for Ron, the Rangers-Islanders games to open the season, COVID guidelines and how the schedules and travel map out. Ron and Mollie talk Henrik Lundqvist, the Islanders outlook, the tough division and predictions for the Rangers this season. NY Post Rangers be...