Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

Ron Duguay opens up a special edition of the podcast talking about Henrik Lundqvist and his contract being bought out, his memorable 15 years with the Rangers and what made him such a special player to the franchise. Ron is then joined by a variety of special Rangers guests. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks, Lundqvist's old Rangers teammate Darius Kasparaitis, NY Post sportswriter Mollie W...

Ron Duguay opens the season finale of the show reacting to the Rangers winning the No. 1 pick in the lottery and what it means for them. He then brings in the Post's Mollie Walker to talk about the balls falling their way, the lottery process, what the Rangers are missing, Henrik Lundqvist's future, how the team can improve, the Islanders against the Capitals and they discuss the playoff overtime...

Ron Duguay opens the show reacting to the Rangers getting swept by the Hurricanes. Ron and Jake Brown then chat with NY Post sportswriter Mollie Walker about what happened in the series, the future of Henrik Lundqvist and if the young team didn't have enough game preparation. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by to talk about his feelings on the series, why the Hurricanes dominat...

Ron Duguay opens the show explaining the excitement in the air seeing hockey back on his TV. He then sends his thoughts to Barry Beck, who tragically lost his son Brock. Ron and Jake Brown then preview the Rangers' playoff series against the Hurricanes and make their predictions. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about the exhibition game against the Islanders, evaluating F...

Ron Duguay opens the show explaining why Artemi Panarin should win the Hart Trophy. He then welcomes i the hockey journalist who broke the Alexei Kovalev head coaching story, Gillian Kemmerer. She talks about how she got into Russian hockey, working at the KHL, the Igor Shesterkin-Ilya Sorokin friendship, Shesterkin's confidence level, playing in Russia arenas vs. here and women's hockey. NY Post...

Ron Duguay, Jake Brown and The Post's Mollie Walker start the show by discussing the Rangers getting back on the ice, the first-round playoff schedule against the Hurricanes and Mollie's experience Monday at Islanders camp. Ron then chats with NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks about his time at Rangers camp, the time away and guys getting healthy, David Quinn's approach and Artemi Panarin's...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about hockey in the air with training camp just days away. He welcomes in NY Post sportswriter Mollie Walker to discuss the CBA deal that is in place, what it means for the players and players potentially opting out to play elsewhere. Four-time Stanley Cup champion, Islanders legend and TV color commentator Butch Goring then joins Ron and Mollie. Goring talks abou...

Ron Duguay and Jake Brown open the show discussing the Rangers potentially playing in Toronto. or. Las Vegas, Ron's upcoming birthday plans and what his kids will get him. Ron then chats with NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks about Artemi Panarin's statement last week, what it means for the NHL and what covering the team will be like in a few weeks. Ron and Larry then chat with three-time S...

Ron Duguay opens up the show with NY Post sportswriter Mollie Walker. They discuss the potential hub cities and players getting back to the ice. Producer Jake Brown then jumps in to read Artemi Panarin's statement made on Instagram about not returning to the ice until an agreement is in place. Ron and Mollie then chat with hockey analytics expert Meghan Chayka. She talks about getting into analyti...

Ron Duguay opens the show chatting with NY Post sports writer Mollie Walker about the Rangers playing in Las Vegas when they return to the ice in July. NY Post senior writer Kirsten Fleming then joins the show to talk about her story on Jacob Trouba's cooking and his upcoming marriage. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then joins Ron to look back on the Blueshirts' 1994 run to a Stanley Cup...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the Rangers returning to the practice facility this week in Phase 2 of the NHL's return to play. Former Ranger Pat Hickey then joins the show. Hickey talks about his time with the Rangers, the 1978-1979 season and creating the “Hockey in Harlem" program for children. Larry Sloman, author of the book “Thin Ice: A Season in Hell with the New York Rangers,” the...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking with NY Post sportswriter Mollie Walker. She shares memories interning for Stan Fischler, what John Davidson said to the media on a conference call about the Rangers players staying fresh right now without hockey and what she loves about being a sports writer. Fischler, the longtime hockey historian and analyst, then joins the podcast. Fischler starts by telling a...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the NHL announcing its return with a 24-team playoff format with the Rangers being a part of it. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then joins Ron to talk about the format, the Rangers getting Chris Kreider back from injury, if there are any teams that stand out above others and the young Blueshirts team being in a win-win situation going into the play...

Ron Duguay and Jake Brown open the show talking about when the NHL season could potentially return and women's hockey not getting enough attention from the league. U.S. Women's Olympic hockey gold medalist Amanda Kessel then joins the show. Kessel talks about 5K for the frontlines challenge, having to sit out two years with a concussion, winning a gold medal, competition with her brother Phil, lea...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the two potential playoff formats if the NHL returns this summer. Ron and NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then chat with Rangers legend Rod Gilbert. The Hall of Famer talks about memories with the Rangers in the 1960s and '70s, his journey to the NHL and how his game would translate today. Rangers great and radio voice Pete Stemkowski then joins Ron...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about sports potentially being on the horizon in America in the next month or two. Rangers legend and Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert then joins the show to talk about the charity auction he's doing with Brian Leetch for the All In Challenge. The rest of the interview will be heard on next week's podcast. Rangers great Barry Beck then joins Ron and Post Rangers beat wri...

Ron Duguay chats with NY Post Rangers beat writer Brett Cyrgalis on his story on Mark Pavelich. They discuss Pavelich being in a treatment facility now, how quiet he was as a player and the seriousness of mental health in the NHL. Ron's old teammate and former Rangers goalie Eddie Mio then joins the show. Mio talks about playing alongside Wayne Gretzky when he first got to the NHL, being the best...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about what he’s up to during the quarantine, doing Cameos and his ties to this week’s guest Tie Domi. The former Ranger then joins Ron, Brett Cyrgalis and Jake Brown for an in-depth interview. Domi talks about the origins of his toughness, the style of player for his son Max, who is on the Canadiens, his own relationship with his father, memories of playing with t...

Ron Duguay and Larry Brooks are joined this week by Neil Smith, the former Rangers general manager who led the team to the Stanley Cup in 1994. Smith talks about his roots working with the Islanders in the 1980s, how he ended up getting hired as the Rangers GM in 1989, his philosophy of making big trades, why he defends trading Sergei Zubov, the one trade he regrets, why he hired Mike Keenan as co...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about this week's guest, Rangers great Brad Park, and his time playing with him and being coached by him. Ron and NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then interview Park about being drafted, his time in New York, playing at MSG, whether his jersey should be retired, going to Detroit and coaching Ron there, as well as today's game and whether he would succeed...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about his routine during the quarantine, what shows and movies he's been watching and producer Jake Brown explains why he should watch all of "Tiger King," not just the first 20 minutes. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about James Dolan's contributions to MSG employees, why Brad Park's number should be retired, whether Frank Boucher's num...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about how he is spending his time during social distancing, maintaining good health and if he would ever do a reality TV show. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then reverses roles with Ron and asks him questions about his career. They discuss Ron's activity off the ice getting a lot of attention, his coaches, the year the Rangers made it to the Stanley Cup...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the coronavirus putting a pause on the NHL season, what he's been doing during this time and how the NHL might handle the season when and if it returns. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by to talk about his life without hockey, players in the past versus today, when the season might return and what the playoff format could be. Former Range...

Ron Duguay opens the show reacting to the big win in Dallas Tuesday night and Kaapo Kakko's big two-goal game. Ron and Jake Brown talk about the playoff race, where the Rangers stand and them playing better on the road. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks is back in his weekly spot to discuss Kakko's improved play, the Blueshirts' home vs. road performances, Mika Zibanejad's success and if Ch...

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the Rangers' loss to the Blues Tuesday and their three-game losing streak. NY Post Rangers beat writer Brett Cyrgalis then drops by the show. He talks about the effort against the Blues, Phillip Di Giuseppe filling in for Chris Kreider, potential changes to the lineup, when Igor Shesterkin might return and what the future holds for Henrik Lundqvist. In "Ron...