Double D-Fense Hockey Podcast

On this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine and Liz discuss if this year's New York Rangers are a playoff team - or massive bust? With only a handful of games to go in the regular season, the New York Rangers are looking listless, bored, and in more pain than the fans are.  Does this group have what it takes to turn things around in the home stretch to eke out a playoff spot, or will 2025...

On this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine and Liz count down the top 10 things the New York Rangers need to do in order to make the 2025 NHL Playoffs.  From getting back to basics to examining player ice time, here is Double D-Fense's list of what it's going to take to get this team into a wild card spot for 2025. For the full top 10 list, check us out our instagram at: https://www.insta...

On this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine and Liz recap the epic USA vs Canada Four Nations game, talk about the format of the competition, and more! The USA and Canada faced off in what will undoubtedly go down in history as one of hockey's most epic moments, with 3 fights breaking out in the first 10 seconds of the game.  What does it mean for the NHL, the players, and the fans?  Will...

On this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine and Liz break down the huge New York Rangers trade news and speculate what new bromances must be on the horizon. Plus a 4 Nations Preview, and more! JT Miller is officially a Ranger again, but that means that we're saying goodbye to Chytil and Mancini.  What is GM Chris Drury thinking?  Was this a good move as the Rangers are battling for a wildc...

On this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine and Liz discuss why feisty Igor Shesterkin is the best Igor Shesterkin. We also discuss why Quick can't seem to cross that 400 win threshold, trade rumors, and why 2025 looks entirely different for the New York Rangers than 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

On this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine and Liz break down Quick's road to 400, the fact that the whole team is injured, and speculate on what must be happening behind the scenes in Ranger-land. We are joined by our West Coast Correspondent Matt, who breaks down the latest Rangers acquisition from the Kings.  And, we talk about how UNLV pulled off one of the greatest upsets in college...

On this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine and Liz are joined by East Coast Correspondent Michele for a recap of the NYR vs Florida Panthers game. Is it just the same old story with this team, or is are the Rangers finally showing hints of hope for 2025?  And what is going on with Mika Zibanejad? Also, we break down Igor Shesterkin's injury, what will happen now with the Rangers backup go...

On this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine, Liz, and West Coast Correspondent Matt discuss the complete meltdown of the New York Rangers, the most recent trades, and the terrifying upcoming west coast road trip. The New York Rangers are in downward spiral and we're now all in group therapy for it.  We discuss the recent trades of Trouba and Kakko, the rumors that are flying about what's h...

On this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine and Liz debate if the New York Rangers are out of time to make critical changes.  With Trouba gone and Shesterkin signed, are the Rangers' problems a thing of the past?  Or, are the same issues bound to keep haunting the team as they head toward a critical few weeks of a tough schedule ahead. We also talk game day drink pairings, the latest on th...

In this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine and Liz (and a surprise special guest!) try to make sense of what's happened to the New York Rangers... in the style of "Wicked."  Shesterkin, Kreider, Zibanejad, Panarin, and Miller certainly aren't dancing through life right now.  Plus, the rumor mill is running strong as Double D-Fense attempts to understand who is really has the bla...

In this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine and Liz break down what is happening with the Rangers and who is potentially on the trading block. Christine talks about her encounter with an NHL team and Liz questions what it will take for Christine to lose her optimism. You can find Double D-Fense on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/double_dfense/#   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

In this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine and Liz focus on how the Rangers are doing a month into the season. The boys in blue are looking good, but what's happening with Rempe? We also look at a few other milestones that are happening around the NHL, and start preparing for what is sure to be a few exciting games ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Christine and Liz are joined by special guest Peter to talk about the absolute madness that went down in the Rangers Capitals game this week. The pace of the game was frenetic, but ultimately the Capitals found a way to beat the Rangers despite an amazing performance by Shesterkin. Peter shares his insights about this new and younger Caps team, and we dive in deeply to the bromances on both sides...

On this week's episode of Double D-Fense, Christine is in New York preparing for the New York Rangers home opener against the Utah Hockey Club. Fresh off their powerful 6-0 first game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Rangers are already off to a great start for the 2024-2025 season. Christine share her plans for MSG's "blue carpet" and her suite access, and Liz and Christine talk about some bo...