Podcast

Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers

From The Athletic Hockey, News, Sports, Sports News

Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan host this weekly New York Rangers podcast that discusses news and results about the team, and often jump off course for nonsense.

Hockey chart
#63
Episodes
725
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
1 hr 21 min
On air since
2015
Latest episode
16 hours ago

Episodes

725 episodes, newest first

  1. Blueshirts Breakaway EP 571 - Cuylle at Center, Questions at Goalie with Colin Stephenson

    Show notes

    This week the guys discuss... why this losing streak has felt so bad, the new power play, Cuylle at center and much more

    Then Colin Stephenson joins the Breakaway to discuss whats changed over the past few games with NYR, how he sees this season playing out and Garand's performance.

    Finally the guys return and answer Patreon questions

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    1 hr 20 min
  2. The Flying V: EP 44 - Practical Magic with The Athletic's Peter Baugh

    Show notes

    This week on The Flying V - Vince breaks down a potential crisis down the middle for the Rangers, what's the deal with Scott Morrow and waivers, and Pavel Dorofeyev's struggles.

    Plus, Peter Baugh rejoins the show to talk about what's up with the Devils, from the Hellebuyck trade to whether Quinn Hughes is in their future.

    Then, A's and Q's and what have you.

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    1 hr 21 min
  3. Blueshirts Breakaway EP 570 - Disgusting Reim Job

    Show notes

    Inside of each of us, there are two wolves. One is talking about overreacting to cold streaks before the Kings game and the other is absolutely miserable that we've had to watch whatever this Kings game has been.

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    1 hr 22 min
  4. The Flying V: EP 43 - 28 Days Later with The Athletic's Shayna Goldman

    Show notes

    This week on the Flying V - Vince breaks down the Rangers recent run of play, takes a deep dive into the current state of the goaltenders post-Igor, and is it too early to think about trade rumors?

    Plus, The Athletic's Shayna Goldman rejoins the show to talk about Lafreniere's breakout, the team defense improvements, and where the Rangers go from here.

    Then, A's and Q's.

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    1 hr 24 min
  5. Blueshirts Breakaway EP 569: Identify Your Travel Buddy

    Show notes

    BSB returns! Ryan's in Munich, Greg's in charge, what could go wrong.

    The boys talk about the two hiccups in New Jersey and Columbus, what the Rangers need to add to the forward group (if anything!), and whether there's enough scoring in the lineup.

    Then, after a two-minute drill from Greg on the Ducks game, the boys respond to some 5 Star Questions.

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    1 hr 12 min
  6. The Flying V: EP 42 - Mystery, Alaska with WFAN's Chris Lopresti

    Show notes

    The Flying V returns! Vince discusses the massive impact of losing Igor Shesterkin for the season, the Rangers responding to adversity, and Garand's time to shine.

    Plus, WFAN's Chris Lopresti rejoins the show to discuss the early season success and continues the Ewing Theory Watch (who are these guys, Blueshirts Breakaway?).

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    1 hr 4 min
  7. Blueshirts Breakaway Ep 568 - Igor's Season is Over with Stephen Valiquette

    Show notes

    This week the guys discuss how NYR took care of business vs VAN after Igor's season ending injury. How Laf is becoming the guy, Gabe is making a name for himself and how this team is different than the last two years

    Then Stephen Valiquette join the Breakaway to discuss Igor's injury, how goalies can recover, Garand's play style and insight into how to watch Smits.

    Finally the guys return to answer some 5 star Patreon questions and a lot of them are sad.

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    1 hr 55 min
  8. The Flying V: EP 41 - The Nice Guys with The Athletic's Jesse Granger

    Show notes

    The Flying V is up! The Rangers are off to a hot start, the Igor Shesterkin Effect is in full force, and Vince Mercogliano is looking into team chemistry.

    Plus, The Athletic's Jesse Granger joins the show to discuss the evolution of goalies, the Rangers defensive identity, and how Pavel Dorofeyev will fit in.

    Then, Qs and As, as is tradition.

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    1 hr 29 min
  9. Blueshirts Breakaway EP 557 - Igor Scored a Goal with Emily Kaplan

    Show notes

    The guys discuss the first 4 NYR games of the season, how things have been better than expected, Igor scored a goal and got an assist and some waivers happened

    Then Emily Kaplan of ESPN joins the Breakaway to discuss rumors around the league on Larklin, Helle and more as well as which teams have been surprising to start the season.

    Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions from Patreon members.

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    1 hr 21 min
  10. The Flying V: EP 40 - Primetime with MSG's Dave Maloney

    Show notes

    The Flying V returns!

    Vince is breaking down the Rangers performance on opening night, and what the team's defensive zone strategy may look like moving forward.

    Plus, MSG's Dave Maloney joins the show to discuss new players fitting in on new lines and gives an in-depth look ahead for the season that will be.

    Then, A's to your Q's.

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    1 hr 23 min
  11. Blueshirts Breakaway EP 566 - NYR Season Is Here And We Cleared Waivers With Our Friend Fitz

    Show notes

    This week the guys talk about who and who didn't make the team, waivers, Smits and any other remaining questions before the season.

    Then Fitz joins the Breakaway to discuss the biggest storylines of the season, who needs some settle down juice and more

    Finally the guys return to answer some Patreon subscribers 5 star questions

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    1 hr 39 min
  12. The Flying V - EP 39: All The President's Men with The Athletic's Peter Baugh

    Show notes

    Vince is back! He catches us up on all things training camp and identifies some upcoming lineup decisions Mike Sullivan and Co. will have to make before the season begins.

    Then, Peter Baugh re-joins the show to discuss training camp player evaluations and line combinations we can expect to see at puck drop.

    Plus, answers to your questions and such!

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    1 hr 17 min
  13. Blueshirts Breakaway EP 565 - NYR Season Primer with Vincent Z. Mercogliano

    Show notes

    NYR hockey is back! The guys discuss the biggest themes heading into the season, where NYR will finish in the standings and more.

    Then Vince Mercogliano joins the Breakaway for a deep dive into almost every decision happening in training camp, position battles, player expectations and it's the ultimate NYR season primer.

    Finally the guys return to answer some 5 star questions as per usual.

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    1 hr 42 min
  14. The Flying V: EP 38 - The Odyssey

    Show notes

    Well well well, look who's back.

    Vince Mercogliano returns for Season 2 of The Flying V! Vince breaks down the summer that was, gives a preview to what may happen at training camp, and gives his take on where things stand with the Rangers before they take the ice for the first time.

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    58 min
  15. Blueshirts Breakaway EP 564 - Kreider to Montreal, Gabe Potential Extension & Season Storylines with Julie Stewart-Binks

    Show notes

    This week the guys discuss Kreider to Montreal, some good things about the past few seasons, Gabe's Potential extension, Fox's future and more.

    Then Julie Stewart-Binks joins the Breakaway to discuss if NYR are good or not, dropping some inside scoops on PP1 and more

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    1 hr 28 min
  16. Blueshirts Breakaway EP 563 - Tolvanen, Line Combos & Season Predictions with Ben Norris

    Show notes

    This week the guys discuss the Tolvanen signing and what that means for the lines combos heading into the season.

    Then actor Ben Norris joins the Breakaway to discuss season predictions

    Finally the guys return and answer 5 star questions.

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    1 hr 16 min
  17. Shark Week EP 2: Blood in the Water with Shayna Goldman

    Show notes

    This week the sharks talk hop in the cage and discuss all things Sharks for this upcoming season. How the draft went, Celebrini contract and more.

    Then Shayna Goldman joins the current as they take a bit out of the roster, how many players you'd take ahead of Celebrini and is the defense even remotely viable?

    Finally the sharks return to talk about top shark movies

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    1 hr 12 min
  18. Blueshirts Breakaway EP 562 - Best Teams of The Last Decade & Mark Walters, Dolan with Katie Baker

    Show notes

    This week the guys discuss the best teams of the last decade in the core 4 sports and mention Scott Morrow

    Then Katie Baker joins the Breakaway to discuss her article on Mark Walters owning seemingly every sports team and what happens now and how many sports owners are falling and if this changes the perception of James Dolan

    Then the guys return with 5 star questions

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    1 hr 14 min
  19. Blueshirts Breakaway EP 561 - Life & Expectations with Jonny Lazarus

    Show notes

    This week Ryan has some personal news, the guys work through some things, explore the splitting of NYK and NYR and the new ETF funds for NHL teams

    Then Jonny Lazarus joins the breakaway to discuss expectations for the upcoming season, lo mein and 60 other things

    Finally a few 5 star questions.

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    1 hr 36 min
  20. Blueshirts Breakaway EP 560 - Horsing Around & Underrated NHL Players

    Show notes

    Greg reveals a new theory and the guys discuss the concept of being underrated in 2026.

    Also some 5 star questions as always.

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    58 min