Live from the Blue Seats - A NY Rangers Podcast
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -Rob Celletti, Becky Celletti, and David Shapiro host this weekly NY Rangers podcast that covers news, trade rumors, prospects and more. The gang also answers questions submitted by listeners each week, which always leads to some fun, not always hockey-related moments. Subscribe now!
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Episodes
New York Rangers Win Presidents Trophy
April 18, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Dave and Prodiucer JL discuss the Rangers winning the Presidents Trophy, the possible return of Filip Chytil, the impending matchup versus the Capitals in the playoffs and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New York Rangers Post-Trade Deadline Reactions
March 21, 2024 09:45 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Producer JL discuss the Rangers' trade deadline acquisitions of Jack Roslovic, Alex Wennberg, and Chad Ruhwedel, and how they've performed on the team since their respective trades. They also discuss Matt Rempe and more! They also answer questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow us @blueseatslive on Twitter/X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Analyzing the New York Rangers Trade Deadline Moves
March 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBOn this edition of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Dave, and Producer JL discuss the New York Rangers trade deadline acquisitions in Alexander Wennberg, Chad Ruhwedel, and Jack Roslovic. The guys also give their grades of how the Rangers did this deadline, answer questions from Twitter/X, and read listener grades of the trade deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New York Rangers Hot February + Legend of Matt Rempe
March 01, 2024 05:47 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Nick, and Producer JL talk about the Rangers scorching hot February, their two games versus the Blue Jackets, the legend of Matt Rempe, Mika Zibanejad's struggle, and more! They also answered questions from the Twitter verse! Follow us on Twitter/X @BlueSeatsLive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New York Rangers Trade Deadline Primer
February 22, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Producer JL and Dave talk about the Rangers eight game winning streak, the players who stood out, the Stadium Series win, trade deadline possibilities, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Igor Shesterkin Your Rangers Starting Goalie Moving Forward?
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Producer JL discuss the Rangers latest three-game win streak, which included wins against Colorado and Tampa Bay. They also discussed Jonathan Quick's consecutive starts and what that means for Igor Shesterkin, Mika Zibanejad and more! They also answered viewer submitted questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New York Rangers Shopping Kaapo Kakko?
February 02, 2024 10:45 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Dave, and Nick discuss the Vancouver Canucks/Calgary Flames swap for Elias Lindholm, the trade rumors surrounding Kaapo Kakko and more! They also answer questions from the Twitter verse! Follow us on Twitter/X @BlueSeatsLive, and Live From The Blue Seats on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New York Rangers West Coast Disaster
January 26, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Dave and Producer JL discuss the Rangers West Coast snooze trip, the status of Filip Chytil, Nick Bonino being waved, and possibilities for the upcoming trade deadline! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaapo Kakko Returns To The NY Rangers Lineup
January 18, 2024 10:45 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Dave, and Producer JL talk about the return of the good vibes on the Rangers two game-winning streak, the return of Kaapo Kakko, and much more. They also answered your questions from the Twitter verse! Follow us @BlueSeatsLive on Twitter/X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BSB Contributor Coach Conall Joins The Show
January 11, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBOn the episode of Live From The Blue Seats for 2024, Rob and producer JL are joined by professional hockey coach and fellow BSB contributor Coach Conall. The guys chat about the Rangers recent struggles along with Kaapo Kakko, Rick Nash, and much more! They also answer questions from the Twitter verse! Follow Live From The Blue Seats on Twitter/X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is This The Time To Be Concerned For The New York Rangers?
December 14, 2023 10:30 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBOn this episode from Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Dave talk about the Rangers recent struggles and whether the concern level is high or low and what the team should do moving forward, along with wondering how to get goaltender Igor Shesterkin his groove back and if his struggles are a problem yet or not. They also rank their favorite Christmas movies and much more! They also answer questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow @LiveFromTheBlueSeats on Twitter/X for the latest episodes and s...
Should the New York Rangers Call Up Brennan Othmann?
December 07, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Producer JL talk about the Rangers last few matchups against Ottawa, Nashville, and SJ, along with defensive struggles and concern for Filip Chytil and possible deadline acquisitions. They also delve into the topic of whether or not the team should call up top prospect Brennan Othmann. They also answer questions from the Twitterverse! Follow the show on Twitter/X @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! H...
NY Rangers Strong Play Gives Them Best Record In NHL
December 01, 2023 10:30 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, ProducerJL, Dave and Nick discuss the Rangers hot streak and whether their play is sustainable or not, the injuries to the team, secondary scoring options, and more! Follow the show on Twitter/X @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taking Rangers Prospects With BSB's Will Wright
November 16, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Producer JL talk about the current state of the Rangers (good vibes) and are joined by BSB's prospect guru Will Wright, who talked about a few Rangers prospects in the system. They also answer questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow the show on Twitter/X @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NY Rangers Lose Fox, Shesterkin & Chytil To Injury
November 09, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Dave talk about the Rangers losing Filip Chytil, Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin to injury, Will Cuylle, the last two games vs Minnesota and Detroit and more! They also answer questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow the show on Twitter/X @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The New York Rangers Sweep The West Coast Road Trip
November 02, 2023 09:30 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky and Dave talk about the NY Rangers 5-0 west coast road trip sweep, Alexis Lafreniere proving them wrong and much more. They also answer listener questions from the X(formerly Twitter)-verse! Follow the show on Twitter/X @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Peter Laviolette Making A Difference With Rangers?
October 26, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Dave and Producer JL discuss the impact of Peter Laviolette, the Rangers roster depth and much more. They also answer listener questions from the X(formerly Twitter)-verse! Follow the show on Twitter/X @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-24 New York Rangers Season Preview
October 12, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky and producer JL are back from their summer break and discuss the Rangers hiring of Peter Laviolette as head coach, their predictions for the upcoming season along with concerns for Alexis Lafreniere and much more! They also answer listener questions from the X(formerly Twitter)-verse! Follow the show on Twitter/X @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Rangers Fire Gerard Gallant + Who Coaches Rangers Next?
May 09, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, producer JL and Nick discuss the Rangers firing of head coach Gerard Gallant, his shortcomings and what did him in as well as naming their ideal candidates for head coach, along with who they think will get hired. Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NY Rangers Eliminated by NJ Devils, Magical Season Cut Short
May 04, 2023 09:25 - 1 hour - 94 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Dave, Nick and Producer JL (who is battling the hiccups for some reason) talk about the brutal game seven performance that led to the NY Rangers first round exit against the New Jersey Devils. The guys discuss their dismay with the team, what went wrong, who did what and possible future outcomes for the club. They also take questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on nex...
State Of The Rangers After Game 4 Of First Round
April 25, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Producer JL are joined by new contributor to the site, Nick, and the three discuss the Rangers two losses at Madison Square Garden and where the team stands after a dismal game 4 performance. They also take questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NY Rangers Game One Win Vs Devils Recap
April 20, 2023 13:58 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Dave and JL recap and discuss the different facets of the New York Rangers playoff game on win versus the New Jersey Devils! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rangers Fall To Leafs To End Season & Eastern Conference Preview + Picks
April 14, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky and Dave talk about the Rangers end of season loss to the Maple Leafs along with their predictions for the upcoming Eastern Conference playoffs as well as for the Rangers/Devils first round series. Producer JL joined the show and helped answer questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NY Rangers Dismantle Lightning + Injury Concerns For Trouba & Kane
April 06, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, and producer JL talk about the gritty and gutsy Rangers win versus the Tampa Bay Lightning as well as the injuries to Jacob Trouba and Patrick Kane. The guys also discuss the past weekend games versus NJ, BUF and WAS as well as answering questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NY Rangers Sign Filip Chytil To 4-Year Extension + Rangers Stretch Run Preview
March 30, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky and Dave talk about the recent Filip Chytil extension to keep him as a Ranger for the next four season, as well as touching on the stretch run towards the playoffs and much more! They also answer questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rangers Get Five Out Of Six Points On Upward Swing
March 16, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and JL talk about the recent three game stretch between Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Washington and express their likes and dislikes on the three games and how the team is slowly beginning to come together, especially on offense. JL talks about his in-person experience at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh as an away fan in enemy territory. They also answer questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a questi...
Rob Luker Joins The Show + NY Rangers Deadline Grades
March 09, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob Luker joins Rob, Becky and JL to discuss the New York Rangers' trade deadline and their individual grades along with Patrick Kane's performance and the new power play units. The crew also answered questions from the Twitter-verse as well as some golf tips! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patrick Kane Is A New York Ranger
March 01, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky, Dave and JL discuss the worst kept secret in hockey, with the Blackhawks trading Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers. The crew breaks down the pros and cons of the trade hockey wise, as well as how they feel about it outside of hockey. In addition, they answer questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Tyler Motte Returns + Igor Shesterkin's Latest Struggles
February 23, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky and JL discuss the Tyler Motte reunion, Igor Shesterkin's struggles and his unfair treatment in the media, the 4th line center situation as well as answering questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Artemi Panarin Scores Four + Kravtsov Requests Trade (Again)
February 16, 2023 03:46 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, JL and Dave talk about Vladimir Tarasenko's first two games as a Ranger, his impact on the team, along with Artemi Panarin's awesome four goal performance against Carolina. The guys also discuss Vitali Kravtsov's trade request, TSN ranking the Rangers number one in their power rankings and they also answer Twitter questions! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hosted on Acast. See ...
Rangers Win Barn Burner Over Flames In OT + The Crew Talks No-Trade Lists
February 09, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBOn this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Dave discuss the barn burner on Feb 6th versus Calgary that resulted in an OT win off the stick of Alexis Lafreniere. Producer JL joins to discuss what would teams the crew would have on their 10 team no-trade list. Becky returns to the show and takes part in answering questions from the Twitter-verse! Let's just say, it gets nutty! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive and submit a question to be answered on next week's show! Hoste...
What Should The Rangers Do At The Deadline + New Producer Joins The Show
February 02, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 65 MBAfter a brief hiatus, Rob and Dave are back to discuss the current state of the New York Rangers and how they are dealing with head coach Gerard Gallant's highs and lows as a coach. They also reminisce about years prior, as well as discussing line combos, what to do at the trade deadline and the potential for certain players down the line. They also introduce new podcast producer Johnluke Chaparro as well as answering questions from the Twitter-verse! Follow the show on Twitter @BlueSeatsLi...
Alexis Lafreniere gets his chance, and the Leschyshyn decision
January 12, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBThe Rangers' exhilarating win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night came at a cost, with Julien Gauthier and Chris Kreider suffering injuries. Kreider's absence means that Alexis Lafreniere will get his chance to play on the top line and first power play unit. Can the beleaguered Rangers youngster take advantage of this opportunity and get his season back on track? Rob and Dave discuss that and much more on this episode of Live from the Blue Seats. They also discuss the Rangers' decision...
Jimmy Vesey extended, thoughts on the Lafreniere scratch, and the murderous Metro division
January 05, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBOn this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats, Dave and Rob review the Rangers' recent run of form. The Blueshirts are 10-2-1 in their last 13 games, with their latest victory an impressive comeback win over their Metropolitan division rival the Carolina Hurricanes. Speaking of the Metro, it's shaping up to be the best division in hockey, with the potential to send five teams to the playoffs. The problem? There are six contenders. The playoff race is seemingly already underway even thou...
Did the Rangers' winning streak save Gerard Gallant's job?
December 22, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBThe Rangers had their seven game winning streak snapped on Tuesday night by a combination of the Pittsburgh Penguins (specifically Tristan Jarry), the referees, and Sammy Blais' lack of discipline. Still, there were lots of positives to take from the game and this recent stretch which saw the Blueshirts get their season back on track and reenter the playoff mix at the top of the Metropolitan Division. Becky, Dave and Rob break down the Pittsburgh loss, which at times felt like a flashback to...
The vibes are back! Maybe?
December 15, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 32 MBWith the Rangers riding high on a four game winning streak, and fresh off their come-from-behind win over the Devils on Monday night, Becky, Dave, and Rob reunite after a few weeks apart for this week's show. The vibes have seemingly returned (see: K'Andre Miller's face after Kaapo Kakko's goal on Monday), but the age-old question persists: is this run of success sustainable? The gang also dives into some crucial questions about lineup choices and white vs. colored Christmas lights. You won...
How the Rangers can right the ship w/ Rob Luker
November 30, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 32 MBThis week, Dave and Rob are joined by their Blue Seat Blogs colleague and friend of the pod Rob Luker! Despite the Rangers' recent struggles, Rob offers some reasons for hope and optimism, which are surprisingly found in the #fancystats. The gang also reacts to the most recent round of line juggling by Head Coach Gerard Gallant, including the long overdue reinstatement of Vitali Kravtsov to the lineup. Have the Rangers reached rock bottom? Is there a chance that they're selling - not buying...
What's missing from the 2022-23 New York Rangers? with Russ Hartman
November 24, 2022 10:30 - 57 minutes - 28.4 MBNote: This week's episode was recorded on Tuesday evening. The Ryan Reaves trade happened on Wednesday afternoon, so any discussion of Reaves may be slightly out of date, though we all pretty much knew a move was coming! On this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats, Becky and Rob are joined by Russ Hartman who filled in for Dave on short notice. The gang steps back and takes stock of the Rangers as they hit the quarter mark of the 2022-23 season. While there's certainly more good than...
Would the Rangers actually waive Ryan Reaves?
November 17, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 41 MBRyan Reaves has become one of the most popular Rangers since coming to New York via trade two summers ago. From his boundless positive energy to his now iconic "Shesty, release us!" bit, Reavo has certainly brought the vibes. However, it looks like his days as a Blueshirt may be numbered. On this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats, Dave, Rob and Becky (welcome back!) discuss Reaves' future. With a fully healthy roster and very little cap space to deal with, Reaves appears to be the ...
How concerned should you be about the Rangers?
November 10, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThe last time you heard from the Live from the Blue Seats crew, the Rangers were a buzzsaw. They were dominating opponents and well on their way to securing solid playoff position before the winter chill arrived. Then, everything changed. The Blueshirts have struggled over the last couple of weeks, with recent losses to the Detroit Red Wings and rival Islanders featuring blown two-goal leads and spiking the anxiety levels of the Garden Faithful. Dave and Rob discuss just how concerned Range...
The Rangers are a buzzsaw, and welcome back David Quinn!
October 20, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBThe Rangers high-flying 3-1 start is no fluke. The team has put it all together so far in the early going of this season, with Monday night's 6-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks the most recent highlight. On this week's show, Becky, Dave, and Rob recap the first week of the 2022-23 season, and also take a stroll down memory lane in preparation for the return of former Head Coach David Quinn to Madison Square Garden. The crew also discusses which young player has impressed them the most so far, a...
Why Mika Zibanejad can score 50 goals, and other Opening Night (over)reactions
October 13, 2022 09:30 - 53 minutes - 52.7 MBWhen it came to Opening Night, things could not have gone better for the New York Rangers. They played a nearly perfect game, dominating the Tampa Bay Lightning by a 3-1 final score that flattered the visitors. K'Andre Miller, Artemi Panarin and new captain Jacob Trouba all stood out, but Mika Zibanejad was on another level. Becky, Dave, and Rob sing the praises of the Rangers' #1 center, and wonder if the 50-goal plateau is achievable for the heart and soul Swede this season. The gang also...
Can Kaapo Kakko or Alexis Lafreniere grab a top line role?
October 06, 2022 09:30 - 48 minutes - 46.2 MBBecky returns for this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats as the crew gears up for the start of the 2022-23 season. When news broke on Monday that Jimmy Vesey was next up in Gerard Gallant's revolving door of top line right wingers, Rangers fans were not too pleased. It's clear that Vesey isn't a long-term solution, but who on the current roster (if anyone) is? Becky, Dave and Rob discuss the merits of breaking up the Kid Line in order to solve NYR's 1RW problem. The gang also chats...
2022-23 New York Rangers Season Preview
September 29, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBLive from the Blue Seats is back! On this week's episode, Dave and Rob preview the Rangers' season. How many standings points will the Rangers finish with, and where will they place in the Metro? Who is poised for a breakout season, and what are some of the underrated storylines heading into the season. Hockey is finally back, and Live from the Blue Seats will be with you all season to cover the Rangers in their pursuit of the franchise's fifth Stanley Cup. Submit your questions to @BlueSe...
Celebrating the 2021-22 Rangers
June 16, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThe Rangers fell six wins short of their ultimate goal, but gave the city of New York and Rangers fans everywhere a season they'll never forget. On this episode, the season finale of Live from the Blue Seats, Becky, Dave and Rob celebrate a wildly successful 2021-22 season, and discuss how the Rangers can ultimately fulfill the dream of hoisting the Stanley Cup. Live from the Blue Seats will be off for a few weeks but will return with all new episodes in July, as the Rangers gear up for the...
Eastern Conference Final - Good Vibes for Game 5
June 09, 2022 09:30 - 59 minutes - 56 MBThe Rangers went to Tampa and squandered two chances to step on the throat of the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Lightning. With the series shifting back to New York deadlocked at 2-2, Becky, Dave and Rob remain confident. They discuss why the good vibes of the 2021-22 season can continue, and also how the Rangers can get back to playing their speed game, which gave the Lightning fits in Games 1 and 2. The Rangers are one of three teams left standing, and are just two wins away from the...
Rangers vs. Lightning - Eastern Conference Final preview
June 01, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBFor the first time since 2015, the Rangers are back in the Eastern Conference Final. They punched their ticket to the NHL's final four with a comprehensive 6-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 7 of the second round, and now look forward to their next challenge: a date with the back-to-back champs, the Tampa Bay Lightning. Becky, Rob and Dave discuss how the Rangers bested the Canes, choose their series MVP's, and also talk about why they're optimistic about the Blueshirts' chances ag...
Game 7 glory, and Rangers vs. Hurricanes Round 2 preview w/ @CoachConall
May 18, 2022 09:30 - 58 minutes - 56.1 MBThere's nothing better than a deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the Rangers have advanced to the second round after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in dramatic fashion. On this week's show, Becky, Rob, and Conall relive the ups and downs of the Pittsburgh series and describe the emotional rollercoaster that was Game 7 overtime. Then, the gang turns their attention to the Rangers' next opponent: the always troublesome (and very familiar) Carolina Hurricanes. The Blueshirts are decid...
Game 1 therapy, and why the Rangers can rebound in Game 2
May 05, 2022 09:30 - 53 minutes - 50.9 MBThe excruciating, infuriating, heart attack-inducing Stanley Cup playoffs are back in New York, and Game 1 was a crash course for these young Rangers. While it's hard to imagine an outcome worse than a triple overtime loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the Blueshirts' chances in this series. Becky, Dave and Rob break it all down, and also try to make sense of the extremely controversial goalie interference call which likely cost the Rangers a win. The gang also answers...
Why the Rangers' round 1 opponent doesn't really matter with Conall McNelis (@CoachConall)
April 20, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 55 MBBSB's resident coach Conall McNelis joins this week's show to share his unique perspective on the Rangers as they continue their march towards the playoffs. Each of their potential opponents - Pittsburgh, Washington, Boston or Tampa - present challenges, but is there an ideal opponent for the Rangers from that group? Becky, Dave, Rob and Conall discuss that and much more on this week's show. Make sure to follow Conall on Twitter (@CoachConall) and check out some of his work on Blue Seat Blo...