Locked On Rangers - Daily Podcast On The New York Rangers
1,044 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsLocked On Rangers podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the New York Rangers and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Jon Chik, the Locked On Rangers podcast is a listener-inclusive experience that provides your daily Rangers fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Rangers franchise from right here in the Big Apple. Locked On Rangers takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Rangers locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Rangers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Rangers top-line right wing options! Kakko? Lafreniere? Blais? A dark horse candidate?!?
October 07, 2022 17:22 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThe Rangers have had a revolving door at the top line right wing spot, as Sammy Blais, Barclay Goodrow, Jimmy Vesey and Kaapo Kakko have all seen time there in the preseason and training camp! Why Alexis Lafreniere might be the best option. Are the Rangers committed to keeping the Kid Line together. Hartford Wolf Pack rallies out of 3-0 hole to defeat Bridgeport Islanders 5-4 in preseason opener! Episode 681. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that...
Did Kaapo Kakko just play his way onto the top line in Rangers' loss to Bruins?!?
October 06, 2022 19:28 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe Rangers get two goals each from Mika Zibanejad and Kaapo Kakko, but they lose their grip on a two-goal lead and are defeated 5-4 by the Boston Bruins. Breaking down each of Kakko's two goals. Several Ranger defensemen scuffle, but Zac Jones has a mostly strong night quarterbacking the Rangers' top powerplay and looks primed to start the season as the sixth defensemen. Playing together for the first time, Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck and Vitali Kravtsov have a rough night. Igor Sheste...
Rangers considering shakeup with alternate captains?!? Why sticking with Panarin, Mika, Kreider and Goodrow is the way to go!
October 06, 2022 15:59 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWith Jacob Trouba now in place as Ranger captain and Ryan Strome now in Anaheim, conventional wisdom said that the Rangers would continue to roll with Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider and Barclay Goodrow as alternate captains. Is that their plan, or are they considering a shakeup? We discuss why the best option is to go with the some four altnerates as last year, but we also acknowledge that there could be some other strong candidates. Plus, new-look line combinations feature Ji...
Zac Jones, Brennan Othmann and other Ranger preseason winners!!
October 04, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBDiscussing six Rangers who are the biggest winners of the preseason and training camp, including Zac Jones, Brennan Othmann and more!! With Matthew Robertson no longer being considered and Libor Hajek already having received chances, Jones seems to have the inside track to the sixth defenseman role! Despite being back with the Flint Firebirds (and scoring twice in his first game back), Othmann made a favorable impression during his short time with the Rangers! Plus, several other Rangers imp...
Rangers take down Devils 2-1 in excellent bounce-back performance!
October 02, 2022 17:52 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBRangers bounce back from a disappointing performance and take down the Devils 2-1!! Artemi Panarin and Barclay Goodrow both look good in preseason debuts! Jaroslav Halak stops all 15 shots and blanks the Devils in relief. Jimmy Vesey strengthening his case to make the team. Gustav Rydahl, Dryden Hunt and Julien Gauthier play with urgency on the Rangers’ third line. Brennan Othmann, Will Cuylle and several other Ranger prospects are cut from camp! Were Othmann and Cuylle given any serious con...
Kid Line impresses but Rangers fall to Devils in lackluster 5-2 loss
September 30, 2022 16:43 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Rangers can’t find that fifth gear in a 5-2 preseason loss to the Devils. Sammy Blais establishes a physical tone, nearly scores and gets a chance to play with Mika Zibanejad in his first hockey game in nearly a calendar year! Rangers cut 19, and the most notable names are arguably Matthew Robertson, Bobby Trivigno and Hunter Skinner. Was Robertson ever a serious candidate for the sixth defenseman spot, and will we see him with the Rangers this season?? One minor concern from last night’...
More Brennan Othmann and Will Cuylle, please!! Presenting a wish list for the two-game set against the Devils!!
September 29, 2022 16:38 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBCalling for more ice time for Brennan Othmann and Will Cuylle, as each are fighting an uphill battle for a roster spot! Hoping for a preseason game that features Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck and Vitali Kravtsov playing together! Breaking down the Ranger line combos for tonight’s game against the Devils! Sammy Blais set to play with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider in his first game since tearing his ACL. Episode 675. Intro song is “Leave the Lights On” by Passafire. Support Us By Suppor...
Jimmy Vesey excels, Vitali Kravtsov shows flashes as Rangers fall to Bruins, 3-2 in overtime
September 28, 2022 19:55 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBRoster battles continue to rage during a 3-2 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins! Jimmy Vesey looking like a man on a mission through first two games. Vesey, Vitali Kravtsov, Gustav Rydahl, Bobby Trivigno and Ryan Carpenter all play both of the first two games, and we break down their respective performances. Alexis Lafreniere plays on the right wing and scores a stuff-in goal! Ryan Lindgren bleeds because of course. When will Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow and Sammy Blais make their preseas...
Rangers crush Islanders 4-1 in preseason opener!!! Zac Jones, Brennan Othmann and Jimmy Vesey have strong showings!!
September 27, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe New York Rangers roll to a 4-1 preseason-opening victory against the New York Islanders! Everyone contributes, some players stake their claim to a roster spot and/or an important role, and no one HURTS their chances of making the team. Brennan Othmann picks up two helpers, impresses with some physical play and could be giving the Rangers something to think about! Zac Jones looks cool, calm and collected, while Bobby Trivigno impresses with his trademark feistiness. Jimmy Vesey helps his ...
Ranger hockey starts tonight! Artemi Panarin takes Vitali Kravtsov under his wing, expresses regret about last year’s playoffs
September 26, 2022 18:52 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn a revealing interview, Artemi Panarin admits to losing some of his confidence during last year’s playoffs and not playing up to expectations. Breadman also shows leadership by taking Vitali Kravtsov under his wing, as they could make up the Rangers’ second line along with Vincent Trocheck. Kravtsov takes questions and has seemingly done a lot of self-reflecting… has his relationship with the Rangers been repaired? Why nothing should surprise Ranger fans as far as how the Kravtsov saga pla...
Rangers start training camp!! Keep the Kid Line together or put Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko in the top six?!?
September 23, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBBreaking down the Rangers’ first line combinations of training camp. The Kid Line stays together, but should Alexis Lafreniere and/or Kaapo Kakko be in the top nine instead of Sammy Blais and/or Vitali Kravtsov??? Why giving an immediate top-six role Kravtsov, who essentially quit on the team last year, might not be the best message to send. Gerard Gallant provides injury updates on Barclay Goodrow and Blais!! Rangers start preseason in just three days!!! Rangers survive a scare after Igor S...
Best- and worst-case scenarios for Igor Shesterkin and Jaroslav Halak!!!
September 22, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBTo finalize our offseason series, we’re shifting our attention to goalie and looking at best- and worst-case scenarios for Igor Shesterkin and Jaroslav Halak!! Why Igor at 5.67 million per year might be the biggest steal in the NHL. Also, revisiting the Rangers’ decision to take a leap of faith and extend him when they did. Will Igor win back-to-back Vezinas?! Can Halak excel in a backup role and keep the Rangers afloat if Igor misses any time? Why he might have been the best backup availabl...
Assessing Gerard Gallant and making predictions for Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere with Constantine Kapetanakis!!
September 21, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBDiscussing the Vincent Trocheck signing, Gerard Gallant’s first season as Rangers coach, expectations for Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere, fantasy hockey and much more with Constantine Kapetanakis, who was the runner-up in last year’s Locked On Rangers fantasy league!! Constantine also shares his story of what he was doing when Artemi Panarin eliminated the Penguins, answers a few rapid-fire questions in the lightning round, and gives a little fantasy hockey smack talk! Episode 669. Suppo...
Nils Lundqvist traded to Dallas Stars for a first-round pick and a fourth-round pick!!!!
September 20, 2022 20:10 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOne day after we compared and contrasted Zac Jones and Nils Lundkvist, Lundkvist is shipped to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a conditional 2023 first-round pick and a conditional 2025 fourth-round pick!! Why Ranger fans should feel really good about this trade, which is seemingly another big win for Chris Drury. After a shaky start and a questionable move or two, Drury is finding his footing as Ranger General Manager. Why Braden Schneider’s emergence basically sealed Lundkvist’s fate. Plu...
Nils Lundkvist stays home while Zac Jones excels at Rangers rookie camp!!! Rangers sign defenseman Matt Bartkowski to a PTO!!
September 19, 2022 19:57 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBOne year after Nils Lundkvist and Zac Jones were battling for the final spot on the New York Rangers roster, we’re looking at just how much things have changed for each defenseman. Lundkvist is staying home and demanding a trade, while Jones is attending (and excelling at) a camp that was optional. Plus, we’re looking at some of the top performers from Friday’s rookie game between the Rangers and Flyers, including Talyn Boyko, Matthew Robertson and more! Per Drury, the Rangers could carry 22...
Best- and worst-case scenarios for Adam Fox, Jacob Trouba and Braden Schneider!!
September 14, 2022 19:55 - 30 minutes - 28 MBZeroing in on Adam Fox, Jacob Trouba and Braden Schneider and figuring out the best-and worst-case scenarios for all three! Can Foxy claim his second Norris Trophy in three years, and are we fans beginning to take what he does for granted? How will Trouba fare in his first season as captain?! After bursting onto the scene last year and playing in all 20 Ranger playoff games, is Schneider primed for a breakout sophomore season?? Tyler Motte is… no longer a free agent. Episode six-hundred and…...
Why the Rangers MUST PASS on a veteran defenseman!
September 13, 2022 18:54 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThough rumors have persisted all offseason, the Rangers do NOT need to bring in a veteran defenseman such as Zdeno Chara or Michael Stone. Giving Zac Jones, Matthew Robertson and the rest of the Ranger prospects every opportunity to win the sixth and final defenseman spot is the way to go. Why this is different than when the Rangers brought in Justin Braun as a veteran defenseman at last year’s trade deadline. Ranger rookie camp is about to start! Can Brennan Othmann and/or Will Cuylle make ...
Alexis Lafreniere… can the Rangers afford him at the price of Tim Stutzle?!?
September 11, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWhat kind of a payday will Alexis Lafreniere get from the Rangers?!? Will he get less, as much or less than Tim Stutzle, who just received an eight-year $66.8, million extension from the Ottawa Senators?? Comparing and contrasting Lafreniere and Stutzle as they both prepare to enter their third season in the NHL. One key stat that Lafreniere has in his favor. Sharing some intel on Stutzle’s usage, which is provided by Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller from Locked On Senators! Which impending R...
Best- and worst-case scenarios for Ryan Lindgren, K’Andre Miller and Zac Jones!!!
September 07, 2022 20:38 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBTurning our attention to the left defensemen for best- and worst-case scenarios: Ryan Lindgren, K’Andre Miller and Zac Jones!! Why Lindgren is the heart and soul of the Rangers. Miller looking primed for superstardom. Does Jones have the inside track to the sixth d-man spot, and can he hit the ground running?? Tyler Motte is still a free agent! Episode 663. Intro song is “Leave the Lights On” by Passafire. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that t...
Best- and worst-case scenarios for Sammy Blais, Ryan Carpenter and Ryan Reaves!!!
September 06, 2022 20:45 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBContinuing our offseason series by pointing the spotlight at the possible fourth line trio of Sammy Blais, Ryan Carpenter and Ryan Reaves!! Can Blais bounce back from his torn ACL and be a tone-setter? Will Carpenter maintain his spot as fourth-line center for the entire season? Does Reaves continue to be a leader and an absolute wrecking ball? Episode 662. Intro song is “Leave the Lights On” by Passafire. To watch our crossover episode with Jack Bushman, which covers the signing of former ...
Best- and worst-case scenarios for Barclay Goodrow, Filip Chytil and Vitali Kravtsov!!!
September 06, 2022 02:43 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBZeroing in on the projected third line for the Rangers: Barclay Goodrow, Filip Chytil and Vitali Kravtsov! The biggest thing that Goodrow can do to help the Rangers this season. Can Chytil become more consistent and be the playoff version of himself this season? What’s next in the ongoing Kravtsov saga??? Intro song is “Leave the Lights On” by Passafire. Episode 661. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.c...
Nils Lundkvist wants to be traded by the Rangers, doesn’t plan on reporting to camp!!!
September 02, 2022 03:44 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBNils Lundkvist has asked the Rangers for a trade! Recalling the camp battle between Lundkvist and Zac Jones last season as well as Lundqvist’s subsequent struggles before he was sent down to the Hartford Wolf Pack. Recalling how Braden Schneider emphatically jumped Lundqvist in the pecking order. Why the logjam (Adam Fox, Jacob Trouba, and Braden Schneider) made this somewhat inevitable. Comparing Lundkvist to some of his fellow young Ranger defensemen who had quick success, including Ryan L...
New York Rangers rebuild… grading EVERY TRADE since The Letter, part three!!!
August 30, 2022 20:30 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIn part three of a three-parter, we’re reminiscing on every single trade that the Rangers have made since the release of The Letter, which announced the Rangers’ intentions of rebuilding! While the Pavel Buchnevich was painful, it was probably 100 percent necessary. How the Rangers essentially parlayed Brady Skjei into Braden Schneider. Also, Tyler Motte is still a free agent! Why Ryan Reaves was worth a third-rounder. Episode 659. Intro song is “Leave the Lights On” by Passafire. Support Us...
Best- and worst-case scenarios for Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck and Kaapo Kakko!!!!
August 29, 2022 19:14 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBContinuing our offseason series of best- and worst-case scenarios by looking at Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck and Kaapo Kakko!! How will Breadman respond after a so-so showing in last year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, and can he hit the 100-point plateau for the first time??? Is Vincent Trocheck an upgrade on Ryan Strome and/or Andrew Copp, who got similar paydays as Trocheck (albeit fewer years)? Can Kaapo Kakko secure a spot in the top-six, receive the “Panarin bump” and develop into the pla...
Ranger fans share crazy stories about Artemi Panarin's Game 7 overtime winner against the Penguins!!
August 25, 2022 21:23 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWhere were you, who were you with and how did you celebrate when Artemi Panarin eliminated the Penguins with his Game 7 overtime goal?!? Listeners share their experiences! One was bartending, another woke up his entire family, and much more!! Episode 657. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered...
Best- and worst-case scenarios for Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafreniere!!
August 23, 2022 19:15 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWe’re bringing back our annual offseason series: Best- and worst-case scenarios! We’re kicking it off by focusing on Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafreniere, which could be the top line for the New York Rangers. Is there a chance Kreider can get near his career-high of 52 goals?? Why it’s almost impossible to come up with a worst-case scenario for Mika Zibanejad. Calling for Alexis Lafreniere to stick in the top six and take advantage of his chemistry with Mika. Tyler Motte is ST...
Prospect watch!!! Brennan Othmann, Will Cuylle and Dylan Garand win gold at World Juniors!!!
August 22, 2022 20:16 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBBreaking down the performances of all seven Rangers that participated in the World Juniors: Brennan Othmann, Will Cuylle, Dylan Garand, Brett Berard, Adam Sykora, Kalle Vaisanen and Jaroslav Chmelar! Also discussing the insanity that was the gold medal game between Canada and Finland, as well as the United States making an early exit. Tyler Motte is still a free agent. Episode 655. Intro song is “Leave the Lights On” by Passafire. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Ba...
Captain Jake!! Jacob Trouba named captain of the New York Rangers!!!!
August 10, 2022 17:39 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAfter more than four years, the Rangers have named a new captain: Jacob Trouba! Why this decision shouldn’t come as surprise, especially considering how the Rangers have constructed their team in recent seasons. Did the Rangers make the right choice, or should Chris Kreider and/or Mika Zibanejad have been considered? Biggest takeaways from the press conference with Trouba, Gerard Gallant and Chris Drury. The biggest reason why Trouba is a good choice: it’s what the players wanted. Why Artemi...
Jimmy Vesey coming back to the Rangers?!?
August 09, 2022 13:44 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBPer Larry Brooks, Jimmy Vesey looks to be on his way back to the New York Rangers! Recalling some of his best moments on Broadway, tracing his post-Ranger career and figuring out how he fits in with the Rangers this season. Why Vesey CAN NOT play in the top six, especially over Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko. Plus, we’re looking ahead to the World Juniors and the SEVEN Rangers that will participate: Brennan Othmann (Canada), Will Cuylle (Canada), Dylan Garand (Canada), Brett Berard (Unite...
Adam Fox, Jacob Trouba, and more… grading EVERY trade of the Ranger rebuild!!!
August 08, 2022 18:16 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn part two of a three-parter, we’re reminiscing on every single trade that the Rangers have made since the release of The Letter, which announced the Rangers’ intentions of rebuilding! How the Rangers managed to acquire Adam Fox for pennies on the dollar. Why the Jacob Trouba trade was worth it. And painful though it may be, we’re revisiting the trade of Mats Zuccarello… did the Rangers get enough in return? Also, Tyler Motte is still a free agent! Plus, Jimmy Vesey appears to be on the ver...
Mika Zibanejad, Ryan Lindgren, K’Andre Miller… grading EVERY trade of the Ranger rebuild!!!
August 05, 2022 16:59 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIn part one of a three-parter, we’re reminiscing on every single trade that the Rangers have made since the release of The Letter, which announced the Rangers’ intentions of rebuilding! Why the Rick Nash trade to Boston is the gift that keeps on giving! Also, looking at the bad, including the disaster of a trade that sent Ryan McDonagh and J. T. Miller to the Tampa Bay Lightning for essentially nothing. Also, Tyler Motte is still a free agent! **Note: In this episode, we say Libor Hajek was ...
New York Rangers mailbag!! Listeners share some CRAZY stories about Artemi Panarin's Game 7 winner vs. the Penguins!!
August 02, 2022 19:45 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWhere were you, who were you with and how did you celebrate when Artemi Panarin eliminated the Penguins with his Game 7 overtime goal?!? Listeners share their experiences! Multiple listeners were in church when it happened, another was surrounded by Penguins fans, and much more!! Episode 650. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Be...
Kaapo Kakko primed for breakout season?!? We discuss after he inks his new two-year deal with the New York Rangers!
August 01, 2022 17:26 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBKaapo Kakko is back! After a fairly lengthy waiting period, Kakko reups with the Rangers on a two-year deal worth 2.1 million per season! Why this was always the most likely outcome, even after Kakko was controversially scratched for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final. Calling for the Rangers to take off the training wheels and put Kakko in a very prominent role (likely on the Artemi Panarin line) with a lot of rope. Going over some of the biggest reasons why there is still hope for Kakk...
Any chance Patrick Kane ends up on the Rangers?!? We discuss with Jack from Locked On Blackhawks!!
July 29, 2022 03:09 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWith the Blackhawks in teardown rebuild mode as the Rangers were several years ago, we're talking with Jack Bushman of Locked On Blackhawks to try to figure out what will happen with Patrick Kane! Are the Rangers a sleeper candidate to acquire Kane before the season or at the deadline, and would Kane wave his no-move clause??? Plus, we're learning more about Ranger free agent acquisition Ryan Carpenter, who played parts of the last three seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks! How did he fare w...
Will Jacob Trouba eventually be traded?!? Would the Rangers have done it this past offseason if they could have???
July 26, 2022 19:29 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWith Jacob Trouba carrying an annual cap hit of $8 million for the next four seasons and his full no-move clause becoming a limited no-move clause in two years, is it inevitable that he will be traded before his contract expires??? We’re giving Trouba props for what he’s done for this team while also looking at some reasons why a deal might eventually be inevitable. With the incredible emergence of guys like Adam Fox, Ryan Lindgren and K’Andre Miller and the defensemen with considerable upsi...
David Quinn to coach the Sharks!! Good move or bad move for San Jose?? We discuss with JD Young of Locked On Sharks!!
July 24, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn a special crossover edition, we’re teaming up with JD Young of Locked On Sharks to talk about San Jose’s hiring of David Quinn! Reminiscing about his time with the Rangers and why his tenure was a mixed bag. Will Quinn be a better fit with the Sharks than he was with the Rangers, and what is the general consensus of Sharks fans? Also, covering some of the reasons why Quinn drew the ire of Ranger fans. Plus, how surprised were Jon and JD at the Matthew Tkachuk trade?! Episode 646. Support...
Breaking down the Nazem Kadri sweepstakes, Alex Georgiev trade, the offseason moves by the Rangers and Avalanche and more with Chris Micieli and Kyle Sullivan of Locked On Avs!!!
July 22, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBBreaking down the trade that sent Alex Georgiev to Colorado for two third-round picks and one fifth with Chris Micieli and Kyle Sullivan from Locked On Avalanche! We debate whether this was a good move for the Avs and if they should have considered bringing back Darcy Kuemper after he led his team to the Stanley Cup. Is Georgie truly the unquestioned starter as Joe Sakic mentioned, or could he face some competition from Pavel Francouz??? With Nazem Kadri still on the market, is there any cha...
Could Brennan Othmann or Will Cuylle crack the New York Rangers’ Opening Night roster?!?
July 21, 2022 15:09 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAfter discussing potential line combinations, we’re also looking at the possibilities of a Ranger prospect or two making the Opening Night Roster! Do Brennan Othmann or Will Cuylle have a shot?? Why the fate of Vitali Kravtsov and Julien Gauthier could have a lot to do with whether or not we see Othmann or Cuylle make the team next season. Highlights from Ranger Development Camp! Adam Sykora impresses and signs Entry Level Contract. Bobby Trivigno quickly emerging as a darkhorse and a player...
Thank you, Ryan Strome!! Giving Stromer a proper sendoff after he signed with the Anaheim Ducks!!
July 20, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBAfter three-and-a-half years, Ryan Strome departs the New York Rangers and signs with the Anaheim Ducks. We discuss why Stromer seems destined to be one of the more underappreciated Rangers in recent memory. Remembering Strome for what he was: a great teammate, an excellent passer, a rock-solid second line center, and someone who left the Rangers in a better spot than when he got here. Recalling the lopsided trade that brought Strome to New York in exchange for Ryan Spooner (after Spooner wa...
Pitching Ranger line combos with Vincent Trocheck now on board!!!!
July 19, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWith the ink still drying on Vincent Trocheck’s contract, we’re pitching some early Opening Night Line combinations for the New York Rangers! Trocheck also looks primed to see some powerplay time with the Rangers, but will he take Ryan Strome’s place on the top unit or play the Chris Kreider role on the second unit? And if Trocheck doesn’t play on the top unit, who does? We discuss! Plus, we’re looking at two additional New York Ranger free agent signings, Turner Elson and Andy Welinski! Wil...
Patrik Nemeth seriously cost the Rangers three draft picks!! Rangers sign Ryan Carpenter!!
July 17, 2022 14:39 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBBreaking down the trade that sent Patrik Nemeth, a second-round pick and a conditional second-round pick in exchange for minor league defenseman Ty Emberson. Why the Nemeth signing is unquestionably the worst move that has been made by Chris Drury, who has had way more hits than misses as Ranger General Manager. How did everything go so wrong with Nemeth, and what do we know about Emberson? Plus, the Rangers sign journeyman defenseman Ryan Carpenter to a one-year, $750,000 deal! Why Carpente...
Can, should and will the Rangers still sign fan favorite Tyler Motte?!?
July 15, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe Rangers are up against the salary cap, and with Kaapo Kakko still needing a new deal, there doesn’t appear to be room for Tyler Motte. But is there a way that the Rangers can still fit him in under the cap??? One involves a trade of a popular player. We discuss! Assessing the Rangers’ new-look goalie depth chart behind Igor Shesterkin, which now includes Jaroslav Halak and Louis Domingue! Thoughts on all six Ranger free agents that signed elsewhere: Andrew Copp, Ryan Strome, Frank Vatran...
Rangers sign Vincent Trocheck to a seven-year deal!! Andrew Copp heads to Detroit Red Wings!!
July 13, 2022 19:06 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn the first live episode of Locked On New York Rangers, we're reacting live to the news that the Rangers have signed Vincent Trocheck to a seven-year, $39.375 million deal, an average annual value of $5.625 million! We're discussing why Trocheck was the best available target for the Rangers, relative to their salary cap situation. Plus, Andrew Copp departs the Rangers and signs with the Detroit Red Wings on a five-year deal worth 5.625 million dollars. After they got identical AAVs, we're d...
Looking at more potential UFA targets for the Rangers, including Dylan Strome, Mason Marchmont, backup goalie options and much more!!
July 13, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBLess than 24 hours away from the start of free agency, we’re taking a look at several potential UFA targets for the New York Rangers, including Dylan Strome, Mason Marchmont and more!! Plus, looking for a backup goalie and a depth defenseman in the seemingly unlikely event that the Rangers would look to add to the blue line. Which player(s) could be a steal come free agency time??? Episode 638. Intro song is “Leave the Lights On” by Passafire. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built B...
Ranger UFA Targets!! Paul Stastny, Vincent Trocheck and more!!!
July 12, 2022 16:10 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWith free agency less than 24 hours away, we’re zeroing in on potential targets, including Paul Stastny, Vincent Trocheck and more! Plus, who should the Rangers look to bring in as the backup goalie?? We’re also covering every restricted free agent who received a qualifying offer, including Kaapo Kakko, Libor Hajek and more! What kind of a contract will Kakko receive, and do the Rangers still see him as a big part of their future??? Also, looking at the players who did not receive a qualifyi...
Could the Rangers target Evgeni Malkin?!?
July 11, 2022 16:53 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWith talks seemingly falling apart between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Evgeni Malkin, could the center-needy Rangers actually consider making a play for their long-time nemesis? We discuss. Plus, we’re shining the unrestricted free agency spotlight on several Rangers, including Justin Braun, Kevin Rooney, Greg McKegg and Keith Kinkaid! With the Rangers pressed for cap space, could any of them be back on an inexpensive contract?? Plus, Ranger Prospect Development Camp is underway! Episode 636...
Rangers trade Alex Georgiev to the Colorado Avalanche for three draft picks!!! Plus, Rangers choose Adam Sykora with their first pick of the Draft!!!
July 08, 2022 18:22 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe Rangers get a haul for Alex Georgiev, acquiring a 2022 third-round draft pick, a 2022 fifth-round pick and a 2023 third-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche! Why Georgiev being traded was completely inevitable and why this is an excellent trade for the Rangers. Though it is seemingly a win-win scenario for the Rangers and Avs, which team won the deal?! Wishing all the best to Georgie, who is dealt to an ideal landing spot. Recalling some of Georgiev’s best performances as a New York Ra...
New York Rangers Mock Draft 2022!! Playing Ranger GM and making all their Draft selections!!
July 07, 2022 20:45 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn a very special episode, we’re playing Ranger GM, simulating the 2022 NHL Draft and making all of the picks for the Blueshirts! Which center did we take in the second round?! Should the Rangers take the best pick available, or draft according to positional need?! Note: Episode recorded before the trade of Alex Georgiev to the Avalanche. We will talk about that in our next episode! Episode 364. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like ...
UFA Spotlight: Tyler Motte!!... Does a reunion make sense after Motte impressed with the Blueshirts down the stretch and in the playoffs???
July 06, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWith free agency just around the corner, we’re pointing the spotlight at unrestricted free agency Tyler Motte! How what happens with Andrew Copp, Ryan Strome and Frank Vatrano directly effects Motte’s chances of being back on Broadway. What Motte brings to the table and why he seems likely to provide great value at whatever contract he receives, whether it’s from the Rangers or someone else. Plus, looking at two more players that the Rangers could consider drafting at #63: center Matthew Poi...
Who will the Rangers select with their first pick in the Draft?!?! Plus, where does Artemi Panarin’s Game 7 winner rank in all-time Ranger playoff goals?!
July 05, 2022 15:55 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWith the NHL Draft forthcoming, we’re spotlighting three players that could be great options for the Rangers at No. 63: Topi Ronni, David Goyette and Devin Kaplan! Plus, where does Artemi Panarin’s Game 7 overtime winner against the Penguins rank in all-time Ranger playoff overtime goals?! We’re revisiting two old episodes (all the way back to episodes 107 and 108!!) to determine where it should rank! Was it better than Derek Stepan’s Game 7 overtime winner against the Washington Caps??? Epi...