Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers
Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan
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.
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Oct 29, 2019 • 1h 31min
EP 206 - Is Quinn Getting the Bin? Chytil SZN & Thomas Williams of Stray from the Path
(1:28) This week the guys talk about David Quinn's quotes on the team, if he deserves to get fired, Tony Deangelo's performance, Chytil and Lindgren's call up and Kravstov back to the KHL. Sheesh there's a lot to talk about
(50:30) Then Thomas Williams of Long Island based hardcore band Stray from the Path joins the Breakaway to discuss the new album and his hardcore Rangers fandom and his thoughts on Kravstov going back to the KHL and the questionable bets he makes on the Rangers every year. Thomas also breaks the F-bomb record for a Blueshirts Breakaway episode.
(1:18:30) Finally the guys come back and answer some 5 star questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2019 • 1h 12min
EP 205 - What to Make of David Quinn's Decisions & Mitch Brown of The Athletic on Kakko & Kravtsov
This week the guys break down a tough 0-3 week and evaluate how Quinn has done so far, go over the line changes and of course answer your 5 star questions
Then Mitch Brown joins the Breakaway to discuss his evaluation of Kakko & Kravtsov, and sheds on light on Kravtsov's slow start. Mitch is nice enough to also provide some thoughts on some other prospects and ones... you may not even have heard of yet.
Finally the guys come back and talk about some of the Wow it's a Nice City stickers they are sending out to supporters and close up the showAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 15, 2019 • 1h 16min
EP 204 - Kakko Lights the Lamp & Small Sample Sizes with Sean Tierney of Charting Hockey
(1:45) This week the guys discuss Kakko's first goal, Hank's tremendous performance vs the Oilers, Strome vs Lias and Howden being favored by Quinn. As always the guys answer 5 star questions from the listeners.
(40:55) Then Sean Tierney of Charting Hockey joins the Breakaway to discuss what his analytics are saying about the Rangers so far and what are the numbers saying about certain players on the team. We even discuss the Devil's troubled start.
(1:05:30) Finally the guys come back and answer one final 5 star hypothetical & talk about some upcoming events
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Oct 8, 2019 • 1h 21min
EP 203 - New Beginnings, Namestnikov Trade & Rick Carpiniello
(1:18) This week the guys discuss all the good - MIKA, Panarin, Trouba, the power play and two wins to start the season and the bad - the 2nd line & some of the defensive pairs. Then as always answer 5 star questions.
(35:11) Shortly after Rick Carpiniello (our coworker) joins the Breakaway and Namestnikov gets traded two minutes into the interview. Rick discusses Kravstov's benching in Hartford, the reason Smith is on the team, says something nice about Marc Staal and discusses all the beats of the start of the season
(1:08:29) Finally the guys come back and have some final takes on Namestnikov before thanking The Athletic, supports and talk 4 minutes of baseball.
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Oct 1, 2019 • 1h 13min
EP 202 - Roster Cuts & Shayna Goldman of The Athletic
This week the guys discuss the roster cuts, sending Kravstov and Chytil to the AHL, Strome conspiracies and Howden being favored.
Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss final roster decisions, the plan for Hank this year and what to expect of the D-pairings
Finally the guys come back and talk about some of the changes happening to the podcast in the coming weeks before their announcementAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 2019 • 1h 22min
EP 201 - NYR Beat Writer Vince Mercogliano on Preseason & WFAN's Sean Hartnett talks Girardi
(0:42) This week the guys talk preseason reactions, the revamped power play, will Kravstov make the team? & 5 star questions along with questions from twitter.
(31:01)Then Vince Mercogliano NYR beat writer for USAToday joins the Breakaway to talk about his interactions with Hank, Kaapo & who he feels will make the roster and some predictions for what NYR might do with Smith
(58:42)Finally Sean Hartnett of WFAN joins the breakaway to speak about this time covering Dan Girardi and his legacy as a player.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2019 • 1h 9min
EP 200! - Reupload with (Hopefully) Better Audio - Live Show with Blueshirts Banter
Some people reached out and told us the audio had some issues with volume being too low and too high in other places. I attempted to do my best to remedy this issue and hopefully this will provide a better listening experience.
Feel free to reach out to me with any feedback - @OhRyanMead on twitter.
Thanks again guys, LGR/Praise BeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2019 • 1h 29min
EP 200! - Live Show with Blueshirt Banter
This week the guys celebrate their 200th show with Blueshirts Banter live from NYC. A lot of bridges are burned and everyone is in high spirits.
Then at (1:10:10) Greg has Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic on to discuss his NYR season previewAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2019 • 1h 3min
EP 199 - Kaapo "I Don't Pass to Mortals" Kakko Scores in OT
Ryan is working his ass off in Vegas and is recording from his Westgate hotel room. The guys discuss Kaapo's HUGE debut, Fox, Traverse City and what to take away from it.
Other topics discussed: Unsigned Rangers, RFA's, NHL Marketing, Do you tip your mailman, NYR #1 prospect ratings, Ryan's dad, John Franco, The Mets, best coaches in NY & TickPick along with some other nonsense.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2019 • 58min
Breakaway Bonus Podcast - NFL Over/Unders
Greg and Ryan continue their yearly tradition of doing an NFL Over/Unders podcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


