Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show with special guest Johnny Lazarus from The Blue Crew Pod. They react to the atmosphere at Mullett Arena in Arizona, the Rangers’ three-game win streak and the state of the Blueshirts. Mollie then answers mailbag questions on Jaroslav Halak, Julian Gauthier and improving at even strength. NY Post Hockey Hall of Fame writer Larry Brooks drops by to dive into the Vitali Kravtsov saga and what his Rangers future may look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers’ four-game losing streak. They discuss Alexandar Georgiev’s revenge game on Tuesday, Jaroslav Halak and the Rangers’ rough patch and some injury updates. The Post’s Hockey Hall of Fame writer Larry Brook then drops by to talk about the state of the Rangers, Chris Kreider needing to pick his game up and another injury setback for Vitali Kravtsov. Brooksie also gets into Braden Schneider’s start to the season, the problem with the NHL schedule shortening rivalry matchups and his thoughts on Stan Fischler after the press level at UBS Arena was named after him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers’ hot start scoring this season. They discuss the win over the Ducks in Ryan Strome and Frank Vatrano’s return, David Quinn’s return to MSG Thursday and Mollie gives a few scoops from the locker room. They then answer mailbag questions on Dryden Hunt, the future of Vitali Kravtsov and Jaroslav Halak as the backup goalie. (19:30) NY Post Hockey Hall of Fame writer Larry Brooks stops by to discuss Mika Zibanejad’s hot start, Kaapo Kakko’s play, the possibility of a Patrick Kane trade, looking back at Coach Quinn’s Rangers tenure and Bobby Holik giving Larry the best quotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers’ 3-1 win on opening night at MSG. (4:40) NY Post Hockey Hall of Fame writer Larry Brooks stops by to react to the win, the Vitali Kravtsov injury and the difficult cap situation making it tough for the Rangers to go for Patrick Kane. Brooksie also discusses the future of Libor Hajek, the Rangers depth, the one player he did not get along with well and what to do in Minnesota. (23:05) Rangers great, MSG Network and ESPN Radio NY Rangers analyst Dave Maloney then joins the pod for a record-breaking 8th time. Maloney discusses how good the Rangers look Tuesday, Jacob Trouba and what goes into being a strong captain, having high expectations and why K’Andre Miller stands out for the Blueshirts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a 2022-2023 Rangers season preview episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show welcoming fans back for a new season of the show. They discuss the biggest Rangers news from the offseason, including Jacob Trouba being named captain, the biggest additions and subtractions from the team and Mollie being back in the locker room. They also get into the high expectations for Igor Shesterkin, improving the backup goalie situation, the biggest question marks heading into the season and make predictions for where the Blueshirts will finish in the standings. (25:02) NY Post Hall of Fame hockey writer Larry Brooks drops by to break down his big question marks for the team, needing to take the burden off Shesterkin and what the top line might look like. Brooksie also discusses Vitali Kravtsov’s future, why this could be a more challenging yet successful season for the Rangers and being energized by returning to the locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the season finale of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the Rangers’ season-ending loss in Game 6 in Tampa Bay on Saturday. They discuss why the Lightning were just the better team, the mysterious Kaapo Kakko scratch, how great this season was, Vitaly Kravtsov signing back with the team and which Rangers free agents may stay and which players may go. The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to react to Kakko not playing Saturday, the season being a smashing success, what the Blueshirts need this offseason, what to do with their free agents and whether they will extend K’Andre Miller.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first ever live podcast edition of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Jake Brown and Andrew Harts host the show from American Whiskey after Game 5 at MSG. The guys are joined by special guest, Rangers great Nick Fotiu. They react to the tough 3-1 Rangers Game 5 loss, look ahead to Game 6 and debate whether the Rangers can win the series. Ron and Nick take questions from the fans at the bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On an Eastern Conference Finals edition of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the heartbreaking Rangers’ 3-2 loss in Game 3 in Tampa Bay. They discuss the Lightning’s response to being down 2-0, Chris Kreider’s postgame comments on the game-winning goal they allowed in the final minute and looking ahead to Game 4. The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to talk about what needs to change in Game 4 for the Blueshirts, Ryan Strome’s injury, the Lightning throwing Igor Shesterkin’s game off and what to expect the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On an Eastern Conference Finals edition of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the Rangers’ 6-2 Game 1 win over the Lightning. They discuss how well Filip Chytil continues to play, the battle of the elite goalies, the energy at MSG, what to expect for Game 2 and the rest of the series. The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to talk about Chytil coming into his own, why this team reminds him of the 2011 Rangers and why he expects to see a much different Lightning team in Game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a playoff edition of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Jake Brown, Andrew Harts and guest co-host Dave Maloney open the show talking about the Rangers winning Game 4 Tuesday to tie the series at 2-2. They discuss getting revenge on Max Domi after Jacob Trouba’s big hit, Ryan Lindgren showing his leadership, how the Hurricanes will respond returning home, previewing Game 5 and stories from Ron and Dave’s days playing and partying together on Rangers playoff teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices