

Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast
New York Post
Up In The Blue Seats is a New York Rangers hockey podcast as only the New York Post sports section can create. The hosts are former Rangers and 15-year NHL center Brian Boyle and NY Post Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker. Brian and Mollie break down the latest news about the Rangers and take you inside the locker room . They are joined by current and former players and special guests. “Up in the Blue Seats” is available every Thursday morning.
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May 23, 2022 • 44min
Sparks Fly in Rangers' Key Game 3 Win
On a playoff edition of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the Rangers’ 3-1 Game 3 win Sunday. They discuss the energy at The Garden, Max Domi’s cheap shot to end the game, Gerard Gallant comments after the game about it, being nominated for the Jack Adams Award and predictions for Game 4. The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to talk about Domi’s hit, Tony DeAngelo, Coach Gallant and the lineup changes. They close the show hearing some fan reactions outside MSG after the big Game 3 win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2022 • 39min
Rangers’ Gut-Wrenching Game 1 Loss in Carolina
On a playoff edition of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the Rangers’ 2-1 loss in overtime in Game 1 in Carolina Wednesday. They discuss Filip Chytil, the kid line and Tyler Motte playing well for the Rangers, Rangers fans representing in Carolina despite the ticket ban, the chance for a potential Sammy Bleis return and why beating the Hurricanes this series is going to be difficult. The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to talk about Artemi Panarin’s playoff struggles, Ryan Strome and Andrew Copp’s contract situations, what the Rangers need to do to win Game 2 and how they need to get on more power plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2022 • 38min
Rangers’ Embarrassing Performances in Pittsburgh
On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the ugly 7-2 Rangers loss in Game 4. They discuss what happened in the two bad losses in Pittsburgh, the team being down 3-1, not showing enough fight, Igor Shesterkin’s struggles, Penguins fans bringing the heat and what to expect in Game 5. The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to talk about the Penguins domination, the top line playing poorly and why this series has been a failure thus far by the Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2022 • 39min
Rangers Lose Triple OT Heartbreaker in Game 1
On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the Rangers heartbreaking triple OT 4-3 loss to the Penguins in Game 1 of the playoffs Wednesday. They discuss Ron’s experience playing in OT playoff hockey, the controversial disallowed goal, Igor Shesterkin’s insane 79-save game and the feeling inside The Garden. The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to talk about the disallowed goal, the rest of this series and Ron’s success in the playoffs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2022 • 44min
Who is The Better Playoff Matchup for The Rangers?
On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the Rangers losses to the Hurricanes and Canadiens. They discuss resting players for the playoffs, which team is the preferred first-round matchup and what players to watch for in the playoffs. They then answer questions from Post Sports+ members. The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to talk about players getting hurt, the Hart Trophy, Friday’s matchup against the Capitals and how far the Blueshirts could go in the playoffs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2022 • 36min
Are Rangers Built for Stanley Cup Run? feat. Linda Cohn, Tom Laidlaw
On this special edition of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay is joined by his former Rangers teammate Tom Laidlaw as they welcome ESPN’s Linda Cohn to the show. They discuss the sad passing of NHL legend Mike Bossy, why Igor Shesterkin should be the leading candidate for the Vezina Trophy and the Rangers getting in a groove before the playoffs. They get into the impressive job that GM Chris Drury has done to turn this team into a Stanley Cup contender, the potential playoff matchups ahead and Linda’s predictions on how far the Blueshirts could go in the playoffs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2022 • 40min
Chris Kreider Reaches 50 Goals, Rangers Clinch Playoff Spot
On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the Rangers clinching a playoff spot. They discuss Chris Kreider reaching 50 goals, Ron’s memories clinching a playoff spot, resting Alexis Lafreniere and other players and Alexandar Georgiev’s shutout Wednesday. The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to talk Vitali Kravtsov’s future, Lafreniere and Ryan Reaves’ playing time and the potential of Chris Drury winning awards for the team’s success. The crew closes the show with Andrew Harts playing Led Zeppelin drum beats and having Ron guess which songs they are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2022 • 39min
Schneider's Shining Rangers Moment feat. Meghan Chayka
On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Braden Schneider’s big game in the Rangers win over the Devils. They also discuss Igor Shesterkin’s recent struggles and a ridiculous tweet sent to Mollie. Stathletes co-founder Meghan Chayka joins the show to discuss the analytical side of the Blueshirts post-trade deadline success and how analytics have played a role in hockey in sports betting. The Post’s Larry Brooks stops by to explain why Shesterkin suddenly looks human and the importance of the Rangers power play this season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2022 • 40min
Newest Rangers Making Major Impact
On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the Rangers’ four-game win streak. They discuss winning despite Alexandar Georgiev’s struggles, the newest Rangers making an impact and what the best playoff matchup for them might be. They answer questions from Post Sports+ members on the backup goalie situation, Kaapo Kakko’s eventual return, Justin Braun and Jacob Trouba. The Post’s Larry Brooks talks Barclay Goodrow, K’Andre Miller and the time when Larry thought about managing a team. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2022 • 38min
Grading The Rangers’ Trade Deadline Moves feat. Sam Rosen
On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the moves the Rangers made at the trade deadline. They grade Chris Drury’s trades and discuss how the Blueshirts got better. MSG Network Rangers play-by-play announcer Sam Rosen joins the show to break down the deals, talk Alexis LaFreniere, Ryan Reaves, loving his job and debate whether this team can win a Stanley Cup this season. The Post’s Larry Brooks dissects the trades made and how the Rangers lineup will now shake out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


