Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Mollie being in the electric environment in Montreal for their home opener last Saturday. They discuss the two straight wins in Canada, Alexis Lafrenière’s big goal, Igor Shesterkin’s tremendous performances, send thoughts and prayers to Mike Bossy and send a birthday shoutout to Mike Keenan. Former Rangers goalie and MSG Network analyst Steve Valiquette then joins the show. Valiquette talks about working with Henrik Lundqvist in studio, his suits, breaking down just how good Shesterkin has been, K’Andre Miller’s play and whether the Rangers can make the playoffs. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to dive into Shesterkin, how many games he might start this season, potential lineup changes and the need to improve on face-offs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Mollie making her first road trip and what it’s like hanging out with Larry Brooks. They then discuss the decision to not start Igor Shesterkin on opening night, the first two losses of the season, the tribute to the late Rod Gilbert at MSG Thursday, the captaincy debate, Henrik Lundqvist being a MSG Network analyst and Nils Lundkvist’s performance. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about media in the locker room, reacting to the first two games, goaltenders not playing in back-to-backs, Gerard Gallant’s lineup decisions and Kaapo Kakko’s improvement. Rangers great Ron Greschner then joins the show to talk about a Rangers captain candidate, his late teammate Rod Gilbert and what made him such a special person, teammate, friend and ambassador for the Rangers organization. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the return of the show talking about the excitement in the air for hockey being back. They discuss Ron playing, the new vibe around the Rangers, Alexis LaFreniere’s confidence, Gerard Gallant, Mollie traveling with the team this season, predictions for the Rangers season and who may win the Stanley Cup and Joe Namath’s comments on Ron and Studio 54. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about Mika Zibenajad’s contract, whether the Rangers will trade for Jack Eichel, Gallant’s coaching style and whether the Rangers will make the playoffs this season. Rangers winger Barclay Goodrow then joins the show. Goodrow talks about playing in NY, his first goal at MSG, his teammates and his journey to get here.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show diving into all the latest Rangers offseason news and notes. They discuss new head coach Gerard Gallant, getting Barclay Goodrow, trading Brett Howden and Pavel Buchnevich, a potential trade for Jack Eichel, whom they might try and sign in free agency, Ron’s son moving out and tequila drinking. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk free agency targets, Eichel, signing Patrik Nemeth, salary cap and futures of Ryan Strome and Alexandar Georgiev. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers firing David Quinn. They get into why he was fired, potential coaching replacements, John Tortorella and Mark Messier as options, the Rangers grade for the season and potential players to target in the offseason. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to get into Quinn’s firing, the top candidates for the job, his past feuds with Tortorella and what player makes the most sense for the Rangers to go after. Former Rangers center Brandon Dubinsky then joins the show. Dubinsky talks about playing for Tortorella, the line brawl, being a captain, Chris Drury as GM and the Crosby-Ovechkin debate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the stunning decision of the Rangers firing GM Jeff Gorton and team president John Davidson. They also discuss the Tom Wilson saga from Monday’s game, the future of David Quinn and Mark Messier’s comments on the team. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about the firings and how they came about, the Rangers roster makeup, the Wilson fight and the Rangers dropping the gloves on Wednesday. Former Rangers forward Nick Fotiu then joins the show. Fotiu gets into Wilson, the line brawl drama, Quinn and needing tougher players. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers playing great hockey. They talk about Zac Jones’ play so far, the key games against the Islanders and whether they can make the playoffs. Hockey legend Stan Fischler then joins the show. Fischler discusses the Rangers-Islanders rivalry, the unique schedule this year, the current Rangers, why he likes David Quinn, his Finals prediction and memories of Mollie interning for him. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk goaltending, defenseman, K’Andre Miller and Adam Fox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show open talking about the Rangers blowout loss to the Islanders and what their playoff chances look like now. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks discusses the slim playoff hopes, Islanders chances of winning the Stanley Cup, what player brings energy to the Rangers, Libor Hajek and Robin Lehner’s comments on the NHL. Rangers great Brad Park then drops by the pod. Park talks coaching, playing with Bobby Orr, his time playing with Ron and coaching him and analytics in today’s game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers not being active at the trade deadline. They also discuss Zac Jones and UMass winning the title, Jones now coming to the Rangers, whether they can make the playoffs and Ron’s tips for Mollie doing live TV. The KHL Icecast Podcast host, author and Russian hockey insider Gillian Kemmerer then joins the show. Kemmerer talks about the Ilya Sorokin-Igor Shesterkin friendship/rivalry, Russian goalies, the Panarin saga in Russia and stepping into podcasting. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about Tony DeAngelo’s future, Libor Hajek, the Rangers outlook the rest of the season, Shesterkin’s play and Chris Kreider’s struggles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers eight-goal game on Tuesday. They get into the upcoming schedule, the standings and David Quinn’s coaching. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk Rangers vaccinations, Nils Lundkvist, Brandon Dubinsky’s comments on Sydney Crosby, Ovechkin vs. Gretzky and Colin Blackwell’s play. Former NHL referee Paul Stewart then joins the show. Stewart talks about playing with Mark Messier, being in Wayne Gretzky’s first game, Tim Peel’s comments and the officiating in today’s game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices