Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

Mollie Walker and Ron Duguay open the show talking about the Rangers' loss to the Devils Tuesday night. They discuss what went wrong against the Devils, splitting the first two games of the season against the Islanders, the schedule ahead and...cats. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk ice time, the Tony DeAngelo situation, Jacob Trouba stepping up as a leader, the Devils and comparing Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko. Islanders legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Bossy then joins the pod. Bossy discusses the beginning of his career, his Islanders teammates, the Rangers-Islanders rivalry, the first two games, Alexis Lafreniere and if he ever went to Studio 54 back in the day. Ron and Mollie respond to a caller's questions in "You Got Mail" to close the show.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay is back for Season 2 of the podcast with new co-host Mollie Walker. They open the show discussing Mollie's mom Wendy and her love for Ron, the Rangers-Islanders games to open the season, COVID guidelines and how the schedules and travel map out. Ron and Mollie talk Henrik Lundqvist, the Islanders outlook, the tough division and predictions for the Rangers this season. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by the pod. Brooks gets into the excitement of hockey returning, whether Igor Shesterkin can take the throne, the Rangers-Isles rivalry, leaders on the team, if they should bring Brian Boyle in, expectations for Alexis Lafreniere, K'Andre Miller's role and predictions for the season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay opens up a special edition of the podcast talking about Henrik Lundqvist and his contract being bought out, his memorable 15 years with the Rangers and what made him such a special player to the franchise. Ron is then joined by a variety of special Rangers guests. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks, Lundqvist's old Rangers teammate Darius Kasparaitis, NY Post sportswriter Mollie Walker, Stanley Cup champion Rangers goalie Mike Richter, former Rangers captain and MSG Network broadcaster Dave Maloney and diehard Rangers fan and longtime ESPN anchor Linda Cohn all join the show. They talk about what Lundqvist meant to the Rangers, memories watching him over the years and if he should go play for another team next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay opens the season finale of the show reacting to the Rangers winning the No. 1 pick in the lottery and what it means for them. He then brings in the Post's Mollie Walker to talk about the balls falling their way, the lottery process, what the Rangers are missing, Henrik Lundqvist's future, how the team can improve, the Islanders against the Capitals and they discuss the playoff overtime rules. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by. Brooks discusses the Rangers landing the top pick, a breakdown of Alexis Lafreniere, if they would consider trading the pick, why he doesn't expect Lundqvist back, what this team needs to do in the offseason and his thoughts on the overtime playoff rules.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay opens the show reacting to the Rangers getting swept by the Hurricanes. Ron and Jake Brown then chat with NY Post sportswriter Mollie Walker about what happened in the series, the future of Henrik Lundqvist and if the young team didn't have enough game preparation. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by to talk about his feelings on the series, why the Hurricanes dominated, what happened to Igor Shesterkin, coaching, what this team needs to improve and what may happen with Lundqvist. Former Ranger and now friend of the program Nick Fotiu then joins the show. Fotiu talks about coaching hockey, what went wrong with this team, why the Hurricanes won, Lundqvist's next step and why he thinks Carolina can go on a run.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay opens the show explaining the excitement in the air seeing hockey back on his TV. He then sends his thoughts to Barry Beck, who tragically lost his son Brock. Ron and Jake Brown then preview the Rangers' playoff series against the Hurricanes and make their predictions. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about the exhibition game against the Islanders, evaluating Filip Chytil, Jesper Fast winning the Players' Player Award and he gives his prediction for Rangers-Hurricanes. Former Ranger and ESPN Radio NY color commentator for the playoffs Dave Maloney then joins the show. Maloney talks about calling games coming up on a monitor and not being at the arena, exhibition games, matchups with the Flyers when he played with Ron, the John Halligan Good Guy Award and he analyzes the Rangers-Hurricanes series. Islanders legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gillies then joins Ron and Jake. Gillies talks about his foundation, if he went to Studio 54, Rangers-Islanders rivalry, if his game would translate today and he predicts what the Isles might do against the Panthers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay opens the show explaining why Artemi Panarin should win the Hart Trophy. He then welcomes i the hockey journalist who broke the Alexei Kovalev head coaching story, Gillian Kemmerer. She talks about how she got into Russian hockey, working at the KHL, the Igor Shesterkin-Ilya Sorokin friendship, Shesterkin's confidence level, playing in Russia arenas vs. here and women's hockey. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about what he's seen at practices, the goaltending situation, Brendan Lemieux's two-game suspension and Panarin being up for league MVP. 1994 Rangers Stanley Cup champion and NHL great Alexei Kovalev then join Ron and Gillian. Kovalev discusses getting drafted by the Rangers, the difference between the 1994 championship team and seasons prior, coaching in the KHL and flying a plane with Panarin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay, Jake Brown and The Post's Mollie Walker start the show by discussing the Rangers getting back on the ice, the first-round playoff schedule against the Hurricanes and Mollie's experience Monday at Islanders camp. Ron then chats with NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks about his time at Rangers camp, the time away and guys getting healthy, David Quinn's approach and Artemi Panarin's big season. 1994 Stanley Cup-winning head coach Mike Keenan then joins Ron, Jake and Mollie. Keenan talks about his podcast, his book coming next year, battling cancer, leaving the Rangers a month after winning a title, whether they would have repeated if he stayed, coaching in the KHL, analytics in the game and assistant coaches. He also shares his thoughts on the current Rangers team's chances and discusses his speech prior to Game 7 of the Finals.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about hockey in the air with training camp just days away. He welcomes in NY Post sportswriter Mollie Walker to discuss the CBA deal that is in place, what it means for the players and players potentially opting out to play elsewhere. Four-time Stanley Cup champion, Islanders legend and TV color commentator Butch Goring then joins Ron and Mollie. Goring talks about going from playing in Los Angeles with the Kings to New York with the Islanders and getting his No. 91 hung in the rafters. He also talks about what Bryan Trottier said about him, what he brought to the locker room, playing with Ron for Team Canada, the Islanders-Rangers rivalry, his time coaching, announcing when the playoffs begin and if he's worthy of being in the Hockey Hall of Fame.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Duguay and Jake Brown open the show discussing the Rangers potentially playing in Toronto. or. Las Vegas, Ron's upcoming birthday plans and what his kids will get him. Ron then chats with NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks about Artemi Panarin's statement last week, what it means for the NHL and what covering the team will be like in a few weeks. Ron and Larry then chat with three-time Stanley Cup champion Ken Daneyko. Mr. Devil talks about his career in New Jersey, winning three titles with three different coaches and the memorable 1994 playoff series against the Rangers. WABC Radio personality and diehard Rangers fan Sid Rosenberg then chats with Ron and Jake. Sid talks about the ups and downs in his career, his book, Ron being his favorite player, the 1994 season, if he would return to WFAN and his pal Craig Carton's future.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices