Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

Ron Duguay and Larry Brooks are joined this week by Neil Smith, the former Rangers general manager who led the team to the Stanley Cup in 1994. Smith talks about his roots working with the Islanders in the 1980s, how he ended up getting hired as the Rangers GM in 1989, his philosophy of making big trades, why he defends trading Sergei Zubov, the one trade he regrets, why he hired Mike Keenan as coach in 1993, what was going through his mind when the Rangers were losing 2-0 to the Devils in Game 6 in '94, whether they could have won more titles if he didn't make some of the trades, how special the 25th anniversary was, whether he feels unappreciated for what he did and whether he should have gone all-in after getting Wayne Gretzky. 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 this week's guest, Rangers great Brad Park, and his time playing with him and being coached by him. Ron and NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then interview Park about being drafted, his time in New York, playing at MSG, whether his jersey should be retired, going to Detroit and coaching Ron there, as well as today's game and whether he would succeed in it. Ron also answers questions from Twitter.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 his routine during the quarantine, what shows and movies he's been watching and producer Jake Brown explains why he should watch all of "Tiger King," not just the first 20 minutes. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about James Dolan's contributions to MSG employees, why Brad Park's number should be retired, whether Frank Boucher's number should be retired and if Mika Zibanejad should be named captain. Rangers great and MSG Network analyst Dave Maloney then joins the show. Maloney discusses memories from their Rangers 1979 team that made the Stanley Cup Finals, playing with Park, the idea of a Rangers Hall of Fame room, if he was too young at 22 to be a captain, thoughts on the current team and how they should handle Henrik Lundqvist'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

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about how he is spending his time during social distancing, maintaining good health and if he would ever do a reality TV show. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then reverses roles with Ron and asks him questions about his career. They discuss Ron's activity off the ice getting a lot of attention, his coaches, the year the Rangers made it to the Stanley Cup and the following year, his ending with the Rangers and whether Brad Park's No. 2 should be retired at MSG. Comedian, actor and diehard Rangers fan Chris Roach then joins the show. He talks about getting into comedy, working and touring with Kevin James, his love for the Rangers and when hockey could return.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 the coronavirus putting a pause on the NHL season, what he's been doing during this time and how the NHL might handle the season when and if it returns. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by to talk about his life without hockey, players in the past versus today, when the season might return and what the playoff format could be. Former Ranger Sean Avery then joins the show. Avery talks about his playing career, how players have changed over the years, private jets and team chemistry, why he wrote a book, his podcast and what else he's doing today.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 big win in Dallas Tuesday night and Kaapo Kakko's big two-goal game. Ron and Jake Brown talk about the playoff race, where the Rangers stand and them playing better on the road. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks is back in his weekly spot to discuss Kakko's improved play, the Blueshirts' home vs. road performances, Mika Zibanejad's success and if Chris Kreider can return this season. In "Ron Remembers," he tells a funny story of a prank they played on a plane with Don Murdoch. The former Ranger Murdoch then joins the show. He talks about his time with the Blueshirts, the ups and downs of his career, what would have happened if he started his career in a smaller market, Studio 54 memories and what he's doing today.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 the Rangers' loss to the Blues Tuesday and their three-game losing streak. NY Post Rangers beat writer Brett Cyrgalis then drops by the show. He talks about the effort against the Blues, Phillip Di Giuseppe filling in for Chris Kreider, potential changes to the lineup, when Igor Shesterkin might return and what the future holds for Henrik Lundqvist. In "Ron Remembers," Ron tells a story about playing matchmaker for John McEnroe. 1980 U.S. Olympic team captain Mike Eruzione then joins the show. He talks about the Miracle On Ice, his book "The Making Of A Miracle," why he wrote it, playing for Herb Brooks and some stories from that 1980 team.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 breaking down a wild week for the Rangers, their push for the playoffs and Ron hanging with Cuba Gooding Jr. in Las Vegas. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to discuss Chris Kreider's contract extension, the Brady Skjei trade, the car accident involving Igor Shesterkin and Pavel Buchnevich and when they might return, Brendan Smith's play and Jacob Trouba's defense. Former Ranger and friend of the program Chris Kotsopoulos then joins the show. He talks about the Kreider contract, the Rangers' young defensemen, Brendan Lemieux's leadership, fighting in the NHL and whether the Blueshirts will make the playoffs.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 the Rangers' win over the Blackhawks and their recent hot streak. Ron and Jake Brown talk about what the team might do ahead of the trade deadline. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by in his weekly spot to discuss whether the Rangers will be buyers or sellers, the goalie situation with Henrik Lundqvist, Chris Kreider's future and the playoff race. Former Ranger Bernie Nicholls then joins the show. Nicholls talks about playing alongside Wayne Gretzky, scoring 70 goals in a season, his time in New York and memories with Hollywood Ron. In "Ron Remembers," he tells a story about partying with Jack Nicholson.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 the brilliant Igor Shesterkin, who won six of his first seven career starts in net for the Rangers. Ron and producer Jake Brown then get into the future of Henrik Lundqvist in New York. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by in his weekly spot to discuss Shesterkin's play, the goalie situation, Chris Kreider, playoff race and the trade deadline. In "Ron Remembers," Ron looks back at his times hanging out with Andy Warhol. Stanley Cup champion Rangers goalie Mike Richter then joins the show. Richter discusses how good Shesterkin has been, goalies today vs. when he played, going up against Martin Brodeur and memories of Mike Keenan and the 1994 championship team.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