Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers
Blueshirts Breakaway is a weekly podcast devoted to the New York Rangers NHL team. Hosts Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan break down the latest Rangers news, game results, trades and roster moves throughout the season. The show mixes serious hockey analysis with plenty of off-topic banter and nonsense. It is aimed at die-hard Rangers fans who want a relaxed, fan-driven take on the team.
Episodes
Blueshirts Breakaway Ep 568 - Igor's Season is Over with Stephen Valiquette
This week the guys discuss how NYR took care of business vs VAN after Igor's season ending injury. How Laf is becoming the guy, Gabe is making a name for himself and how this team is different than the last two years
Then Stephen Valiquette join the Breakaway to discuss Igor's injury, how goalies can recover, Garand's play style and insight into how to watch Smits.
Finally the guys return to ans
The Flying V: EP 41 - The Nice Guys with The Athletic's Jesse Granger
The Flying V is up! The Rangers are off to a hot start, the Igor Shesterkin Effect is in full force, and Vince Mercogliano is looking into team chemistry.
Plus, The Athletic's Jesse Granger joins the show to discuss the evolution of goalies, the Rangers defensive identity, and how Pavel Dorofeyev will fit in.
Then, Qs and As, as is tradition.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 557 - Igor Scored a Goal with Emily Kaplan
The guys discuss the first 4 NYR games of the season, how things have been better than expected, Igor scored a goal and got an assist and some waivers happened
Then Emily Kaplan of ESPN joins the Breakaway to discuss rumors around the league on Larklin, Helle and more as well as which teams have been surprising to start the season.
Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions from Pa
The Flying V: EP 40 - Primetime with MSG's Dave Maloney
The Flying V returns!
Vince is breaking down the Rangers performance on opening night, and what the team's defensive zone strategy may look like moving forward.
Plus, MSG's Dave Maloney joins the show to discuss new players fitting in on new lines and gives an in-depth look ahead for the season that will be.
Then, A's to your Q's.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 566 - NYR Season Is Here And We Cleared Waivers With Our Friend Fitz
This week the guys talk about who and who didn't make the team, waivers, Smits and any other remaining questions before the season.
Then Fitz joins the Breakaway to discuss the biggest storylines of the season, who needs some settle down juice and more
Finally the guys return to answer some Patreon subscribers 5 star questions
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The Flying V - EP 39: All The President's Men with The Athletic's Peter Baugh
Vince is back! He catches us up on all things training camp and identifies some upcoming lineup decisions Mike Sullivan and Co. will have to make before the season begins.
Then, Peter Baugh re-joins the show to discuss training camp player evaluations and line combinations we can expect to see at puck drop.
Plus, answers to your questions and such!
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 565 - NYR Season Primer with Vincent Z. Mercogliano
NYR hockey is back! The guys discuss the biggest themes heading into the season, where NYR will finish in the standings and more.
Then Vince Mercogliano joins the Breakaway for a deep dive into almost every decision happening in training camp, position battles, player expectations and it's the ultimate NYR season primer.
Finally the guys return to answer some 5 star questions as per usual.
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The Flying V: EP 38 - The Odyssey
Well well well, look who's back.
Vince Mercogliano returns for Season 2 of The Flying V! Vince breaks down the summer that was, gives a preview to what may happen at training camp, and gives his take on where things stand with the Rangers before they take the ice for the first time.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 564 - Kreider to Montreal, Gabe Potential Extension & Season Storylines with Julie Stewart-Binks
This week the guys discuss Kreider to Montreal, some good things about the past few seasons, Gabe's Potential extension, Fox's future and more.
Then Julie Stewart-Binks joins the Breakaway to discuss if NYR are good or not, dropping some inside scoops on PP1 and more
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 563 - Tolvanen, Line Combos & Season Predictions with Ben Norris
This week the guys discuss the Tolvanen signing and what that means for the lines combos heading into the season.
Then actor Ben Norris joins the Breakaway to discuss season predictions
Finally the guys return and answer 5 star questions.
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Shark Week EP 2: Blood in the Water with Shayna Goldman
This week the sharks talk hop in the cage and discuss all things Sharks for this upcoming season. How the draft went, Celebrini contract and more.
Then Shayna Goldman joins the current as they take a bit out of the roster, how many players you'd take ahead of Celebrini and is the defense even remotely viable?
Finally the sharks return to talk about top shark movies
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 562 - Best Teams of The Last Decade & Mark Walters, Dolan with Katie Baker
This week the guys discuss the best teams of the last decade in the core 4 sports and mention Scott Morrow
Then Katie Baker joins the Breakaway to discuss her article on Mark Walters owning seemingly every sports team and what happens now and how many sports owners are falling and if this changes the perception of James Dolan
Then the guys return with 5 star questions
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 561 - Life & Expectations with Jonny Lazarus
This week Ryan has some personal news, the guys work through some things, explore the splitting of NYK and NYR and the new ETF funds for NHL teams
Then Jonny Lazarus joins the breakaway to discuss expectations for the upcoming season, lo mein and 60 other things
Finally a few 5 star questions.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 560 - Horsing Around & Underrated NHL Players
Greg reveals a new theory and the guys discuss the concept of being underrated in 2026.
Also some 5 star questions as always.
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Blueshirts Breakaway Episode 559 - Ranking Every NHL Team For Next Season
The guys rank all teams heading into next year by tiers and Ryan rates one team too low over and over.
Then the guys come back and answer some 5 star questions along with some MLB deadline chit chat
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 558: To Marchenko or Not?
This week the guys talk about some personal stories from the weekend and then ask the question of if NYR should trade for Marchenko or not.
Then of course, more 5 star questions and a bunch of placebo driver talk among other things.
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The Flying V: EP 37 - Final Destination: Bloodlines with The Athletic's Scott Wheeler
It's the season finale of The Flying V! Vince Mercogliano is back to recap the player development staff updates and team planning ahead of the season.
Plus, The Athletic's Scott Wheeler joins the show to talk about the 2026 NHL Draft class, Alberts Smits' ceiling, and Rangers draft strategy.
Plus, questions and answers.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 557 - Braden Schneider Contract, Bedard Extension, GOAT Talk & World Cup with Ishaan Tharoor
This week the guys discuss what is going on in CHI, the end of GOATs era and Schneider's extension
Then Ishaan Tharoor joins the Breakaway to discuss NYR's offseason, what's next and the ending of the world cup
Finally the guys return and answer 5 star questions while assembling a placebo driver team
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The Flying V: EP 36 - Ready or Not
The Flying V returns to the airwaves, and it's a mailbag episode!
Vince Mercogliano discusses the Rangers off-season work at large, the outlook for the left side of the defense, forward group dynamics, team strategy heading into the season, potential waiver issues, and Braden Schneider's future.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 556: Is Free Agency Dead For All Sports?
This week the guys discuss Free Agency and it's viability for rebuilding in the NHL, MLB, NFL and NBA moving forward. How this might change NYRs approach the next two years and the impact on the league as a whole
Oh and just a few tiny 5 star questions this week.
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The Flying V: EP 35 - Minions and Monsters with The Athletic's Peter Baugh and Shayna Goldman
Another episode of The Flying V returns!
Vince Mercogliano breaks down a busy July 1st window for the Rangers, takes a look into development camp insights, and starts digging into lineup projections.
Then, it's an Athletic roundtable as Pete and Shayna join the show to discuss the moves that were made, the long-term plan, and future implications of all the signings and trades.
Lastly, Twitter a
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 555: The Retooled Rangers & Offer Sheets with Shayna Goldman
This week the guys discuss how the retooling Drury did during FA is going to change NYR moving forward, say goodbye to Trocheck and look forward towards the differences in the team
Then Shayna Goldman joins the Breakaway to discuss the Ducks offer sheet situation, how NYR retooled and what differences it makes and who is the make or break player heading into 26-27
Finally the guys return and ans
The Flying V: EP 34 - Disclosure Day
The Flying V is back! Vince Mercogliano breaks down a very busy UFA Day for the New York Rangers, trades and all.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 554: Pavel Dorofeyev, Smits & Free Agency with Emily Kaplan and Drew Way
This week the guys discuss the Pavel Dorofeyev trade, taking Smits 5th overall and some potential UFA moves to come.
Then Emily Kaplan of ESPN joins the Breakaway to discuss all the rumors around the NHL, Trocheck, draft reactions and more.
Also Drew Way joins the Breakaway to talk about how Pavel Dorofeyev was his breakout player in his draft year and what to make of Smits.
Finally the guys re
The Flying V EP 33: Eastern Promises with Chris Johnston
NHL and NYR offseason, draft preview, recent trade reviews and CJ joins the show!
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 553 - Brady Tkachuk to FLA & NYR Draft Plan with Vince Z. Mercogliano
This week the guys discuss and compare the Brady to FLA trade with Panarin being shipped out. How the player movement era is here .NYR's plans for the draft and more
Then Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss NYR's free agency plans, the draft and much more.
Finally the guys return with some 5 star questions
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The Flying V: EP 32 - Blue Chips with The Athletic's Corey Pronman
The Flying V returns! Vince Mercogliano breaks down the Knicks (!!), the path forward for the Rangers, and final NHL Draft preparations.
Plus, The Athletic's draft guru Corey Pronman stops by to talk about the draft in totality, how the top five may shake out, and whether we'll see any blockbuster trades this year.
Then, answers to questions, as per usual.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 552 - Knicks Win, Canes Win, Leon Rose vs Drury & Dolan's Influence
This week the guys discuss both finals, their takeaways from each series and how the Knicks winning it all might impact NYR moving forward
Then the guys return as always and answer listener 5 star questions
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The Flying V: EP 31 - The Other Guys with Peter Baugh
Peter Baugh joins the show to discuss the NHL draft prospects, trade market, free agency targets, and insights from the combine, providing valuable analysis for hockey fans and Rangers supporters.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 551 - Larkin's impact on Trocheck, Lavi in LA, Babcock to EDM
The guys discuss Larkin asking for a trade and how that changes the Trocheck market, the coach changes and much more
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 550 - The Finals Preview with Our Friend Fitz
This week the guys discuss the finals, you know, the important one, the finals that everyone cares about, I mean, it's the finals!
Then Fitz join the Breakaway to talk about... thats right.. the finals.
FINALS-lY, the guys return and answer some 5 stars on NYR's success over the past 20 years compared to other NY franchises and more.
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The Flying V: EP 30 - Auston Powers: International Man of Mystery with The Athletic's Jonas Siegel
The Flying V is back for its regularly scheduled podcast. Vince Mercogliano talks about the ongoing draft prep for the New York Rangers and what the latest off-season scuttlebutt is.
Plus, Toronto beat reporter Jonas Siegel joins the show to discuss the state of the Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews' future, and the team's off-season strategy under new management.
Then, answers to questions, as per u
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 549 - Can NYR Copy Vegas & Mailbag Episode
This week the guys discuss how Vegas has executed the exact way NYR would like to work.
Then the guys answer 5 star questions and take questions from Twitter as well about Drury, RFAs and more.
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The Flying V: EP 29 - Project: Hail Mary with Newsday's Colin Stephenson
The Flying V returns, as scheduled! The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano opines about the state of the NHL Playoffs and what the Rangers draft strategy may be leading up to round one.
Plus, Newsday's Colin Stephenson joins the show to discuss off-season trade talks and debating the importance of the draft vs. free agency.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 548 - NYR Shifting Draft Targets and Sheng Peng on SJS's #2 Pick
This week the guys discuss how the draft process in changing value in targets week by week.
Then Sheng Peng of SJS Hockey Now joins the Breakaway to discuss who SJS could pick at #2 and if there is a Schneider trade.
Finally the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions.
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The Flying V: EP 28 - The Great Debaters with Blueshirt Banter's Chip23
The latest episode of The Flying V is here! Vince tackles NHL Draft preparations the Rangers are undergoing and what potential trades are lingering this summer.
Plus, Blueshirt Banter's Chip23 comes on to debate Vince's article analyzing Jeff Gorton and what has happened since his exit.
And, Twitter stuff.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 547 - Benoit Allaire Retires, NYR Pick 5 and Chatting Trocheck with Ryan Hana
This week the guys discuss Allaire retiring as things keep going downhill for NYR, then draft and misinformation season begins and who NYR will be targeting at 5 and why
Then Ryan Hana of Winged Wheel Podcast joins the Breakaway to discuss DET's current status, interest in Trocheck and potential deals to get done
Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions
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The Flying V: EP 27 - Mississippi Grind with FloHockey's Chris Peters
The Flying V returns! Vince breaks down the Rangers bad luck night with the lottery, how it might impact their draft strategy moving forward, and the changes to the organization's player development structure.
Plus! FloHockey's Chris Peters joins the show to help break down the 2026 NHL Draft player pool.
Then, answers to (some of) your Twitter questions.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 546 - Playing the Lottery with Connor Rogers
This week the guys discuss some NHL playoffs, the Leafs, Tanner Glass promotion and Hartford turnover
Then Connor Rogers joins the Breakaway to discuss the lottery, NHL draft vs other drafts and more.
Finally the guys return and talk Sterling along with some 5 star questions
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The Flying V: EP 26 - Death of a Salesman
The Flying V is back! It's the off-season, so Vince Mercogliano is breaking down what the Rangers to-do list is and where the team needs to improve.
Plus, a lengthy mailbag section answering all your burning questions.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 545 - Offseason Targets & Playoff Chat with Shayna Goldman
This week the guys discuss potential off season names to explore.
Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the show to discuss the current happenings in the playoffs, a certain players 0 points and how to find the next Hagel
Finally the guys return and answer a ton of 5 star questions including who would NYR want most moving forward Matthews, Brady or McKenna
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The Flying V: EP 25 - The Break-Up
The Flying V returns, and it's a season finale special!
The Athletics Vince Mercogliano reacts to break-up day at MSG, with sound from Vincent Trocheck, Mika Zibanejad, Adam Fox, JT Miller, and head coach Mike Sullivan.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 544 - Exit Interviews with Mollie Walker & Vince Z. Mercogliano
This week the guys discuss the end of the season and the summer ahead
Then Mollie Walker & Vince Z. Mercogliano join the Breakaway to discuss the exit interviews and what's been communicated from the players and NYR front office to the fans.
Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions about kid names and Quick.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 543 - Lessons Learned From This Season
This week the guys discuss what we learned from this NYR season, what to make of Sullivan and other players moving forward and is Igor still the best goalie in the league?
Then the guys return and answer is Baty just Schendier in the 5 star questions section.
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The Flying V EP 24 - This Is The End with Rick Carpiniello
Rick Carpinello joins to talk about the New York Rangers' recent performance, team dynamics, and offseason strategies. They explore the team's current state, player development, draft prospects, and potential trades, providing insights from a seasoned journalist now enjoying retirement.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 542 - Brady Tkachuk vs Alexis Lafrenière & the Youth Movement with Lydia Pirner
This week the guys discuss NYR's recent success, Brady Tkachuk vs Alexis Lafrenière and making sense of all the winning.
Then NYR beat Lydia Pirner joins the Breakaway to discuss her time in the locker room this season, the roller coaster of vibes and how the youth movement has effected their play
Then the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions as always.
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The Flying V: EP 23 - The Big Sick with The Athletic's Peter Baugh
The Flying V returns! Vince Mercogliano recaps the week that was for the Rangers, with an emphasis on player development, fan reaction to the recent wins, and how it's all impacting the team's draft position.
Plus, The Athletic's Peter Baugh hops on to talk about season dynamics, lineup debates, and who might become a Ranger this summer.
Then, Q's with a helping of A's
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 541 - Good Vibes From the Kids, Bad Vibes for the Tank
This week, Ryan is angry that NYR are winning meaningless games but it is nice to see some fun, but Ryan would like you to know, he's quite upset they are winning games. Greg tries his best to make positives of the situations.
Then the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions.
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The Flying V: EP 22 - Back to the Future with The Athletic's Scott Wheeler
The Flying V returns! Vince breaks down the Rangers organizational prospect rankings, young talent emerging on the roster, and Mika's 1,000th career game.
Then, prospect guru Scott Wheeler joins the show to discuss the Rangers prospect depth, the future for Gabe Perreault + Liam Greentree, and a quick outlook on the upcoming draft.
Plus, A's to your Q's.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 540 - Mika's 1000, the Tank & Mike Sullivan Deep Dive with Jesse Marshall
This week, the guys record before NYR take 9 total shots vs OTT. Discuss Mika's 1000 games milestone, the best NYR forwards of the last 11 years and more.
Then Jesse Marshall join the Breakaway to discuss Mike Sullivan and helps make sense of this year
Finally the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions.
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The Flying V: EP 21 - Everybody Wants Some with ESPN's Emily Kaplan
The Flying V returns! The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano talks JT Miller's return to the lineup, young players rising to the occasion, and what all this means for the future.
Plus, ESPN's immaculate (cousin) Emily Kaplan makes her return to recap the trade deadline, the plans the Rangers are working on for the summer, and the dreaded rebuild v. retool debate.
Then, answer to some of your questions
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 539 - Panarin's Return, The Lafrenissance & Gabe's Development
This week the guys discuss Panarin's quotes returning to MSG for the first time, Laf's wild week and a half and why Gabes development is a key cornerstone of this team moving forward.
And a bunch of 5 star questions about how to get good players for free
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 538 - Post Deadline, Trocheck Stays and What Now with Vince Mercogliano
This week the guys discuss what did and mostly didn't happen at the trade deadline.
Then Vince Mercogliano of the Athletic and The Flying V join the Breakaway to discuss who was in and who was out on Trocheck, how the summer plays out and how Drury is looking at his possible moves.
Finally the guys return and answer a ton of 5 star questions.
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The Flying V: EP 20 - 500 Days of Trocheck
NYR decide to keep Trocheck, what does this mean for the team, his value moving forward and what could happen this summer.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 537 - Trade Deadline Preview with Colin Stephenson
This week the guys discuss Trocheck's trade destinations, the vibe around this trade deadline, Fox's comments and more.
Then Colin Stephenson of Newsday join the Breakaway to discuss this trade deadline and how many players can go along with the feeling around the locker room after the Olympic return
Finally the guys return and answer a TON of 5 star questions.
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The Flying V: EP 19 - New Jack City with The Athletic's Michael Russo
A post-Olympics episode of The Flying V is here! Vince Mercogliano is back discussing the Olympic hangover, what gold for Team USA means moving forward, and an update on the health front as the Rangers get set to return.
Plus, fresh from Italy, The Athletic's Michael Russo joins the show to discuss what its like to cover the games, how team building played a role in Milan, and the never-ending Vi
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 536 - USA Win Gold
The guys discuss hockey belonging to the USA, how they have to watch NYR after this and a bunch of 5 star questions.
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The Flying V: EP 18 - The Green(tree) Mile with The Athletic's Corey Pronman
Vince Mercogliano returns for his weekly dive into all things New York Rangers. This week, he looks at the Olympic performances of the handful of Rangers in Italy, how training and rehab is going back in the states for those who didn't travel, and the future outlook for the team once the break is over.
Plus, The Athletic's Corey Pronman joins the show to talk Liam Greentree, the Rangers prospect
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 535 - Lessons from This Season and USA's Path to Gold
This week the guys discuss the lessons they've learned from the season, what questions they still have and.... how has Drury's relationship management potentially pushed out even more players.
Then the guys return and answer a ton of 5 star questions, you know the drill.
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The Flying V: EP 17 - The Italian Job with Bill Bowler of the Windsor Spitfires
The Flying V with Vince Mercogliano returns! This week, Vince discusses the trade deadline outlook for the Rangers, how prospect development plays a role in all their decisions, putting a bow on the Artemi Panarin trade, and forecasting who might be next to leave.
Plus, Windsor Spitfires GM Bill Bowler joins the show to discuss Liam Greentree, the newest Ranger prospect.
Then, answers to your qu
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 534 - The Panarin Trade Saga with Vince Mercogliano & Zach Dooley
This week the guys recap the Panarin trade, Trocheck foreshadowing and more
Then Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic and Flying V (great pod) joins the Breakaway to discuss the Panarin trade saga, what happened, what didn't, what's true, what's not, what now? And... a lot more.
Then Kings Insider Zach Dooley drops by quick to talk about the Panarin trade from the Kings Perspective
Finally the
The Flying V: EP 16 - Cast Away
Minutes before the Olympic roster freeze goes into effect, the Rangers trade winger Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings. The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano breaks down how the trade materialized, the impact it'll have on the rest of the season, and what's next for the Rangers.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 533 - Panarin Possibilities and NYR are Good at Losing
The guys regroup and talk about a weekend game nobody should have watched, discuss why Matt Rempe is still playing and try to find the landing spot for Artemi Panarin
Then the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions about the trade deadline and more.
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The Flying V: EP 15 - Trading Places with The Athletic's Chris Johnston
The Flying V is back, and there's much to discuss!
Vince Mercogliano breaks down the Carson Soucy trade, Artemi Panarin's future trade, and everyone on the horizon for the Rangers before the Olympic break.
Plus, The Athletic's hockey insider Chris Johnston joins the show to break down the big decisions Chris Drury has to make ahead of the March trade deadline.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 532 - Soucy Traded, Robertson in OT & Going Deep on Hartford with Hope
This week the guys discuss the Soucy trade, Robertson winning in OT, Panarin's trade timing and much more
Then Hope joins the Breakaway to help make sense of what is going on at Hartford and why thats important to the NYR retool
Finally for the last 50 mins of the show the guys return and answer a ton of 5 star questions about frankly everything
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The Flying V: EP 14 - A House of Dynamite with The Athletic's Peter Baugh
The Flying V with host Vince Mercogliano returns! This week, Vince breaks down The Letter 2.0, who's accountable for the mess this season has become, and taking a deeper look into the potential trade assets ahead of the deadline.
Plus, The Athletic's Peter Baugh joins from the West Coast, where he discusses Artemi Panarin's future in New York, potential trade partners for the Rangers, and the Ret
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 531 - The Letter 2.0 with Shayna Goldman
This week the guys discuss Drury's letter 2.0 and how that changes the future of NYR, who will be traded, life without Panarin and more.
Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss everything above and ruins Greg's week by the end of the interview.
Finally the guys return and answer approximately 63 5 star questions because apparently there is a lot to talk about!
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The Flying V: EP 13 - The Fault In Our Stars with The Athletic's Arpon Basu
Latest episode of the Flying V is up! This week, Vince Mercogliano dives deep into the tailspin that has eaten the Rangers season alive and investigates the emotional toll the losing is having on the room.
Plus, The Athletic's Arpon Basu joins the show to talk about life north of the border with the Montreal Canadiens, including their unique rebuild, the importance of player development, and the
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 530 - Who Should Stay and Who Should Go?
The guys discuss the pathetic performance in BOS on Saturday as NYR lose 10-2. Then they play a game of Who Should Stay and Who Should Go, for the entire NYR roster. After that they return to talk postgame SEA and read some of the quotes from the team before answering a bunch of 5 star questions.
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The Flying V: EP 12 - Ex Machina
A turbulent week in Rangers-land, The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano returns to discuss significant injuries to Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox, the ongoing performance issues with the squad, and why the Rangers deadline plans may be changing.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 529 - Igor's Injury, Fox Team USA Snub & Winter Classic
This week the guys discuss... everything in the title in that order along with a surprise James Dolan interview
No guest this week but still a bunch of 5 star questions.
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The Flying V: EP 11 - Winter's Bone with The Athletic's Peter Baugh
A holiday season edition of The Flying V!
Vince is back to deliver a mid-season report card, what January will mean for the Rangers in the long and short-term, and how injuries have impacted the team.
Plus, The Athletic's Peter Baugh re-joins the show to discuss Adam Fox's Olympic snub, mid-season awards, and whether the Rangers need to sell at the trade deadline.
Then, answers to your listener
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 528 - Making Sense of This Team with Katie Baker
The guys open the show by discussing the end of the CAR game, Igor's outstanding performance and how the offense continues to let the team down.
Then Katie Baker of the Ringer joins the Breakaway to discuss how the connection to this team has weakened, the state of NY sports and how to spark joy again
Finally the guys return and discuss a potential Panarin replacement along with answer a bunch
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 527 - Miller's Injury, Missing Laf and the Bizarre Season Continues with Mollie Walker
This week the guys discuss another sick week (get it) from NYR. How can they play with pride, Laf just isn't showing up and they can't score, oh they also only win in OT, fun stuff
Then Mollie Walker of the NY Post joins the Breakaway to discuss how weird this season has been, what this team might do without Panarin and how the retool might be around the corner
Finally the guys return and answer
The Flying V: EP 10 - The Ugly Truth with The Athletic's Shayna Goldman
Vince Mercogliano is back following another busy week of Rangers hockey. He talks Mika Zibanejad's surprise benching, the return of two former Rangers, and the team's continuing issues finishing their shots.
He's joined this week by The Athletic's Shayna Goldman to break down coach Mike Sullivan's system and its impact on the Rangers gameplay.
Plus, answers to your burning questions.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 526 - Kreider and Trouba Return to MSG While Mika Rides The Bench with Rick Carpiniello
This week the guys discuss the loss to the Ducks, how the power play can't get it done, Kreider and Troubas videos, MSG's decision to not show them, Mika missing a meeting getting benched and a lot more
Then friend of the show Rick Carpiniello join the Breakaway to discuss Mika getting benched, Kreider coming back and his thoughts on this NYR team
Finally the guys return and get into Quinn Hughe
The Flying V: EP 9 - Rollercoaster Tycoons with WFAN's Chris Lopresti
On this week's rendition of The Flying V, Vince Mercogliano discusses the Rangers continuing to ride the seasonal rollercoaster, the impact of Adam Fox's injury, and Mike Sullivan's matchup strategies.
Plus, WFAN's Chris Lopresti stops by to talk about the state of the season, leadership dynamics in the locker room, and the looming trade deadline.
Then, answers to your questions.
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 525 - NYR's Bittersweet Week with our friend Fitz
This week the guys discuss of course the refs and how fantastic this week was for NYR and how it still feels so... you get it.
Then friend of the pod Fitz joins the pod to discuss the state of the East, who would you swap rosters with right now and a wide range of topics
Then the guys come back and answer 5 star questions on if Adam Fox is bad, playoff odds and Connor Sheary
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The Flying V: EP 8 - Clear and Present Danger with The Athletic's Chris Johnston
The Flying V is back! Fresh off the Thanksgiving break, Vince Mercogliano breaks down the ongoing rollercoaster season for the Rangers, Adam Fox's injury impact, what it means for a disjointed power play unit, and how the lineup can adjust to his absence.
Then, The Athletic's Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the decisions looming at the deadline, takeaways from the season as a whole so fa
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 524 - Life Without Adam Fox
This week the guys discuss how NYR will handle life without Adam Fox, what that means for PP1 and how it's says a lot about Laf that he can't make it on.
Then the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions on Parsnips, team future and some other stuff
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