Live from the Blue Seats - A NY Rangers Podcast
Episodes
Kaapo Kakko Returns To The NY Rangers Lineup
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Dave, and Producer JL talk about the return of the good vibes on the Rangers two game-winning streak...
BSB Contributor Coach Conall Joins The Show
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the episode of Live From The Blue Seats for 2024, Rob and producer JL are joined by professional hockey coach and fellow BSB contributor Coach Cona...
Is This The Time To Be Concerned For The New York Rangers?
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode from Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Dave talk about the Rangers recent struggles and whether the concern level is high or low and w...
Should the New York Rangers Call Up Brennan Othmann?
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Producer JL talk about the Rangers last few matchups against Ottawa, Nashville, and SJ, along wit...
NY Rangers Strong Play Gives Them Best Record In NHL
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, ProducerJL, Dave and Nick discuss the Rangers hot streak and whether their play is sustainable or not, th...
Taking Rangers Prospects With BSB's Will Wright
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Producer JL talk about the current state of the Rangers (good vibes) and are joined by BSB's pros...
NY Rangers Lose Fox, Shesterkin & Chytil To Injury
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Dave talk about the Rangers losing Filip Chytil, Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin to injury, Will Cuy...
The New York Rangers Sweep The West Coast Road Trip
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky and Dave talk about the NY Rangers 5-0 west coast road trip sweep, Alexis Lafreniere proving t...
Is Peter Laviolette Making A Difference With Rangers?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Dave and Producer JL discuss the impact of Peter Laviolette, the Rangers roster depth and much more....
2023-24 New York Rangers Season Preview
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky and producer JL are back from their summer break and discuss the Rangers hiring of Peter Lavio...
Rangers Fire Gerard Gallant + Who Coaches Rangers Next?
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, producer JL and Nick discuss the Rangers firing of head coach Gerard Gallant, his shortcomings and w...
NY Rangers Eliminated by NJ Devils, Magical Season Cut Short
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Dave, Nick and Producer JL (who is battling the hiccups for some reason) talk about the brutal game ...
State Of The Rangers After Game 4 Of First Round
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Producer JL are joined by new contributor to the site, Nick, and the three discuss the Rangers tw...
NY Rangers Game One Win Vs Devils Recap
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Dave and JL recap and discuss the different facets of the New York Rangers playoff game on win versus the...
Rangers Fall To Leafs To End Season & Eastern Conference Preview + Picks
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky and Dave talk about the Rangers end of season loss to the Maple Leafs along with their predict...
NY Rangers Dismantle Lightning + Injury Concerns For Trouba & Kane
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, and producer JL talk about the gritty and gutsy Rangers win versus the Tampa Bay Lightning as well a...
NY Rangers Sign Filip Chytil To 4-Year Extension + Rangers Stretch Run Preview
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky and Dave talk about the recent Filip Chytil extension to keep him as a Ranger for the next fou...
Rangers Get Five Out Of Six Points On Upward Swing
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and JL talk about the recent three game stretch between Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Washington and expres...
Rob Luker Joins The Show + NY Rangers Deadline Grades
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob Luker joins Rob, Becky and JL to discuss the New York Rangers' trade deadline and their individual gr...
Patrick Kane Is A New York Ranger
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky, Dave and JL discuss the worst kept secret in hockey, with the Blackhawks trading Patrick Kane...
Tyler Motte Returns + Igor Shesterkin's Latest Struggles
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob, Becky and JL discuss the Tyler Motte reunion, Igor Shesterkin's struggles and his unfair treatment i...
Artemi Panarin Scores Four + Kravtsov Requests Trade (Again)
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, JL and Dave talk about Vladimir Tarasenko's first two games as a Ranger, his impact on the team, along wi...
Rangers Win Barn Burner Over Flames In OT + The Crew Talks No-Trade Lists
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Live From The Blue Seats, Rob and Dave discuss the barn burner on Feb 6th versus Calgary that resulted in an OT win off the stick o...
What Should The Rangers Do At The Deadline + New Producer Joins The Show
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief hiatus, Rob and Dave are back to discuss the current state of the New York Rangers and how they are dealing with head coach Gerard Galla...
Alexis Lafreniere gets his chance, and the Leschyshyn decision
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers' exhilarating win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night came at a cost, with Julien Gauthier and Chris Kreider suffering injuries. Krei...
Jimmy Vesey extended, thoughts on the Lafreniere scratch, and the murderous Metro division
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats, Dave and Rob review the Rangers' recent run of form. The Blueshirts are 10-2-1 in their last 13 ga...
Did the Rangers' winning streak save Gerard Gallant's job?
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers had their seven game winning streak snapped on Tuesday night by a combination of the Pittsburgh Penguins (specifically Tristan Jarry), the...
The vibes are back! Maybe?
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the Rangers riding high on a four game winning streak, and fresh off their come-from-behind win over the Devils on Monday night, Becky, Dave, and...
How the Rangers can right the ship w/ Rob Luker
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dave and Rob are joined by their Blue Seat Blogs colleague and friend of the pod Rob Luker! Despite the Rangers' recent struggles, Rob offe...
What's missing from the 2022-23 New York Rangers? with Russ Hartman
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Note: This week's episode was recorded on Tuesday evening. The Ryan Reaves trade happened on Wednesday afternoon, so any discussion of Reaves may be s...
Would the Rangers actually waive Ryan Reaves?
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Reaves has become one of the most popular Rangers since coming to New York via trade two summers ago. From his boundless positive energy to his n...
How concerned should you be about the Rangers?
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last time you heard from the Live from the Blue Seats crew, the Rangers were a buzzsaw. They were dominating opponents and well on their way to se...
The Rangers are a buzzsaw, and welcome back David Quinn!
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers high-flying 3-1 start is no fluke. The team has put it all together so far in the early going of this season, with Monday night's 6-4 win ...
Why Mika Zibanejad can score 50 goals, and other Opening Night (over)reactions
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it came to Opening Night, things could not have gone better for the New York Rangers. They played a nearly perfect game, dominating the Tampa Bay...
Can Kaapo Kakko or Alexis Lafreniere grab a top line role?
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becky returns for this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats as the crew gears up for the start of the 2022-23 season. When news broke on Monday ...
2022-23 New York Rangers Season Preview
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Blue Seats is back! On this week's episode, Dave and Rob preview the Rangers' season. How many standings points will the Rangers finish ...
Celebrating the 2021-22 Rangers
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers fell six wins short of their ultimate goal, but gave the city of New York and Rangers fans everywhere a season they'll never forget. On th...
Eastern Conference Final - Good Vibes for Game 5
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers went to Tampa and squandered two chances to step on the throat of the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Lightning. With the series shiftin...
Rangers vs. Lightning - Eastern Conference Final preview
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since 2015, the Rangers are back in the Eastern Conference Final. They punched their ticket to the NHL's final four with a comprehe...
Game 7 glory, and Rangers vs. Hurricanes Round 2 preview w/ @CoachConall
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's nothing better than a deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the Rangers have advanced to the second round after defeating the Pittsburgh P...
Game 1 therapy, and why the Rangers can rebound in Game 2
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The excruciating, infuriating, heart attack-inducing Stanley Cup playoffs are back in New York, and Game 1 was a crash course for these young Rangers....
Why the Rangers' round 1 opponent doesn't really matter with Conall McNelis (@CoachConall)
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BSB's resident coach Conall McNelis joins this week's show to share his unique perspective on the Rangers as they continue their march towards the pla...
The Rangers clinch, and how many goals will Chris Kreider finish with?
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becky, Rob, and Dave are back together for this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats and they're ready to celebrate the Rangers' first playoff b...
Is the Rangers' recent success sustainable? With Rob Luker
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers have been a different team since the trade deadline. In particular, the additions of forwards Frank Vatrano, Andrew Copp and Tyler Motte h...
Are the Rangers a legitimate Stanley Cup contender?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers have been on fire since the trade deadline, and outside of a stinker against the Devils have the look of a team who can make a deep playof...
NY Rangers Trade Deadline Recap LIVE on Twitter Spaces
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Blue Seats truly went live for the first time ever on Monday night, with Rob, Becky and Dave hosting a special Trade Deadline reaction s...
Rangers trade deadline targets and predictions
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's almost here. The NHL trade deadline is 5 short days away, and the Rangers are looking to solidify their lineup in advance of their first playoff ...
Could (and more importantly, should) the Rangers trade for Patrick Kane?
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the trade deadline less than two weeks away, the Rangers are being linked to every name on the market. While the focus has been on improving the ...
Pavel Buchnevich returns to MSG, and which Euphoria character is your favorite Ranger? with @JessicaLynn312
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Dave assess the Rangers' recent play, as they turned in a couple of solid performances vs. Washington and Pittsburgh before laying an egg at h...
How likely is a trade between the Rangers and Islanders? Trade deadline musings and more with Arthur Staple
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becky returns from COVID-19 protocol and rejoins Rob and Dave this week, along with special guest Arthur Staple of The Athletic. The Rangers have star...
Why the Rangers can finish first in the Metro
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Becky on COVID-19 protocol, Russ Hartman joined Rob and Dave on the show as the Rangers returned from their two week break. The gang relives Tues...
Nils Lundkvist on the move? And why you should believe in the Rangers w/ Rob Luker
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers may be in the middle of a 14-day break, but this week's podcast is overflowing with content. Becky, Rob and Dave explore some trade option...
How the Rangers dominated Florida, and one final salute to Henrik Lundqvist
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becky, Rob and Dave bring the good vibes from Tuesday night's win over the Panthers into this week's belated show. Was the win over Florida the most i...
Gearing up for Hank's big night, and dissecting Lafreniere's struggles with Tyler McGillick
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A special season has entered its most special week. On Friday night, the Rangers will raise Henrik Lundqvist's #30 to the rafters in what's sure to be...
You will have Greg McKegg and you will like it
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While the Rangers sit atop the Metropolitan Division and are all but a lock for their first playoff berth since 2017, the team's roster management has...
Why the Rangers should (or shouldn't!) go all-in at the trade deadline
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russ Hartman joins Dave and Rob on this week's show to dissect the Rangers west coast trip so far. With a solid win sandwiched by two lackluster perfo...
What is the ceiling for the 2021-22 Rangers?
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers opened 2022 on fire, rattling off three straight wins and showing that maybe they do belong in the conversation as true Stanley Cup conten...
Previewing the Florida swing, and who from the taxi squad will make an impact?
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After almost two weeks without hockey, desperate fans will finally be rewarded with some action this week as the Rangers travel to Florida to face the...
Our NYR Christmas wish lists featuring Russell Hartman
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Becky and Rob are joined by BSB colleague Russ Hartman this week to discuss what's on their Christmas wish lists, both for the Rangers, and in life. A...
What's up with Mika Zibanejad, and will there be a COVID pause?
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers came back to earth last week with a couple of difficult losses, but even more concerning is the NHL's COVID-19 situation, which has fans f...
Can the Rangers keep winning with Georgiev in net? with Justin Rutherford
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blue Seat Blogs' resident goaltending guru Justin Rutherford joins Rob and Dave this week to discuss the impact of Igor Shesterkin's injury, and if th...
Enjoying the ride and talking about playoffs (PLAYOFFS?!) with Connor Rogers
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Connor Rogers from Bleacher Report joins the show to discuss the Rangers' hot start. Though his NFL Draft expertise is what pays the bills,...
Sticking with Georgiev, and could the Rangers reunite with JT Miller?
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the Rangers playing solid hockey and camping out near the top of the Metropolitan Division, the spotlight has shifted to the struggling Alexandar...
Will Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere fulfill their potential?
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers righted the ship last weekend, with solid wins over Columbus and New Jersey. Becky, Rob and Dave recap the weekend back-to-back, and then ...
How to fix the Rangers' broken offense, featuring Rob Luker
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Rangers are broken, and we're going to fix them. Despite a 7-3-3 record, the team is struggling to generate offense and relying almost ex...
Adam Fox gets his bag
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we bask in the glory of Adam Fox's newly-signed 7-year contract extension. Becky, Rob and Dave break down the contract (spoiler a...
Can the Rangers salvage the Vitali Kravtsov situation? Featuring Arthur Staple of The Athletic
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats, Arthur Staple from The Athletic joins the show. Staple's reporting (subscription required) reveale...
Recapping a wild first week of the 2021-22 Rangers season
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers got their first win of the season in Montreal on Saturday, but the first real fireworks of the 2021-22 season were lit on Monday night. Be...
Are the 2021-22 Rangers a playoff team? NYR season preview featuring Jack Fraser (@JFreshHockey)
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, hockey analytics expert Jack Fraser (@JFreshHockey) joins the show to discuss the 2021-22 Rangers. Where does Jack's model projec...
We're back, baby! Recapping a tumultuous NYR offseason, and looking ahead to 2021-22
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob, Becky and Dave are back after a long hiatus. After offering some parenting tips (that's right, we're all parents now), the gang dives into the wi...
Rangers Win the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery!
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who would've thought that August 2020 would turn into one of the most memorable months in the history of the New York Rangers? After a disheartening s...
How The Rangers Bounce Back Against Carolina
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers opened the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers with a sloppy and uninspired performance against the favored Carolina Hurricanes, and now face a 1-...
Hockey returns! Rangers vs. Hurricanes playoff preview
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hockey is back! Becky, Dave and Rob dig into the Rangers' upcoming best-of-five series vs. the Carolina Hurricanes. They also discuss life in the bubb...
The Zuccarello interview, and should the Rangers buy out Henrik Lundqvist?
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mats Zuccarello made international headlines with a tabloid interview on Saturday, weighing in on a range of topics and heavily criticizing the Ranger...
The K'Andre incident, picking the next Rangers captain, and debating 2015
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers were in the news for all the wrong reasons last week when a racist troll invaded an online Q&A with K'Andre Miller. Unfortunately racism r...
What happens to the Rangers' 2019-20 season?
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief hiatus (can you blame us?) Rob, Becky and Dave return to chat about the Rangers...sort of. Without any actual hockey to discuss, the gro...
Zibanejad's 5 goals, Panarin for Hart, and the playoff push rollercoaster
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The two weeks following the trade deadline gave Rangers fans a rollercoaster ride of insane highs (Mika's 5-goal masterpiece) and brutal lows (that un...
Kreider re-signs, bye bye Brady, and get well Buch and Igor | NYR Trade Deadline Recap
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special NHL Trade Deadline recap episode, Becky, Rob and Dave discuss one of the most unpredictable days for the Rangers in recent memory. Fro...
Chris Kreider's Last Week as a New York Ranger?
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL has fully entered silly season, with the trade deadline less than a week away. The Rangers have some big decisions to make, particularly in re...
Social Media, Analytics and Life on the NYR Beat with Vince Mercogliano
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers came out of the All-Star break with two solid wins against lowly Detroit, but couldn't keep it rolling against Dallas. Despite a mediocre ...
Will the Rangers Make the Playoffs?
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers are about to enter the All-Star break outside of the playoff picture. Can they make a run and clinch an unlikely playoff berth? They're al...
TRAILER - Live from the Blue Seats
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Premiering on January 21st, it’s the new podcast from Blue Seat Blogs – LIVE FROM THE BLUE SEATS.Every week, Rob, Becky and Dave will discuss all ...