Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

Let the Rangers' Retool BEGIN! | Up in the Blue Seats

The Rangers’ retooling is officially underway and the first domino has fallen. Mollie Walker and Brian Boyle break down the Carson Soucy trade to the Islanders, why the rare cross-town deal mattered. But that’s just the beginning. With the Rangers clearly open for business, the conversation quickly turns to the looming Artemi Panarin trade. Why Panarin was held out, what it signals about the team’s direction, and which teams are lining up with real interest including a team that MAY SURPRISE YOU! The crew also dives into how Mike Sullivan is shifting his mentality towards developing and playing the Blue shirts young players with the Rangers’ retool in full effect. Timecodes: 00:00- Intro :39- Carson Soucy trade to Islanders 2:48- Artemi Panarin’s future 11:18- Injury Updates 11:51- Mike Sullivan handling of young players 21:14- 5-2 loss to Islanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rangers Tell The Fans Major Roster Shakeup Is Coming After Letter 2.0 | Up in the Blue Seats

The New York Rangers sent shockwaves through the fanbase after releasing a rare, direct letter to fans promising a full roster retool and massive organizational changes — but what does it actually mean? On this episode of Up in the Blue Seats, we break down the Rangers’ statement line by line and debate: Are the Rangers heading toward a soft rebuild or a full teardown? Which core players could be on the trade block? What this letter signals about the front office’s confidence (or panic) How close the Rangers really are to Stanley Cup contention Whether fans should trust the vision — or be worried Is this overdue accountability… or a warning sign that bigger moves are coming? Timecodes** 00:00 Intro 2:00 Letter 2.0 5:50 Who Stays and Who Gets Traded? 13:20 Players response to the Letter 19:10 Young Players Development 22:30 Artemi Panarin's Tenure Coming to An End 29:15 Gabe Perrault's Stepped Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lowest Point of the Rangers Season? Fans are TURNING on Management! | Up in the Blue Seats

The Rangers hit a new low and the frustration is boiling over. On the newest episode of Up in the Blue Seats, Mollie  and Brian break down the fallout from the Rangers’ humiliating 10–2 loss in Boston, the lack of response against Seattle, and what it all says about the team’s mental toughness as they sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. The crew also discusses the decision from Mike Sullivan to demote the struggling Alexis Lafrenière to the third line and how the fanbase is fed up and the “Fire Drury” chants have made their way to The Worlds Most Famous Arena. All that and more on the newest episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats’ Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 0:46- 10-2 loss to Boston 6:05- Responding with 4-2 loss to Seattle 11:16- Lafrenière demoted to third line 18:07- “Fire Chris Drury” chants at MSG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Injury bug BITES the Blueshirts at the WRONG time | Up in the Blue Seats

Up in the Blue Seats is back from the holiday break and the Rangers are facing major questions after a 5–2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. On this episode, Mollie Walker and Brian Boyle break down the Rangers’ scoring struggles at Madison Square Garden, lack of finishing, and why strong net-front play hasn’t translated into goals. The show covers the growing injury crisis, including Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin landing, plus what it means for Jonathan Quick and the Rangers’ depth moving forward.  The crew also dives into Adam Fox’s shocking omission from Team USA, and reaction to James Dolan’s vote of confidence in Chris Drury and Mike Sullivan, and what it means for the Rangers’ future. All that and more on the newest episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats’ Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 1:47- 5-2 loss to Sabres 13:39: Winter Classic takeaways 17:50: Injury bug hits hard 31:08: Olympics/ Team USA  32:47: Adam Fox Snubbed from Team USA 48:30: Reaction to James Dolan comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mika Benched, Kreider Returns & Rangers Can’t catch a break! | Up in the Blue Seats

The Rangers’ home ice woes continue, and Up In The Blue Seats is back to break it all down! Mollie Walker and Brian Boyle recap a wild stretch for the Blueshirts, including a three-goal comeback and overtime win over Montreal, another shutout loss at Madison Square Garden, and ongoing struggles on special teams. With the Rangers piling up shutouts at home, failing to score consistently, and searching for answers, the frustration is starting to boil over! The crew also dives into Mika Zibanejad’s missed team meeting and benching, the emotional returns of Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba to MSG, and what the fan response said about their legacies. Plus, thoughts on Matt Rempe’s return, and reaction to the Quinn Hughes trade to Minnesota and how involved the Rangers may or may not have been! All that and more on this week’s episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats’ Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 1:44: Loss to Canucks/ Home ice struggles 12:55 Mika Zibanejad’s benching 21:31: Kreider & Trouba’s return to MSG 25:46: Matt Rempe’s return to the lineup 27:52: Reaction to Quinn Hughes trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices