Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan host this weekly New York Rangers podcast that discusses news and results about the team, and often jump off course for nonsense.
BSB OT 46 - Games 7 1994 Stanley Cup Finals vs VAN
After two weeks of other BSB OTs the guys return to discuss the final game of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals! Wacky observations about the crowd, Adam Graves showing up, MSG exploding and who scored the game-winning goal? Along with so so so much more.
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EP 248 - With Lafrenière, The Possibilities Are...
This week the guys return to talk about how surreal it is still to have won the lottery, what winning the lottery changes for the future & most importantly... who can NYR target or ... offer sheet? Then the guys answer a ton of 5-star questions, keep em' coming.
Finally, Matthew Esteves of Raw Charge joins the Breakaway to discuss the TB Lightning in the bubble & of course, field trade offers for Anthony Cirelli & Mikhail Sergachev
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BSB OT 45 - #1 Overall Lafrenière Lottery Pick ...
For this week of BSB OT the guys open up the ol' mailbag and talk about the plethora of questions facing the New York Rangers after winning the Lafrenière Lottery. What happens with Kreider now? Does anyone get traded? What line will Lafrenière play on & much much more
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EP 247 - The Alexis Lafrenière Era Begins
THE NEW YORK RANGERS HAVE WON THE PHASE TWO LOTTERY AND NOW WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DRAFT ALEXIS LAFRENIERE (WHICH RYAN STILL CAN'T PRONUNCE OR SPELL WITHOUT SEARCHING IT BUT HE WILL GET IT SOON HE PROMISES) THE GUYS BREAKDOWN WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE FUTURE OF NYR, LINE COMBINATIONS AND GO THROUGH ALL THE CRAZY SCENARIOS THIS ALLOWS, GET EXCITED.
EDITORS NOTE: YES I TYPED THIS DESCRIPTION IN ALL CAPS AND YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHY
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BSB OT 44 - Rangers Played Themselves Out. Now ...
This week on OT the guys discuss the deflating loss to the Canes and being out of the play-in series, where they'd like the number #1 pick to land if it's not NYR and some future decisions that are coming into the fold over the next few weeks.
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EP 246 - Play in Round vs CAR, Kakko's Developm...
This week the guys discuss the New York Rangers returning to hockey, the exhibition game vs NYI and the two games vs CAR, the good and the bad (mostly bad), and literally go player by player discussing the impact on the first two games.
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BSB OT 43 - Games 5 & 6 1994 Stanley Cup Finals...
This week the guys discuss games 5 and 6 of the 1994 SCF, how they are more competitive than the box scores show, Adam Graves is invisible and a truly insane 3rd period in game 5.
Game 7 and the final BSB OT 1994 Rewatch series will continue after we don't have more real NYR hockey to talk about.
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EP 245 - Into the Bubble with Rick Carpiniello
This week the guys discuss a weekend of having sports back, the old time feeling of games about to be played and of course a ton of 5 star questions including if DeAngelo could get an offer sheet this offseason.
Then our good dear best friend Rick Carpiniello joins the Breakaway to discuss observations from return to play camp, who stood out, who made an impact & if there will be any changes in the lineup. How long is Igor's leash? Will Hank play? What about his future with NYR? So many questions answered and much much more!
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BSB OT 42 - Games 3 & 4 1994 Stanley Cup Finals...
This week the guys break down the bloodbath that was games 3 and 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals vs VAN. One of the dirtiest hockey games ever played, a famous penalty shot, Messier playing dirty and the almighty Brian Leetch.
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EP 244 - Overreaction to Practice, NHL's Injury...
This week the guys discuss their thoughts on camp, how Kakko's stood out so far and why, Buch's injury and their thoughts on the new injury disclosure policy, Lemieux's suspension & of course 5 star questions.
Then Former Champion Jockey Richard Migliore of Fox Sports & NYRA joins the Breakaway to give insights into being a champion jockey for 30 years, the mental toughness and motivation an athlete needs, his experience growing up a diehard Ranger fan and his thoughts on the team moving forward. Editors note: This was a tremendous interview - Ryan
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BSB OT 41 - Games 1 & 2 1994 Stanley Cup Finals...
The guys break down games 1 & 2 of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals of NYR vs VAN. Mike Keenan is a VERY questionable coach, who are the real heroes of these playoffs so far & where is Adam Graves?
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EP 243 - The First Day of Summer Camp
This week, Ryan and Greg discuss the Rangers return to action, as they share different, yet similar feelings on the topic. The guys analyze the New York Rangers chances of making a splash this off season in the trade market for Johnny Gaudreau or Brock Boeser. Plus, Ryan and Greg answer five star questions, like when will The Rangers and Knicks be in the finals at the same time again.
Blueshirts Breakaway wraps up with a visit from resident devils expert Jeff Balinski who discusses the hiring of Lindy Ruff and his feelings on Ruff as head coach for the New Jersey Devils.
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BSB OT EP 40 - Game 7 of 1994 ECF vs Devils Rew...
We've made it.
Game 7 double OT vs Devils 1994 rewatch experience. The most Ranger moment ever, electric MSG and of course, Matteau
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BSB Emergency Podcast - Goodbye Lindy Ruff
The guys hold an emergency podcast to say goodbye to Lindy Ruff as he becomes the head coach of the Devils
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EP 242 - The Return to Play with Vince Mercogliano
This week the guys (no reason to lie about this) use the first 32 minutes of this podcast as a journal about life during the pandemic, how work and the podcast have changed and honestly an overall vent session while sprinkling in Artemiy & some 5 star questions.
(32:20) The good news is after 32 minutes of that Vince Mercogliano of USAToday/Lohud joins the Breakaway to discuss the return to play for the Rangers, tough upcoming decisions and how coverage will actually work during Phase 3 & 4.
Thank you all for listening and supporting us while hockey has been gone, it really means the world to us
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BSB OT EP 38 - Games 5 & 6 (Messier Guarantee) ...
This week the guys review a BRUTAL game 5 and then do a dive into the infamous Messier Guarantee game all leading up to next week's game 7.
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EP 241 - Possible 1st Overall Pick & Prospects ...
This week the guys discuss the return to play plan seemingly getting more and more shaky, Artemiy's fight against escrow and the Devil's interest in Lindy Ruff along with some 5 star questions.
Then Prospect Guru Drew Way joins the Breakaway to discuss the first overall pick and some of his favorite prospects to take if the Rangers somehow manage to not pick 1st overall. Also why it's important for Nils to stay in Sweden for another season.
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BSB OT EP 38 - Games 3 & 4 of 1994 ECF vs NJD R...
This week the guys rewatch games 3 and 4 of the 1994 ECF vs the Devils. Game 3 is yet another double overtime! Ryan and Greg praise Gary Thorne and other strange observations about the 90s
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EP 240 - The End of Lias in NY and Travis Yost ...
This week the guys discuss the reports on Lias not coming back to NY, JD's press conference and his answer to who is his starting goaltender. Also some 5 star questions with some nightmare pronunciations
Then TSN's / Reoccurring Guest Travis Yost joins the Breakaway to discuss the return to play plan, the hurdles involved and who he has winning it all if hockey does happen.
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BSB OT EP 37 - Games 1 & 2 of 1994 ECF vs NJD R...
In the first episode of an 8 part series the guys break down their thoughts from rewatching the first two games of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals vs the New Jersey Devils. What stood out, what they expected vs what they got and the absolute nightmare that was game 1 for the Rangers.
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EP 239 - NHL's Return Plan is Somehow Better Th...
This week the guys discuss how it's improbable that the NHL's return plan is going so much smoother than the MLB's plan to return to play. Will the Rangers thrive when they will be the only NY sports team in action? Greg also let us know that numbers don't lie.
Then Las Vegas Beat Writer Jesse Granger of The Athletic joins the breakaway to discuss the Vegas Bubble, covering Nick Holden and the next possible city for return to play plans.
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BSB OT 36 - Shayna Goldman
This week on OT Shayna Goldman joins the show to discuss old bad takes, Artemiy's hart case, Fox Calder, the return to playoff television experience and stuffed animals in the stands.
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EP 238 - The Artemiy for Hart Movement
This week the guys transition back to nonsense while they discuss Greg's big horse racing blunder, Goonies, Artemiy for Hart and Fox's Calder consideration
Then good friend Kyle Maggio of The Knicks Wall joins the show to discuss MSG's silence over the past week, the Knicks and the NBA's return
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BSB OT EP 35 - NYR Statement and Lias Possible ...
On this OT Greg and Ryan discuss the Rangers staying silent on social media and the possible return of Lias Andersson for the playoffs along with finishing off 5 star questions from the past episode
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EP 237 - Ryan Clark of The Athletic
On this episode Ryan and Greg discuss the happenings of this weekends events
If you want to skip directly to Rangers talk and 5 star questions go to (25:05)
Then Ryan Clark of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss his interview with Evander Kane, how this may be a turning point for the NHL & if the AVs are contenders if the playoffs happen
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