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.
EP 220 - The Kreider Desire Grows & St Louis Bl...
This week the guys discuss Chris Kreider's value, if theres a chance at extending him and how one rival executive really helped out the Rangers. The guys also dive into the 3 goalie situation and how Math and the Metro have become the real downfall to this Ranger season
Then Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to speak of the possibility of Kreider going to St Louis and what the team would be willing to trade for his services. Jeremy explains the mindset of a team coming off a cup win and if they are pushing all in again.
Finally the guys come back and answer 5 star questions on Kravstov, Kakko and trade value
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EP 219 - Lias' Future with NYR, All-Star Weeken...
This week the guys open up the show and discuss the passing Kobe Bryant and it's effects on every member of the sports world. Then they discuss Lias' transfer to the KHL and if it's ever possible for him to return to the Rangers. Followed by 5 star questions regarding Tony D, All-Star and a new Panarin nickname
Then Avalanche beat writer Ryan Clark of The Athletic joins the breakaway to discuss the possibility of being a trade partner with the Rangers, how the Avs are viewed in Colorado and if the Avs are planning on going for it this year
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73 min
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BSB OT - James Mirtle on a Possible NYR & Leafs...
Every week Blueshirts Breakaway posts a BSB OT on The Athletic app but this week decided to make it available for all. The reasoning being James Mirtle joins the Breakaway to discuss the possibility of the Leafs trading for Georgiev and what they would have to give up to obtain him.
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EP 218 - Can The New York Rangers Make the Play...
This week the guys discuss the possibility of the Rangers making the playoffs, what it would take to keep Chris Kreider and what you'd have to give up to keep him and answer some 5 star questions which lead to an in-depth conversation on Tony DeAngelo
Then EJ Johnston of the new 3 on 3 hockey league 3ICE joins the Breakaway to discuss his reasoning for starting the league, the amazing format for game days and shares a fun story about John Davidson.
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EP 217 - Tony's 2nd Star Week, Lias' Future & T...
Tony D, Lias and 3 Headed Goalie situation for NYR
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EP 216 - Igor Has Arrived, Quinn's Late Game De...
The Prince gets his call, what do the Rangers do with 3 goalies?
71 min
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EP 215 - Tony Being Tony, Strome's Future with ...
This week Ryan and Greg discuss Tony's effect on twitter, the ice and the NYR community along with Stromes future as a Ranger
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EP 214 - The Lias Andersson Thesis Episode & Ho...
Greg and Ryan go deep on the entire Lias Andersson situation
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EP 213 - Did the Devils Sink the Trade Market f...
This week the guys discuss if the NJ Devils ruined the trade market for NYR, Rob Luker stops by to talk analytics and some spicy 5 star questions
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EP 212 - Kravtsov's Possible Return, Georgiev's...
This week the guys talk Kravstovs possible return Georgievs dominance and what to make of the NYR analytics along with The Knicks Wall
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EP 211 - The New York Rangers are Consistently ...
Another up and down week for the Rangers, a blowout of the Devils and an unprepared team loses in the first 5 minutes vs Vegas
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BSB OT - New York Rangers All Decade Team
Greg and Ryan discuss the all decade team for NYR
32 min
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EP 210 - Zucc's Return, Tony's Analytics & Form...
Ryan and Greg discuss the transformation of the Rangers over the past week
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EP 209 - Lias to the AHL, Possible Georgiev Tra...
Lias to the AHL, Greg attempts to work his magic again & Vince Mercogliano drops by to give us some scoops
84 min
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EP 208 - What to do with Lias Andersson & WWE S...
This week Greg has the final word on Lias, WWE Superstar Eric Young joins the pod to talk hockey and a plethora of 5 star questions.
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EP 207 - Chytil Returns, Kakko Breaks Out & Ott...
This week the guys discuss quality wins vs TB and NSH before getting manhandled by Ottawa, all the good and all the bad
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EP 206 - Is Quinn Getting the Bin? Chytil SZN &...
This week the guys talk about David Quinn's quotes, Kravstov to the KHL, Chytil SZN & Thomas Williams of Stray from the Path joins the show.
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EP 205 - What to Make of David Quinn's Decision...
This week the guys break down a tough 0-3 week and evaluate how Quinn has done so far, then Mitch Brown joins the breakaway to give some prospect analysis and hope for the future
71 min
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EP 204 - Kakko Lights the Lamp & Small Sample S...
This week the guys analyze the ONE Rangers game that happened since they last casted, discuss the good & the bad along with bring on Sean Tierney of Charting Hockey to educate them
76 min
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EP 203 - New Beginnings, Namestnikov Trade & Ri...
The good & the bad of the first two games, Vlad Namestnikov gets traded during the show & Rick Carpiniello joins the Breakaway to help make sense of some early season decisions.
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EP 202 - Roster Cuts & Shayna Goldman of The At...
This week the guys discuss the roster cuts, sending Kravstov and Chytil to the AHL, Strome conspiracies and Howden being favored.
Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss final roster decisions, the plan for Hank this year and what to expect of the D-pairings
Finally the guys come back and talk about some of the changes happening to the podcast in the coming weeks before their announcement
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EP 201 - NYR Beat Writer Vince Mercogliano on P...
(0:42) This week the guys talk preseason reactions, the revamped power play, will Kravstov make the team? & 5 star questions along with questions from twitter.
(31:01)Then Vince Mercogliano NYR beat writer for USAToday joins the Breakaway to talk about his interactions with Hank, Kaapo & who he feels will make the roster and some predictions for what NYR might do with Smith
(58:42)Finally Sean Hartnett of WFAN joins the breakaway to speak about this time covering Dan Girardi and his legacy as a player.
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EP 200! - Reupload with (Hopefully) Better Audi...
Some people reached out and told us the audio had some issues with volume being too low and too high in other places. I attempted to do my best to remedy this issue and hopefully this will provide a better listening experience.
Feel free to reach out to me with any feedback - @OhRyanMead on twitter.
Thanks again guys, LGR/Praise Be
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EP 200! - Live Show with Blueshirt Banter
This week the guys celebrate their 200th show with Blueshirts Banter live from NYC. A lot of bridges are burned and everyone is in high spirits.
Then at (1:10:10) Greg has Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic on to discuss his NYR season preview
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EP 199 - Kaapo "I Don't Pass to Mortals" Kakko ...
Ryan is working his ass off in Vegas and is recording from his Westgate hotel room. The guys discuss Kaapo's HUGE debut, Fox, Traverse City and what to take away from it.
Other topics discussed: Unsigned Rangers, RFA's, NHL Marketing, Do you tip your mailman, NYR #1 prospect ratings, Ryan's dad, John Franco, The Mets, best coaches in NY & TickPick along with some other nonsense.