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Up In The Blue Seats is a New York Rangers hockey podcast as only the New York Post sports section can create. The hosts are former Rangers and 15-year NHL center Brian Boyle and NY Post Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker. Brian and Mollie break down the latest news about the Rangers and take you inside the locker room with Hockey Hall of Fame NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks. They are joined by current and former players and special guests. “Up in the Blue Seats” is available every Thursday morning.

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Rangers Need to Support Shesterkin's Brilliance
Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show reacting to Monday’s big win over the Panthers. They discuss Jack Eichel being traded to Las Vegas, Igor Shesterkin’s stomach bug, the testy exchange between Mollie and Coach Gallant, what’s missin...
38 min
127
Adam Fox’s Well-Deserved Contract Extension fea...
Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Adam Fox’s contract extension. They also discuss Ron’s contracts with the Rangers, Mollie’s adventures on the road in Canada and Seattle and her mom meeting Mark Messier last week. NY...
36 min
128
Mark Messier Talks Rangers, Captaincy, Broadcas...
Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Ron’s time playing with and against Mark Messier. The Rangers legend then joins the show. Messier talks about his new book, his foundation, women’s hockey, not getting the Rangers hea...
44 min
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Shesterkin Carrying The Rangers feat. Steve Val...
Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Mollie being in the electric environment in Montreal for their home opener last Saturday. They discuss the two straight wins in Canada, Alexis Lafrenière’s big goal, Igor Shesterkin’s...
45 min
130
Honoring The Late Rod Gilbert feat. Ron Greschner
Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Mollie making her first road trip and what it’s like hanging out with Larry Brooks. They then discuss the decision to not start Igor Shesterkin on opening night, the first two losses ...
47 min
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2021-2022 Rangers Season Preview feat. Barclay ...
Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the return of the show talking about the excitement in the air for hockey being back. They discuss Ron playing, the new vibe around the Rangers, Alexis LaFreniere’s confidence, Gerard Gallant, Mollie travel...
51 min
132
What are Rangers’ Free Agency Plans? feat. Larr...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show diving into all the latest Rangers offseason news and notes. They discuss new head coach Gerard Gallant, getting Barclay Goodrow, trading Brett Howden and Pavel Buchnevich, a potential trade for Jack Eichel, w...
46 min
133
Rangers Potential Coaching Replacements feat. B...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers firing David Quinn. They get into why he was fired, potential coaching replacements, John Tortorella and Mark Messier as options, the Rangers grade for the season and potential player...
48 min
134
The Stunning Gorton, Davidson Firings feat. Nic...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the stunning decision of the Rangers firing GM Jeff Gorton and team president John Davidson. They also discuss the Tom Wilson saga from Monday’s game, the future of David Quinn and Mark Messier’s co...
38 min
135
Crucial Rangers-Islanders Games feat. Stan Fisc...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers playing great hockey. They talk about Zac Jones’ play so far, the key games against the Islanders and whether they can make the playoffs. Hockey legend Stan Fischler then joins the show....
39 min
136
Are the Rangers' Playoff Hopes Finished? feat. ...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show open talking about the Rangers blowout loss to the Islanders and what their playoff chances look like now. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks discusses the slim playoff hopes, Islanders chances of winnin...
34 min
137
Rangers Quiet Trade Deadline feat. Gillian Kemm...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers not being active at the trade deadline. They also discuss Zac Jones and UMass winning the title, Jones now coming to the Rangers, whether they can make the playoffs and Ron’s tips for...
39 min
138
Rangers Offensive Firepower feat. Paul Stewart
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers eight-goal game on Tuesday. They get into the upcoming schedule, the standings and David Quinn’s coaching. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk Rangers vaccinations,...
44 min
139
Adam Fox-Brian Leetch Comparisons feat. Sam Rosen
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Brendan Lemieux trade and what it means for the Rangers. They also talk about the Blueshirts improved play and the playoff standings. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk...
42 min
140
Vitali Kravtsov's Rangers Role feat. Pete Stemk...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing Vitali Kravtsov practicing with the Rangers and what he will end up bringing to the team. They also debate whether the Rangers could make the playoffs. They then answer voicemails from the fans in “...
46 min
141
Mika Zibanejad’s Breakthrough feat. Bryan Trott...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers’ 9-0 win Wednesday. They discuss the COVID situation, missing the usual coaching staff and Mika Zibanejad’s big night. Producer Jake Brown then welcomes in surprise guest, Islanders l...
43 min
142
RIP Mark Pavelich feat. Tom Laidlaw, Rob McClan...
Ron Duguay and producer Jake Brown open up singing Happy Birthday to Mollie Walker. Duguay opens up talking about the tragic passing of former Ranger and Olympian Mark Pavelich. Duguay and Walker then discuss the return of Artemi Panarin and what it me...
41 min
143
Should Rangers Trade for Jack Eichel? feat. Ken...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers win Tuesday, Pavel Buchnevich’s strong play, Alexis Lafreniere’s rookie season, Mika Zibanejad’s big game, Colin Blackwell being a diamond in the rough and what condiments the crew puts ...
39 min
144
Episode 45: The Artemi Panarin Saga feat. Dan C...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about Henrik Lundqvist returning to the ice and the tough loss to the Flyers before diving into the Artemi Panarin saga. Mollie discusses her story on the situation, Panarin denying the allegations and...
47 min
145
Episode 44: Is Coach Quinn on the Hot Seat? fea...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show getting into the deflating Rangers loss to the Devils and how David Quinn and players reacted after the game. They talk about the team's struggles, having no identity, Chris Kreider not playing w...
38 min
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Episode 43: The Mika Zibanejad Mystery feat. Ch...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers' loss to the Bruins, hanging around with one of the best teams and why fans should be optimistic. They also get into Mika Zibanejad's struggles, Chris Kreider'...
45 min
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Episode 42: Goodbye Tony DeAngelo feat. Dave Ma...
Mollie Walker opens the show diving into the Tony DeAngelo saga and the end of his time with the Rangers. She gets into what transpired and whether a team may trade for him. Mollie and Jake Brown then discuss Alexis Lafreniere's big game-winning g...
40 min
148
Episode 41: Rangers' Goaltending Concerns? feat...
Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers' four-game losing streak. They get into the goaltending struggles, Filip Chytil's injury, Artemi Panarin's slow start, why Brian Boyle would be a good fit, K'Andre Mi...
38 min
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Episode 40: The Rangers-Islanders Rivalry feat....
Mollie Walker and Ron Duguay open the show talking about the Rangers' loss to the Devils Tuesday night. They discuss what went wrong against the Devils, splitting the first two games of the season against the Islanders, the schedule ahead and...ca...
41 min
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Episode 39: Rangers Season Preview, Predictions
Ron Duguay is back for Season 2 of the podcast with new co-host Mollie Walker. They open the show discussing Mollie's mom Wendy and her love for Ron, the Rangers-Islanders games to open the season, COVID guidelines and how the schedules and travel...
36 min