Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about th...

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.

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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 153 - Sitting DeAngelo ...
This week the guys break down the excellent play of Pionk and Hank before talking about how most of the Rangers are snake bitten. Then the guys address the elephant in the room and discuss in depth Tony DeAngelo's place on this team. After, Bryan Wojtanik of The Garden Faithful joins the guys for a slightly more serious conversation about Hank's future as a Ranger and a not so serious part of the conversation about how they can't stop cursing Finally Greg and Ryan return and Greg talks about the Mets GM search and Ryan mistakes one of the candidates for the A's manager in embarrassing fashion
85 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 152 - Sitting Buch and ...
This week the guys discuss Quinn's decision to bench Buch, talk about the lack of offense players showing up and why exactly did we trade for McQuaid again? Then Mike and Shayna join the guys to talk about their website Behind the Benches and how they delved deep into the world of coaching. Of course while they are here, we chit chat some Rangers After Ryan quickly talks about Europe. Editors note: sorry for the call in episode two weeks in a row. Should be back to normal next week!
75 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 151 - 3 down, 79 more t...
This week on Blueshirts Breakaway, the boys recap how the Rangers looked in the first 3 games, who has stood out, who has looked bad and how David Quinn has performed in his first test in the NHL. No guest this week, as Ryan is recording from Switzerland and Greg is recording from his death bed.
51 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 150 - Season Preview wi...
Regular Season Hockey is back! This week the guys discuss their feelings on Lias being sent down to the AHL, Howden making the team and go through the opening lines going into the season Then good dear friend of the podcast Rick Carpiniello of the Athletic joins the guys to discuss what he's seen through camp and preseason and the vibe around the team Finally the guys come back and Greg speaks about watching Wright's last game and the guys discuss who could be a similar player for future generations
92 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 149 - Preseason Reactio...
This week the guys break down the trends & takeaways from the preseason including Buch, Smith and Vesey. Shortly after the guys do their Flyers season preview by only discussing Gritty then James Duffy of GSN joins the boys to talk about his beloved Islanders Then Isobel Cup winner Rebecca Russo joins the Breakaway to preview the Riveters season, how she keeps motivated & discuss what teams could challenge them this year
72 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 148 - Hockey is Back! Y...
This week the guys discuss the trade for Adam Mcquaid and how it may hurt player development, the Karlsson trade and the Zibanejad injury scare. After Matthew Esteves of Raw charge comes on to talk about the surprise of Yzerman stepping down of GM in Tampa Then Ryan Real of @CBJCannon comes on to give us the preview of the Blue Jackets this season along with how he is dealing with the Panarin rumors Finally Greg says his goodbyes to David Wright and pays his respects to his career
83 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 147 - Is Trouba in the ...
This week the guys open up talking about the young Rangers week & the Max Pacioretty. Then Murat Ates of the Athletic joins the guys to talk about the Blake Wheeler extension and the Jets plans with Trouba in the coming years Finally Garret Behanna of Pensburgh comes on to let us know all about the Penguins and guess what? Turns out they are good.
65 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway Bonus Ep - NFL Over/Unders
On a special midweek bonus episode Ryan and Greg invite on friend of the podcast Tim Schell to go through the over/unders for every team in the NFL right before the season kicks off
71 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 146 - Metro Preview 201...
This week the guys start their Metro division preview and start it all off with the Stanley Cup champions the Capitals. Adam Stringham of JapersRinkRadio joins the guys to talk about the cup hangover and what he expects from the Caps in 2019. After dear friend of the podcast Jeffrey Balinski stops by to talk about the upcoming Devils season and if they can recapture last years magic
68 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 145 - The Rangers Forum
Blueshirts Breakaway & Blueshirts Banter team up to do a 2 hour live show that covers all things Rangers with a fair bit on nonsense speckled throughout. Editors note: Okay so, we did this on a NYC rooftop, maybe not the best place to record a podcast but a great time nonetheless! . There was also a 5 alarm fire and some feedback mic issues at first. I did my best to edit out the Feedback and reduce the sirens/INSANE amount of horns during, The feedback totally stops about 20 mins in, the horns... well.. - Love you all - Ryan
124 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 144 - Lineup Prediction...
The guys talk about the HUGE SIGNING OF Dustin Tokarski & give their predictions on lineups headed into the season Then Joe and Mike of Blueshirts Banter join the boys to talk about Buch's lack of smiling, NWHL and speaking their feelings on the west coast
57 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 143 - Summer Insanity w...
The boys talk about the new Rangers mascot and how they can make it even better. Ryan then starts to talk himself into how the team can contend next year and talks about meeting Adam Graves before Greg explains how he doesn't understand the appeal of having your team on national games. Fitz joins the guys to talk about what will be discussed at the Rangers forum before hitting on mostly everything from Tiger woods, top NBA players of all time & NFL futures.
63 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 142 - Spooner Signing &...
Spooner? I hardly even know her! The guys take a look at the Spooner signing and break down how every prediction they made was wrong. After Ethan from GSN stops by to chat with Ryan about all things NY sports and of course #TheRangersFourm Finally Greg and Ryan return to read the longest 5 star questions ever(never again) talk 90s movies, sleeping in bouncy castles and Greg maybe does something bad who knows.
78 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 141 - RFA Decision Day ...
This week the guys break down signing Skjei to a 6 year deal along with what it means for the Rangers moving forward with Hayes on a one year deal. Then Aaron Portzline of The Athletic comes on the podcast to talk about how the Blue Jackets are handling Panarin and where he may end up Finally Ryan and Greg answer some 5 star questions along with talk about the ruckus they caused because of last weeks guest
88 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 140 - Dog Days of Summe...
This week the guys discuss the Vesey extension and what it means for Ruff to be behind the bench this season Then New Jersey Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid joins the boys to talk about his transition to a starting role during the Devils playoff run last year & his players on the Devils to keep an eye on After Shayna Goldman contributor to the Athletic joins to boys to chat lady liberty jerseys, David Quinn's impact on certain players and the off season as a whole Finally Greg comes back and talks about the Mets, which goes exactly as you would expect it.
88 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 139 - The Rangers Get T...
This week the guys discussed the monumental signing of Cody McLeod and the shock-waves it sent through the NHL community. Shortly after the guys talk Rob O'Gara, Boo Nieves and John Gilmour Then Gabby from the For Pucks Sake podcast comes on to go around the NHL and talk about how their podcast got started Finally the guys come back and do a mini episode of "Who the F is Blueshirts Breakaway" Where Ryan talks about being robbed twice in one month and Greg breaks down his mom getting late night calls from strangers
70 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 138 - Rangers Off-seaso...
On this weeks episode Ryan and Greg talk about being blue-balled by the Karlsson trade and if Buch is a build around piece moving forward. Then Rangers beat writer for The Athletic Rick Carpiniello joins the guys to talk all things Rangers off-season and future plans
64 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 137 - Former Rangers Ge...
This week the guys talk about Tavares leaving the Isles, Vladdy's extension, what to do with Hayes, if DeAngelo is guaranteed a spot on the defense, former Rangers getting paid, interest in Duclair/De Haan, Rick Nash's retirement, Karlsson & Dolan possibly selling the team. Then the guys invite on Arvind from Pension Plan Puppets to talk about snagging John Tavares and if the Rangers can possibly benefit from it. Shortly after, James Duffy from PTIsles comes on to talk about the pain and sadness of being an Islanders fan. Finally the guys come back to talk about the plans for #TheRangersFourm & their twitter drama of the day (no one cares)
90 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 136 - The Draft Recap w...
This week the guys bring on their dear friend and prospect expert Drew Way to discuss the moves the Rangers made at the draft and their feelings about them, they also discuss Kovy and the RFA's and why trades may be still to come
60 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 135 - Waiting for the P...
The guys break down the Zadina falling to number 9 rumors along with Zucc remaining a Ranger and the Hayes trade rumors. Then Josh and Luke from @EvolvingWild come on to talk Brady Skjei, Analytics and WAR in hockey Then the guys come back, touch on 5 star questions and talk a little bit about the world cup
92 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway Bonus - World Cup Preview
Ryan and Greg a joined by their friend Broomey to talk about the groups in the world cup
33 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 134 - The Mailbag Episo...
This week the guys talk about meeting Athletic writer Rick Carpiniello, discuss Drew Way's article on signing certain RFAs before answering a TON of mailbag questions. Then Ryan mispronounces everything Editors Note: Reposted Episode because Intro was played twice and no theme song, my bad - Ryan
89 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 133 - Lightning Trade R...
This week Ryan and Greg deep dive on what it would take to trade Buch, What they expect out of the draft, If Kovy is still coming. Then Matthew Esteves from Raw Charge comes on to discuss the Lighting trade now that their season has ended The guys come back, Ryan mispronounces more names, answer some 5 star questions and who the F is BSB
76 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 132 - A Memorial Episode
This week the guys discuss what Ranger news there is (there is very little!) then Ryan attempts to pronounce a few NHL names, Greg tells us about Montreal and Ryan gives a Find Ryans Family update
40 min
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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 131 - Taking Quinn for ...
This week the guys break down what the courting of David Quinn means for the future of the Rangers, Then Greg brings on Jake Reiser of Stanleycupofchowdah to talk about what Quinn brings as a coach, finally the guys come back, answer some 5 star questions and Ryan tells a story about attempting to contact a family member and Greg calls him a creep
68 min