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50: The end of the Girardi Era, a Derek Stepan ...
On the heels of Jeff Gorton making the most important move of the offseason (buying out Dan Girardi) there is now a fresh perspective on what we're going to be seeing from the Rangers this summer. With the buyout there's an open protection slot on...
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49: NHL Expansion, the Raanta situation, NHL En...
The New York Rangers have yet to make any buyout motives clear as they head toward the expansion draft. Joe, Mike, and Beth will try to sort that out, along with future motives for the Rangers, and what exactly the plan should be when it comes to the...
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48: Expansion, UFAs, the Derek Stepan (non) pro...
Joe and Mike will discuss the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft, who the Rangers are going to potentially lose, and what he team can do about it. They'll also go over RFAs/UFAs that need to be signed to get Expansion Draft compliant, whether or not Derek...
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47: The Season In Review
Joe, Mike, and Beth discuss the end of the season, where the Rangers should go from here, and what can be expected this offseason. They'll also touch on expansion, who the Rangers should want to get rid of, whether or not they can bribe Vegas, what...
55 min
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46: Blowing Leads, 0-2 Hole From Ottawa, What T...
On a special Monday edition of Bantering The Blueshirts, Joe, Mike, and Beth will discuss the Rangers current status in their Second Round playoff series against Ottawa.  They'll talk about why the Rangers are in a 2-0 hole, what they can do to turn...
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45: Rangers Vs. Senators Full Second Round Preview
Joe, Mike and Beth will go through the Second Round matchup between the New York Rangers and the Ottawa Senators.  They'll do lineup analysis, player previews, the whole Mika Zibanejad and Derick Brassard thing, the whole Brassard and Mats Zuccarello...
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44: Rangers Go Back To Montreal 2-2
Joe, Mike and Beth discuss the Rangers current standings with the Canadiens. How they've fared through the first four games of the series, whether or not the Game 4 lineup will stick, coach head games and more.  They'll give new predictions and go...
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43: Rangers Vs. Montreal Full First Round Preview
Joe, Mike and Beth get the gang back together as they go through a full playoff preview. They'll go over the lineups for Game 1, potential matchups, X-Factors, defensive advantages and the ever-important goaltender battle.  They'll also give...
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42: Say hello to Montreal, Playoff Lineup, Quic...
Joe and Adam discuss the Rangers' playoff matchup with the Montreal Canadiens, how they think New York will hold up and what adjustment they think Alain Vigneault is going to make.  They'll also discuss what the lineup will be, whether or not the...
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41: West Coast flubbing, Buchnevich sitting, NC...
Joe, Mike and Beth with discuss the Rangers current stretch of play leading up to the playoffs (where they will get the wild card). How they've played the past few weeks, who they've played and what we expect come the playoffs.  We'll also discuss...
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40: Playoff Push, The Raanta Situation and the ...
Joe, Mike and Beth take a look at the Rangers unique situation of having a series of regular season games that don't mean anything before their playoff push. How they should be utilizing this opportunity, and what they're not doing.  They'll also...
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39: 2018 Winter Classic, USWNT Strike and Russi...
Joe, Mike and Beth take to the airwaves to discuss the Rangers rumored 2018 Winter Classic big at Citi Field against the Sabres. They'll also discuss why they're going to be the away team despite playing in one of the five boroughs.  They'll also...
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38: Glass Half Full, Injuries and Playoff Call Ups
Joe, Mike and Beth discuss the Rangers two-weeks after the trade deadline. Henrik Lundqvist and Antti Raanta playing well, Tanner Glass being back (and good, 50% of the time!), the Rangers remaining callups and what they're going to be doing with...
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37: Post-Trade Deadline Podcast
Joe, Mike and Mika talk about the things the New York Rangers and Jeff Gorton did and did not do this NHL trade deadline. They'll discuss Brandon Smith, whether or not Gorton was too patient and waited too long, not making any defensive moves and...
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36: The Pre-Trade Deadline Podcast!
Hockey Stat Miner joines Beth, Joe and Mike for their pre-NHL trade deadline podcast. The group will go over current rumors, the new Kevin Shattenkirk information, who they'd like to see the Rangers target and what they think will happen.  Is it...
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35: Mr. 400, Pavel Buchnevich sits, Grabner's i...
Joe, Mike and Beth return after a snowstorm hiatus to go through Henrik Lundqvist winning his 400th game, his place in Rangers history and whether or not winning a Stanley Cup should impact his overall legacy.  They'll also talk about Alain Vigneault...
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34: Vigneault's extension and the message it sends
Joe, Beth and Mike go through Alain Vigneault's expansion, the message it sends, the strange timing and the message it sends.  They'll also talk about the lack of adjustments, the defense being bad, Lundqvist and Raanta and much more. All this and...
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33: The King and his subjects (Zuccarello, Ziba...
Joe, Mike and Beth discuss the return of Henrik Lundqvist, his role in the Rangers' current winning streak and where he projects to go from here. They'll also talk about the return (from injuries) of Mika Zibanejad and Pavel Buchnevich, whether or not...
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32: Henrik Lundqvist's Struggles, The Lack Of D...
Joe, Mike and Beth try to figure out what's wrong with the New York Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist or the defense. On top of that, they're going to look into whether or not Lundqvist's struggles are more Lundqvist is struggling because he's declining or...
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31: The Pirri Situation, Grabner, Steven McDona...
Right in the middle of the New York Rangers "bye week" comes Bantering The Blueshirts, your favorite weekly New York Rangers podcast.  Joe, Mike and Beth will mourn the loss of hero NYPD detective Steven McDonald, talk about where Brandon Pirri has...
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30: The "Real" Rangers, Stars Returning And Pot...
Joe, Beth and Mike will talked about who the "real" New York Rangers are, what the team is going to look like when Rick Nash, Pavel Buchnevich and Mika Zibanejad return, potential defensive moves that could be on the horizon, what Jeff Gorton must be...
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Bantering The Blueshirts Ep. 29: The King Retur...
Joe, Mike and Beth are at it again -- and on time this time! (Although not on the same day).  The group will talk about the return of Henrik Lundqvist, the suspension (or lack there of) of Cody Eakin for his hit on Lundqvist, the team's late-game...
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Bantering The Blueshirts Ep 28: The Goalie Situ...
Alain Vigneault's "run with the hot hand" for the past week, starting Antti Raanta four times -- relegating Henrik Lundqvist to sit on the bench while healthy four times in a row for the first time in a decade. He's done himself no favors with the way...
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Bantering The Blueshirts Ep. 27: Wake Up Call
The New York Rangers have seen some serious struggles the past few weeks, and are suddenly looking at even more injuries piled up to the main roster. As the Rangers struggle, we're starting to see their true colors this year, and Joe, Mike and Beth...
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Bantering The Blueshirts Ep. 26: Breaking The N...
Joe, Beth and Mike are back at it, talking about a plethora of Rangers things this week.  First, Dougie Hamilton rumors are swirling and he does seem to be on the block. Should the Rangers be interested and if so who are you willing to give up for...
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