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Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers

Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan
New York Rangers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Mika Zibanejad
Igor Shesterkin
NHL
Boston Bruins
Vincent Trocheck
Sidney Crosby
Shayna Goldman
Artemi Panarin
New Jersey Devils
Peter Laviolette
Evgeny Malkin
Playoffs
Power Play
Igor Shusterkin
New York Islanders
Kaapo Kakko
Jonathan Quick
Metropolitan Division

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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Latest Episodes

The Flying V returns! The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano talks JT Miller's return to the lineup, young players rising to the occasion, and what all this means for the future.

Plus, ESPN's immaculate (cousin) Emily Kaplan makes her return to recap the ... more

This week the guys discuss Panarin's quotes returning to MSG for the first time, Laf's wild week and a half and why Gabes development is a key cornerstone of this team moving forward.

And a bunch of 5 star questions about how to get good players for... more

This week the guys discuss what did and mostly didn't happen at the trade deadline.

Then Vince Mercogliano of the Athletic and The Flying V join the Breakaway to discuss who was in and who was out on Trocheck, how the summer plays out and how Drury ... more

NYR decide to keep Trocheck, what does this mean for the team, his value moving forward and what could happen this summer.

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Recent Guests

Vincent Mercogliano
Sports journalist for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Blueshirts Breakaway EP 538 - Post Deadline, Trocheck Stays and What Now with Vince Mercogliano
Colin Stephenson
Sports journalist at Newsday
Newsday
Episode: Blueshirts Breakaway EP 537 - Trade Deadline Preview with Colin Stephenson
Michael Russo
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The Athletic
Episode: The Flying V: EP 19 - New Jack City with The Athletic's Michael Russo
Corey Pronman
Hockey prospect writer at The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: The Flying V: EP 18 - The Green(tree) Mile with The Athletic's Corey Pronman
Bill Bowler
General Manager of the Windsor Spitfires
Windsor Spitfires
Episode: The Flying V: EP 17 - The Italian Job with Bill Bowler of the Windsor Spitfires
Arpon Basu
Covers the Montreal Canadiens for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: The Flying V: EP 13 - The Fault In Our Stars with The Athletic's Arpon Basu
Chris Lopresti
Sports radio host at WFAN, passionate about hockey and the New York Rangers
WFAN
Episode: The Flying V: EP 9 - Rollercoaster Tycoons with WFAN's Chris Lopresti
Ryan Strohm
Former Rangers player, now with the Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
Episode: The Flying V: EP 9 - Rollercoaster Tycoons with WFAN's Chris Lopresti
Chris Kreider
Former Rangers player, currently with the Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
Episode: The Flying V: EP 9 - Rollercoaster Tycoons with WFAN's Chris Lopresti

Hosts

Ryan Mead
Host of Blueshirts Breakaway
Greg Kaplan
Co-host of Blueshirts Breakaway

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • The Flying V

    Big fan of the show. First time long time yada yada. Can we lower the volume of the intro music of Vince’s show. It’s so loud and scares me. Thank you, you 3 guys are great. XOXO LETS GO METS

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pudgemuffer
    United Statesa month ago
  • 5 Star Q

    If the Rangers are able to move Trocheck at the deadline, do you guys think they’d consider retaining salary to juice the return? I know that means dead cap for the 3 years after this season, but with where the team’s at, would you do it if it’s the difference between a “good” return and an extra premium piece (1st-rounder / A-level prospect)? Makes sense to do it in my head but I’ll hang up and listen. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RustyinBrazil
    United States2 months ago
  • Adam Fox Team USA

    Should we be concerned (based on the fact Sullivan, Quinn and Drury are all big parts of team USA) if Adam Fox does not make that team that he is not staying much longer in New York?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rangerfan9914
    United States3 months ago
  • Upstate NY, lol

    New Listener here: enjoying the first few episodes I’ve checked out, but as a new listener I’m not surewhat the previous argument was, but as someone born and raised in Brooklyn, moved to Long Island at 25 and now 25+ years later now live out of NY State; the Bronx/Westchester county line IS WITHOUT QUESTION the distinction between “Upstate” and “New York”. If you speak to anyone from “upstate” they actually do use the expression “downstate” (who knew) to refer to NYC and Long Island. This is a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NYR Fan NY to SC
    United States5 months ago
  • Mission Impossible: Try and get through two minutes of this podcast without the Mets being mentioned

    This podcast has become insufferable with Greg leading the charge, no more than two minutes of each podcast with mentioning the Mets and revolving every single thing out of his mouth around the Mets. I just turned it off as soon as anything comes out of his mouth regarding the Mets, which now lasts only about two minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NBCSNsux
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate sharp Rangers analysis and insider perspectives, with many praising balanced takes and candid discussion.
A portion of reviews note strong Mets-related tangents; some find humor and energy engaging, while others wish for more hockey focus.
Feedback highlights high-quality guest insights and a dynamic host banter style, though some critiques mention volume levels and occasional repetition.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#25
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#58
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#173
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#38
Australia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#46
Italy/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#138
Germany/Sports/Hockey

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Blueshirts Breakaway EP 537 - Trade Deadline Preview with Colin Stephenson
Q: What are you watching during Spring Training?
The most pressing thing I look for is who is healthy.
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 537 - Trade Deadline Preview with Colin Stephenson
Q: What would you each say you are full throat committed to?
The New York Mets.
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 526 - Kreider and Trouba Return to MSG While Mika Rides The Bench with Rick Carpiniello
Q: What do you attribute the Rangers' scoring struggles to?
Rick noted it is a combination of key players missing opportunities and overall team chemistry issues.
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 526 - Kreider and Trouba Return to MSG While Mika Rides The Bench with Rick Carpiniello
Q: What are your thoughts on Mika's benching?
Rick expressed shock at Mika missing a meeting and stated that it was unlike him.
The Flying V: EP 7 - The Hurt Locker with The Athletic's Peter Baugh
Q: What are the Rangers' potential needs as they look towards the trade deadline?
They will likely need to acquire a middle-six winger who can score and possibly a puck-moving defenseman, given their current personnel and offensive struggles.

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This show centers on deep hockey analysis around the New York Rangers, with frequent trade-deadline discussions, roster moves, and shifts in team strategy. Episodes often feature insider perspectives from reporters and analysts, along with lively, sometimes heated, debates about player performance, management decisions, and the team's direction. International play and prospect development also come up, providing broader context for how individual players and moves fit into the organization's long-term plans. A standout trait is the mix of sharp, data-informed takes with relatable fandom banter, which keeps conversations engaging even when the topics are complex or contentious.

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