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Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts

Forever Blueshirts
New York Rangers
NHL
Artemi Panarin
JT Miller
Mika Zibanejad
Vincent Trocheck
Mike Sullivan
Stanley Cup
Igor Shesterkin
Carolina Hurricanes
Chris Drury
Gabe Perreault
Florida Panthers
Adam Fox
Brennan Othman
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Pittsburgh Penguins
Madison Square Garden
Braden Schneider
NHL Trade Deadline

Forever Blueshirts Radio and the Rink Rap podcast are where New York Rangers fans are ALL IN! Host Jim Cerny provides top-flight interviews, as well as seasoned insight from his 30 years covering the Rangers and NHL. Be sure to visit us online at www.foreverblueshirts.com or follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @4EverBlueshirts

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Jim Cerny takes Rink Rap on the road to Mustang Harry’s, steps from Madison Square Garden, on Veterans Day. The Rangers are in Calgary for game three of a four-game trip, and Jim starts with the one game they lost in their last five.

He explains why... more

The Rangers beat the Blues 3-1 on Tuesday and are back in third place in the Metropolitan Division. That matters because teams in a playoff spot on U.S. Thanksgiving have made the Stanley Cup Playoffs about 75 percent of the time in the salary cap er... more

Jim Cerny sits down with Marty Biron, the former NHL goalie and broadcaster, during the Rangers’ five-day break. The Rangers are without Igor Shesterkin for the rest of the season, so the conversation covers whether Dylan Garand and Joonas Korpisalo ... more

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Rangers prospects and the Hartford Wolf Pack take center stage as AHL.com’s Patrick Williams joins Jim Cerny on Rink Rap.

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• Hartford’s new head coach Jay Leach and the early-season direction

• Which Rangers prospects are standing ou... more

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Marty Biron
Former NHL goalie and broadcaster
Episode: Marty Biron on the Rangers Goalie Situation, Hellebuyck and the Metro
Patrick Williams
Longtime AHL reporter who contributes to AHL.com, NHL.com and FloHockey
AHL.com
Episode: Patrick Williams on the Hartford Wolf Pack: Prospects, Jay Leach & Early Season
Colin Stephenson
Reporter for Newsday
Newsday
Episode: The Rangers Are Fun Again, and This Hot Start Might Be Real (with Colin Stephenson)
Russ Cohen
Sports analyst; founder of Sportsology; host of NHL Prospects Radio
Sportsology; NHL Prospects Radio
Episode: Rangers Rookie Series Breakdown w/Russ Cohen
Dan Duva
Voice of the Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights
Episode: Dan D'Uva Breaks Down What the Rangers Are Getting in Pavel Dorofeyev
Hart Levine
Founder of PuckPedia, capologist expert
PuckPedia
Episode: PuckPedia's Hart Levine on NHL Cap Explosion, Offer Sheets & Rangers’ Big RFA Decisions
Dan Kingerski
Guest from Pittsburgh Hockey Now
Pittsburgh Hockey Now
Episode: Marcus Pettersson Trade, Sullivan's Young-Player Reputation & Metro Predictions ft. Dan Kingerski
Nicky Fotiu
Former Ranger, inductee
New York Rangers Hall of Fame
Episode: Nick Fotiu, Sam Rosen & Rangers Offseason Talk at the NY State Hockey Hall of Fame
Sam Rosen
Hall of Fame broadcaster
New York Rangers
Episode: Nick Fotiu, Sam Rosen & Rangers Offseason Talk at the NY State Hockey Hall of Fame

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Jim Cerny
Journalist with 30 years covering the Rangers and NHL

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Great show!

    I am not a NY Rangers fan, but I really enjoy this show because there's such great unique knowledge in the sport of Hockey! Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Bear of Texas Podcast
    United States6 years ago
  • Pretty good

    Real hockey knowledge and no attempt at frat boy humor. Welcome change from other podcasts which sound so incredibly juvenile

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nyc commuter 500
    United States6 years ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    One of the best NYR podcasts around

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrNYRfanatic
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Podcast for any Rangers fan

    Love this podcast. Extremely informative, and clearly explains what’s going on in Rangers world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam Heise
    United States6 years ago
  • In with the new

    Loving the multiple new episodes a week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobbieMulcss
    United States6 years ago

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The analysis is seen as levelheaded, reasonable and informative.
Listeners value the interviews and appreciate coverage that appeals beyond the Rangers fan base.
Listeners praise the depth of hockey knowledge and clear explanations of Rangers news.
Some listeners enjoy the frequent new episodes, while one reviewer criticized a game-show segment and its music.

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#234
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#34
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#38
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#70
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#113
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#136
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Rangers Fall to #5 in NHL Draft Lottery as Maple Leafs Steal #1 | Rink Rap LIVE from Mustang Harry's
Q: What do you think about the fifth overall pick being traded?
Orlando would consider a trade for an established, younger impact player, but says the Rangers must weigh what additional assets would be required beyond the pick.
Rangers Fall to #5 in NHL Draft Lottery as Maple Leafs Steal #1 | Rink Rap LIVE from Mustang Harry's
Q: Any idea what position the Rangers are looking at?
Orlando says an impact forward would address the team's scoring needs, but the Rangers should remain open to a defenseman if that is the best available fit.
Marty Biron on the Rangers Goalie Situation, Hellebuyck and the Metro
Q: What do you think makes the biggest impact on the division?
Biron believes Connor Hellebuyck joining the Devils will have the greater impact, since New Jersey already defends well and needed stronger goaltending.
Marty Biron on the Rangers Goalie Situation, Hellebuyck and the Metro
Q: But can they remain a playoff contender, do you think, if Garand and Korpisalo are the pair of the rest of the way?
Biron says it will be harder without Shesterkin, but Garand should get an opportunity to develop while the team assesses Korpisalo's return and keeps potential goalie options open.
Patrick Williams on the Hartford Wolf Pack: Prospects, Jay Leach & Early Season
Q: Among the kids, who interests you the most here?
Williams highlights Callum Tung's unexpected opportunity to become Hartford's top goaltender, along with prospects Beau Dwan, Liam Greentree, Nathan Aspinall and Brody Lamb. He says the young players' response to adversity and willingness to embrace development will be important.

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What is Rink Rap about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Rangers-focused hockey coverage combines Jim Cerny's analysis with interviews from reporters, former players, broadcasters and specialists in areas such as prospects and salary-cap strategy. Cerny draws on three decades covering the Rangers and the NHL to explain roster decisions, player performance, goaltending, coaching, team prospects and the club's place in the Metropolitan Division. Episodes alternate between host-led analysis and conversations with guests who bring direct experience covering or working in hockey. The coverage is practical and measured, with attention to both immediate game results and longer-term team building. Rangers fans looking for informed discussion of the lineup, organizational pipeline and league context will ... more

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Recent guests on Rink Rap include:

1. Marty Biron
2. Patrick Williams
3. Colin Stephenson
4. Russ Cohen
5. Dan Duva
6. Hart Levine
7. Dan Kingerski
8. Nicky Fotiu

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