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Rangers Recon

Ice House Media
New York Rangers
Pavel Dorofeyev
NHL
NHL Draft
Dylan Larkin
Dominic Moore
Vegas Golden Knights

Longtime NHL beat reporter Arthur Staple and credentialed NHL media Andrew Chelney bring the nuanced and informed takes to make you a smarter New York Rangers fan.

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Latest Episodes

What does a successful season mean quantitatively for each NYR player? Stape and Chels go through the roster and break down what equals success for every player expected to make the start of the 2026-27 squad. Plus your mailbag questions at the end o... more

What are the ideal forward lines for the 2026-27 New York Rangers? What should the blueline look like? What about the special teams? Stape and Chels go through all of the combos and break down what would work best in a season all about winning as man... more

What happens if NYR flames out next season? What if they make the playoffs but don't win a round? What if they have a successful upcoming season but struggle in the following? Stape and Chels go through all of those scenarios and break down potential... more

Stape and Chels go through the 2027 Free Agency list and break down which names are realistically leaving their current team and which players would be a good fit for the Rangers.

One stop shop with all the links to find and follow the show and the ... more

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Recent Guests

Marty Biron
Former NHL goaltender, broadcaster, and analyst
Buffalo Sabres alumnus, Rangers media guest
Episode: Marty Biron Joins The Show!
Jonny Lazarus Laz
Hockey analyst and podcaster, well-known for covering and breaking down hockey moves
Independent analyst (guest)
Episode: Rangers Day One Free Agency Reactions with Jonny Lazarus
Chris Peters
Draft analyst for Flow Hockey and The Athletic
Flow Hockey, The Athletic
Episode: Chris Peters Joins The Show, Breaks Down 2026 NHL Draft!
Dominic Moore
Former Ranger, part of the 2014 Finals team; now a media figure
Former NHL player; media commentator
Episode: Dominic Moore Joins The Show!
Rick Carpiniello
Rangers beat writer and columnist, longtime analyst
The Athletic / Rangers press corps
Episode: Rick Carpiniello Joins The Show!
Sam Rosen
Hall of Fame broadcaster; former Ranger play-by-play voice
New York Rangers (broadcaster); Hall of Fame
Episode: Sam Rosen Joins the Show!
Tanner Glass
new head of Player Development for the New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Episode: What Does NHL Player Development Actually Mean?

Hosts

Andrew Chelney
Host of Rangers Recon; long-time Ice House Media contributor
Arthur Staple
Co-host, longtime NHL beat reporter

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Great podcast

    My favorite Rangers podcast and the best hockey podcast out there. Staple is a calm, fair, highly knowledgeable breath of fresh air who has no agenda except to shed light on hockey and the Rangers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bubbla77772
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Solid depth on goaltending and development topics; strong storytelling.
Consistent, credible sourcing and inside-the-game context.
Calm, knowledgeable host with a balanced take on Rangers and hockey.
Candid, insightful guests and sharp roster/contract analysis.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#204
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#66
Denmark/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#97
New Zealand/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#132
Japan/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#233
Sweden/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

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Dominic Moore Joins The Show!
Q: Dom, what does leadership in a NHL locker room look like?
Leadership appears as daily consistency and trust-building rather than loud speeches; the most respected leaders focus on actions, character, and authentic support for teammates, which helps a team rally during highs and lows.
Rick Carpiniello Joins The Show!
Q: Do the Rangers have a real leadership core right now?
He notes uncertainty about an alpha leader in the dressing room, mentioning players like Zibanejad and Lundqvist as benchmarks of leadership from the past, but acknowledging it's unclear if today's team has a definitive leader.

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The show consistently offers close Rangers-focused analysis, blending roster-building, development, and goaltending conversations with long-form interviews from players, coaches, and reporters. Episodes frequently drill into season outlooks, contract and cap considerations, and the psychology of players in a high‑pressure market, often featuring candid anecdotes and historical perspective from people with deep ties to New York hockey. It stands out for its veteran-host dynamic, willingness to dissect trades and development strategies, and an emphasis on nuanced, behind-the-scenes context rather than broad, generic hockey takes, making it valuable for listeners who want both tactical insights and organizational storytelling.

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Recent guests on Rangers Recon include:

1. Marty Biron
2. Jonny Lazarus Laz
3. Chris Peters
4. Dominic Moore
5. Rick Carpiniello
6. Sam Rosen
7. Tanner Glass

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