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Rangers Recon

Ice House Media
New York Rangers
NHL

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

Stape and Chels break down Dylan Larkin reportedly wanting out of Detroit and how that impacts the Rangers. What does that do to Vincent Trocheck's trade value? Plus, do Anders Lee and Alex Tuch makes sense for NYR?

Somewhere in the episode is a sur... more

On this episode of Rangers Recon, Stape and Chels are joined by long time Rangers reporter and now retired writer Rick Carpiniello to walk down memory lane with some great stories, including his relationships with John Tortorella and Mike Richter. Pl... more

On this episode of Rangers Recon, Stape and Chels go through some "What Ifs" during the Chris Drury era of the franchise. What if Pavel Buchnevich wasn't traded? What if the Rangers went all in during the 2024 Stanley Cup run? That and so much more! more

On this episode of Rangers Recon, Stape and Chels talk about Benoit Allaire's retirement and what further staff restructuring means for the organization. Plus, of the playoff teams, which players could the Rangers realistically target in a barren fre... more

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Recent Guests

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
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Episode: What Does NHL Player Development Actually Mean?

Hosts

Andrew Chelney
Host of Rangers Recon; co-host of episodes; associated with Ice House Media / Rangers Recon
Arthur Staple
Co-host; NHL beat reporter and host of Rangers Recon; provides veteran broadcaster perspective

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 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 Statesa month ago

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Guests and topics consistently feel relevant to Rangers fans and the broader hockey conversation.
The hosts balance data with locker-room storytelling and behind-the-scenes context.
Smart, insightful breakdowns that feel grounded in real hockey knowledge.
Candid, respectful discussion that shines a light on development and front-office decisions.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#135
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#34
Japan/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#44
Denmark/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

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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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This show provides informed, inside-baseball coverage of the New York Rangers, balancing tactical rosters, development paths, and front-office decisions with behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Across episodes, hosts dissect trade targets, cap implications, and organizational culture, often weighing long-term timelines against short-term gains. Frequent topics include player development, break-up day assessments, and the evolving roles of broadcasters and analysts in shaping fan understanding. The format blends scouting intuition, candid locker-room observations, and data-informed analysis, making it a go-to for serious Rangers followers who want both context and concrete implications for roster moves and organizational strategy.

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