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It finally happened: Jacob Trouba has been traded to the Anaheim Ducks. For those of you counting at home that's the third Rangers captain in a row to be dealt by the team. Co-host Eric Kohn goes solo to break down the trade, the possibilities now open to the Rangers, and why no one will be named captain any time soon. Give it a listen!

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With Joe choosing to spend time with a rodent, Eric and Mike discuss the no good very bad week the New York Rangers have had. Does anyone on this team care? Are trades coming now after the non-response to Chris Drury throwing down the gaultnet? Will Laviolette survive? Plus, the best bar to hit up before a Rangers game at MSG. Give it a listen!

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This week, the boys talk about ... well, exactly what you think they would talk about. After two bad losses to end the west coast trip, Chris Drury threw down the gauntlet in announcing he was open for business and Kreider, Trouba, and probably more. The Rangers responded with an embarrassing loss to the Blues. Things have really escalated fast with this Rangers team. Give it a listen!

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This week, Joe and Eric are recording the podcast in person, coming to you live from a too-small hotel room in Manhattan. They're relieved that Filip Chytil is rejoining the team in Calgary, but still nervous for his future. They Rangers are road warriors, winning games in Seattle and Vancouver to start this west coast road trip, where the games are on very, very late. Plus, your questions about trades, Ovechkin, and the proper place to prepare Thanksgiving stuffing. Give it a listen!

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This week, Joe and Eric ponder why the inferior line combinations and defensive pairs remain (as they record the show during the Winnipeg Jets game). Have Mika Zibanejad's struggles masked Vincent Trocheck's struggles? It sure seems there are a lot of people who think Chris Drury is a terrible GM. Is that hate overdone, or does it have some merit? And finally, what would be so wrong with letting Igor walk and remaking the team entirely?

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This week, Joe and Eric dig in to the newly blended Rangers forward lines and defensive pairings. Is there a plan for this season on defense other than "hope Lindgren and Trouba play better?" Should we fear an offer sheet for Miller? Should we fear one for Cuylle more? And, which current and former Rangers would make the best presidential candidates?

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This week, Joe and Eric (only slightly distracted by Game 4 of the World Series) discuss Alexis Lafrenière signing a crazy good 7x$7.45 extension with the Rangers. Do the Rangers have a plan for Matt Rempe? If they did, how would we know? Do they have a plan for Victor Mancini and Zac Jones? Joe unloads on Mika Zibanejad's comments to Larry Brooks at the New York Post about his playing time. Is the third line really the second line, and the "first line" really the third line? And the boys answer more questions from Blueshirt Banter subscribers.

Mika Zibanejad not thrilled with reduced Rangers minutes as Peter Laviolette tries to fulfill preseason pledge | New York Post

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This week, Joe, Mike, and Eric kick back and enjoy the Rangers scorching, franchise-record start to the season. Will the goal scoring ever stop? Is the Cuylle-Chytil-Kakko line the best third line since 2014? Does Ryan Lindgren's return mean Victor Mancini is ticketed for Hartford? Why do some people *still* lose their mind about Jacob Trouba's bodychecks? And in audience questions this seek, how could the Rangers fit new deals for Igor, Miller, and Lafreniere under the cap? And how could Joe even *think* about trading Chris Kreider.

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This week, Joe, Mike, and Eric enjoy the Rangers 3-0-1 start to the regular season, including a 5-2 win over the Red Wings that's happening as the boys record the show (with interjections of Eric's sadness as the Yankees get walked off by Cleveland). They also discuss what's going on with the 4th line and why Matt Rempe can't get playing time, the rumored $8Mx8 deal offered to Alexis Lafreniere, and what Laf and Igor getting $20M would mean for the Rangers cap situation. Also, Zac Jones is good, actually. Give it a listen!

This week, Joe, Mike, and Eric discuss the New York Rangers first game of the season, a dominating 6-0 win in Pittsburgh against the Penguins. Then, they turn their attention to Igor Shesterkin's contract negotiations. Should Rangers fans panic about Igor seeking to be the highest paid goaltending ever?