Why was Neil Smith not invited to the New York Rangers 90th anniversary celebration on opening night? Blueshirt Radio host Jim Cerny asks the architect of the team's 1994 Stanley Cup championship exactly that, and so much more, when Neil Smith guests on this week's podcast. In addition, long-time Blueshirts beat reporter Rick Carpiniello joins the show to look ahead at the second half of the Rangers' season; and both Smith and Carpiniello share their thoughts on the recent passing of both police officer Steven McDonald and former Rangers coach Ron Smith.

Former New York Rangers goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck guests on this week's Blueshirt Radio podcast. The Beezer discusses winning the Vezina Trophy in 1985-86, sharing the net with Mike Richter in the early '90's, and how the game of hockey has evolved over the years. Hosts Jim Cerny and Scott Charles also break down why the team's collective mental toughness makes the current Rangers such a force in the NHL this season, and preview Saturday's big contest against the streaking Columbus Blue Jackets.

In the final Blueshirts Radio podcast in calendar year 2016 hosts Jim Cerny and Scott Charles ask New York Rangers fans what their New Year's Resolution would be if they were the team's general manager Jeff Gorton. Dan Rosen from nhl.com drops by to help Jim and Scott break down the tough Metropolitan Division and discuss where the club could improve before the trading deadline.

There's plenty to debate on the latest Blueshirt Radio podcast as hosts Jim Cerny and Scott Charles weigh in on the New York Rangers' lack of response to Henrik Lundqvist being run over by Dallas forward Cody Eakin last week, as well as the team's ugly 7-2 loss in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Special guest Rick Carpiniello brings his 30+ years worth of experience as a Rangers' beat reporter to the proceedings; and the three share their all-time Blueshirts' starting six and all-time Good Guy team.

Former New York Rangers goalie Marty Biron joins hosts Jim Cerny and Scott Charles to discuss the Blueshirts' current state of goaltending on the latest Blueshirt Radio presented by the Blueshirt Bulletin. Jim and Scott also debate Alain Vigneault's handling of both Henrik Lundqvist and Antti Raanta, the team's strong defensive play of late, the play of rookies Marek Hrivik and Nicklas Jensen, as well as Josh Jooris being claimed off waivers by the Arizona Coyotes.

ESPN's Linda Cohn joins host Jim Cerny and Scott Charles on this week's edition of Blueshirt Radio. The play of Henrik Lundqvist is analyzed as well as the effect injuries to Mika Zibanejad, Rick Nash, Pavel Buchnevich, among others, have had on the team. The fans chime in by sharing their biggest concerns about the Rangers, as well.

Blueshirt Radio co-hosts Jim Cerny and Scott Charles discuss the recent up and down play of the New York Rangers, as well as the strong individual play of Rick Nash this season. With input from the fans, Jim and Scott also each select their team MVP and Biggest Surprise from the season's first quarter. Don Lagreca from ESPN-98.7 FM guests and shares some memorably funny stories about working with Dave Maloney in the Rangers' radio broadcast booth.

On this pre-Thanksgiving edition of Blueshirt Radio, co-hosts Jim Cerny and Scott Charles are joined by New York Rangers broadcaster Sam Rosen, who discusses his career and recent induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. In addition Jim and Scott break down the Rangers' "signature win of the season" Monday night in Pittsburgh, how Mika Zibanejad's injury will affect the team, and what newcomer Matt Puempel can bring to the organization., while also answering questions from Blueshirt fans.

The new go-to podcast for all New York Rangers fans, Blueshirt Radio, featuring Blueshirt Bulletin reporters Jim Cerny (@JimCerny) and Scott Charles (@ScottmCharles), debuts with special guest Steve Zipay (@SteveZipay) of Newsday. The show includes the Rink Rap mailbag and conversation about the Rangers' fast start, debate on the lineup, and a tribute to recently-inducted Hockey Hall of Famers Sam Rosen and Eric Lindros.