New Ice City: A Podcast About The New York Rangers

Episode 99 of the "New Ice City" podcast offers extensive reaction and analysis of the trade that sent Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola to the New York Rangers. Host Vincent Mercogliano dives into how team president Chris Drury pulled off the deal with the St. Louis Blues, why he opted for Tarasenko over top RW options Patrick Kane and Timo Meier and what comes next for the Blueshirts.

Episode 98 of the "New Ice City" podcast discusses the state of the New York Rangers at the all-star break and their controversial decision to change their Pride Night plans. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano answers a host of questions from fans about NHL trade deadline targets, new contracts for the Blueshirts' key free agents, growth from the Kid Line, favorite sandwiches and much more.

Episode 97 of the "New Ice City" podcast gauges where the New York Rangers stand heading into Thursday's measuring stick game vs. the NHL-best Bruins. Boston Globe reporter Matt Porter helps preview the matchup, plus host Vincent Mercogliano analyzes the Blueshirts' recent offensive struggles and answers fans questions about Timo Meier and other trade deadline possibilities.

Episode 96 of the "New Ice City" podcast analyzes Chris Kreider's upper-body injury and the opportunity it creates for Alexis Lafrenière. Plus, prospects expert Chris Peters joins the show to discuss New York Rangers' draftees at the World Juniors, including Brennan Othmann, Jaroslav Chmelar and more, and host Vincent Mercogliano answers questions about Adam Fox, Kaapo Kakko, K'Andre Miller and Gerard Gallant.

Episode 95 of the "New Ice City" podcast features New York Rangers forward Jonny Brodzinski discussing what keeps him chasing his dream after years of bouncing back and forth between the NHL and AHL. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano breaks down Jimmy Vesey's contract extension, Alexis Lafrenière's healthy scratch, Kaapo Kakko's brimming confidence and more.

Episode 94 of the "New Ice City" podcast analyzes how the New York Rangers turned their season around as they head toward the NHL's Christmas break. ESPN insider Emily Kaplan joins the show to discuss Gerard Gallant's seat cooling down and size up the trade market, plus host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans questions on top AHL prospects, Sammy Blais and "the perfect lineup."

Episode 93 of the "New Ice City" podcast takes a trip inside the New York Rangers locker room with center Vincent Trocheck. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano discusses how the Blueshirts' four-game winning streak has changed the narrative and vibes around the team and answers questions from fans about analytics, salary cap and more!

Episode 92 of the "New Ice City" podcast assesses the fragile state of the New York Rangers, who have largely struggled through the first two months of the 2022-23 season. What's gone wrong? How can they fix it? What's been holding their young players back in their development? And what are we hearing about the status of head coach Gerard Gallant? Host Vincent Mercogliano delves into it all. 

Episode 91 of the "New Ice City" podcast is fully devoted to answering fans questions about the slumping New York Rangers. Host Vincent Mercogliano dives into the mailbag to assess the problems, the potential fixes, who to blame, who needs to be more accountable, the issues developing young talent and the constant lineup changes. Included are discussions about Gerard Gallant, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko and much more.

Episode 90 of the "New Ice City" podcast features New York Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey discussing his hockey roots, off-ice interests and giving fans a taste of what it's like in the locker room. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano discusses the Blueshirts' unpredictable results through the first 17 games of the season and answers fans' questions on Ryan Reaves, the playoff picture and trade proposals.