On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers’ 3-1 win on opening night at MSG. (4:40) NY Post Hockey Hall of Fame writer Larry Brooks stops by to react to the win, the Vitali Kravtsov injury and the difficult cap situation making it tough for the Rangers to go for Patrick Kane. Brooksie also discusses the future of Libor Hajek, the Rangers depth, the one player he did not get along with well and what to do in Minnesota. (23:05) Rangers great, MSG Network and ESPN Radio NY Rangers analyst Dave Maloney then joins the pod for a record-breaking 8th time. Maloney discusses how good the Rangers look Tuesday, Jacob Trouba and what goes into being a strong captain, having high expectations and why K’Andre Miller stands out for the Blueshirts.

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