On a season preview episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown opens the show announcing what former Rangers player will be taking his spot as the new co-host beginning next week. Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts discuss how big of an addition he will be to the podcast and then look ahead to the Rangers 2023-2024 season, breaking down what difference new coach Peter Laviolette brings to the team, the impact of the new Rangers players on the roster and which player has stood out the most so far. (16:28) The Post’s Larry Brooks then joins the pod to react to Will Cuylle making the team, express concerns with Alexis Lafreniere and Jonathan Quick, tell a great story on memories covering the new host of the pod and the crew gives their predictions on where the Rangers will finish this season. Harts and Mollie wrap up the pod reacting to the alternate captains and Artemi Panarin’s drastic haircut.

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