Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts

Jonathan Quick channels his prime with a 40-save clinic against Detroit—only for the Rangers to blow it, sparking his epic bench brawl. We unpack the Blueshirts' 1-7-1 Garden nightmare, preview a brutal road trip, eye December's home-heavy slate, break down Perreault's minors return, and rave about Scott Morrow's debut.

In segment one, we talk about how it was a crime Rangers didn't get Jonathan Quick a win Sunday night, he was unreal, turned back the clock with a 40-save outing—also, touched on the reasons for him charging of the bench after final buzzer and starting "brawl" with Red Wings.

Jim closes out the show, addressing the horror that is the Rangers at home at Madison Square Garden, and why the first few weeks in December may be pivotal because the Blueshirts play many more home games. We close by breaking down the decision to send Gabe Perreault back to the minors, and how defenseman Scott Morrow looked Sunday in his Rangers debut.

The hockey world lost Hall of Fame writer Larry Brooks on Thursday, and Jim Cerny is joined by former New York Rangers GM Neil Smith, remembering the influential writer. Smith talks about his relationship with Brooks and how hockey writers fit into the hockey culture. Smith also offers commentary on the current New York Rangers and what the team may be missing for the 2025-26 season. A tribute to one of the great writers in NHL history from two insiders who knew him well.

In this episode of the Rink Rap Podcast from Forever Blueshirts, host Jim Cerny dives into the New York Rangers' frustrating 0-5-1 start at Madison Square Garden, breaking down their dominant yet scoreless performance against the Hurricanes and what might be holding them back. We also look ahead to the upcoming schedule, including a pivotal matchup with the Islanders, and discuss potential lineup tweaks like Connor Mackey's debut.

Later, Islanders beat writer Stefan Rosner joins to chat about Matthew Schaefer's seamless transition to the NHL at just 18—his poise, perspective, and early impact—plus thoughts on reigniting the Rangers-Islanders rivalry. Is this the game that snaps the Blueshirts out of their home funk?

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & MLB/NFL Offseason Vibes
2:56 - Rangers vs. Hurricanes Breakdown
14:50 - Lineup Updates & Vincent Trocheck Feature
23:00 - Schedule Preview: Red Wings, Lightning & More
26:38 - Stefan Rosner Interview: Schaefer's Rise
36:20 - Reviving the Battle of Hudson Rivalry
45:15 - Rangers' Home Woes & Game Predictions
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We're back with a new show, and the Rangers STILL haven't won a game on home ice. We talk about that and the recent loss to the Hurricanes.

Stefen Rosner joins Jim to discuss the New York Islanders, the Rangers rivalry and much more!

Jim closes out the show looking ahead to this weekend's action on the ice.

In this episode, we break down the New York Rangers' gritty 2-0 shutout victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, spotlighting their return to a rock-solid defensive structure that sparked a cascade of positives—from stifled turnovers to opportunistic scoring. We also dive deep into J.T. Miller's poised homecoming to Vancouver, his first since the January 31st trade, reflecting on his remarkable maturation from a fiery young Ranger (drawing from Jim's firsthand impressions of his early days) to the steady leader he is today. Hear how Miller dictated the game's tempo and what sets this Rangers squad apart from last season's version.

Jim recaps the win vs. Vancouver, including their improved defensive structure.