Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts

The New York Rangers are out of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Jim Cerny is FIRED UP! 😤 In this explosive episode of the Rink Rap Podcast, Jim breaks down the catastrophic collapse that left the Rangers on the outside looking in. From squandered leads to defensive breakdowns, he calls out the players, coaches, and management for a season of missed opportunities. Hear why Calvin DeHaan’s frustration echoes the fans’ anger, what’s at stake on breakup day, and which key players like Kaapo Kakko, Chris Kreider, and Artemi Panarin face uncertain futures. Plus, a look at the final game against Tampa and a plea for young stars like Brennan Othman to shine! 

🚨 Don’t miss the raw emotion and hard-hitting analysis! 

⏱️ Timestamps: 

0:00 Intro & Welcome 

1:00 Why Rangers Fans Should Be PISSED! 

3:00 Mediocrity in the Eastern Conference 

6:00 Montreal & Columbus Steal the Show 

9:00 Calvin DeHaan’s Explosive Comments 

12:00 Blame Game: Coaching, Players, & Management 

15:00 Key Offseason Decisions: Kaapo Kakko, Kreider, Panarin 

25:00 Breakup Day Preview: Who’ll Speak Out? 

27:00 Final Game vs. Tampa: Play the Kids! 

30:00 What’s Next for the Rangers? 

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Welcome to Rink Rap on Forever Blue Shirts! In this explosive episode, host Jim Cerny dives deep into the New York Rangers' shocking collapse as their playoff hopes hang by a thread with just five games left in the 2024-25 regular season. From blown leads to brain-dead sequences, we unpack why this talented team is crumbling under pressure and failing to seize the Eastern Conference’s second wildcard spot. 

❓Are they soft mentally? 

❓Has the locker room lost its spark? 

We break it down with raw analysis, player quotes, and a look at what’s gone wrong since last year’s “No Quit in New York” magic. Plus, hear Johnny Brodzinski’s blunt take: “This situation sucks.” Don’t miss this fiery discussion—hit that subscribe button and join the conversation! 

⏱️ Timecodes: 

00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Rink Rap 

01:00 - Rangers’ Playoff Chances: 5 Games Left 

03:30 - Johnny Brodzinski’s Viral Quote 

07:00 - Comparing Last Season’s Grit to This Year’s Collapse 

10:00 - Shocking Stats: No Comebacks, 23 Implosions 

15:00 - Tampa Bay Debacle: 3 Goals in 1:45 

21:00 - Devils Game Breakdown: Another 2-Goal Collapse 

25:00 - What’s Fundamentally Wrong with the Rangers? 

28:00 - Offseason Overhaul Incoming? 

Your Thoughts Wanted! 💬 Comment below: Can the Rangers turn it around, or is it time for a rebuild?

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Join Jim Cerny on Rink Rap from Forever Blue Shirts as we dive into Gabe Perreault’s electrifying NHL debut with the New York Rangers! The 19-year-old phenom showcased his skills in a thrilling 5-4 OT win against the Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden. From near-miss plays to clutch moments, is Perreault the Rangers’ next big star? We also break down Artemi Panarin’s magic, Keandre Miller’s rollercoaster night, and the team’s playoff push with just seven games left. Plus, hear heartfelt stories about Matt Zuccarello’s Sam Rosen tribute and the Stephen McDonald Extra Effort Award. 

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⏱️ Timestamps!

• 00:00:02 - Intro Greeting 
• 00:00:55 - Game Recap 
• 00:01:55 - Panarin’s Play
• 00:02:29 - Playoff Standings
• 00:03:00 - Upcoming Games
• 00:04:20 - Compete Level
• 00:05:07 - Game Flow
• 00:07:01 - Team Resilience
• 00:08:15 - Perreault Debut
• 00:12:19 - Coach’s Trust
• 00:22:12 - Schneider’s Growth
• 00:24:20 - Miller’s Night
• 00:27:46 - Miller Debate 
• 00:29:50 - Extra Effort
• 00:33:19 - Zuccarello Tribute
• 00:37:49 - Closing Thoughts

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Welcome to the Rink Rap Podcast from Forever Blue Shirts! Host Jim Cerny dives into the New York Rangers' fading playoff chances, John Tortorella’s firing, and MLB Opening Day excitement. From Rangers’ struggles to potential coaching changes and prospect updates, we’ve got it all covered. Hit that subscribe button, like the video, and join the conversation on X @JimCerny! Full episode available on ForeverBlueShirts.com and all podcast platforms. ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Thanks - Podcast welcome 00:35 - MLB Opening - Baseball kickoff 01:24 - Rangers Focus - Hockey priority 02:09 - Playoff Woes - Rangers’ struggles 07:42 - Tortorella Fired - Coaching shakeup 12:00 - Coaching Options - Rangers’ future 25:04 - Prospect Signings - New talent 30:16 - McElrath Deal - Capitals contract 33:28 - Chikrin Trade - Missed opportunity 36:00 - Defense Fixes - UFA targets 39:21 - Wrap-Up Thoughts - Final takes Keep up with New York Rangers news: https://www.foreverblueshirts.com

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Rangers fans, are you ready for the truth? With just 12 games left, the New York Rangers are teetering on the edge of disaster—playoff hopes fading, a brutal 3-game skid, and a shameful no-show at Madison Square Garden. Jim Cerney of the Rink Rock Podcast on Forever Blueshirts breaks it all down: Can the Blueshirts find their ‘Mr. Brightside’ and claw back into the postseason? From Tuesday’s embarrassing flop against Calgary to a desperate showdown with the Vancouver Canucks this Saturday, we’re diving into the highs, lows, and what’s next. Is Peter Laviolette to blame? Is Keiondre Miller trade bait? Hit play for hot takes, quick hits, and the raw reality of a team fighting to survive! 

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Rangers fans, Jim Cerny from Forever Blue Shirts is RAGING after a DISASTROUS weekend with SHOCKING losses to Ottawa & Columbus! We break down the "garbage DNA" with TERRIBLE defense and the calls for Laviolette's firing! Did the trade deadline moves help? Can the Rangers survive the tough road trip? Plus, Lafreniere vs. Fantilli! 

Key Topics: 

🚨 Rangers' awful weekend losses 

🚨 Defensive breakdowns 

🚨 Laviolette on the hot seat 

🚨 Trade deadline impact 

🚨 Upcoming road trip preview 

🚨 Lafreniere vs. Fantilli 

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Marty Biron - former Rangers great & current NHL analyst - joins Jim Cerny on Rink Rap from Forever Blueshirts to break down the NY Rangers’ playoff push. He urges the Rangers to chase the New Jersey Devils in the division race over a wild card spot, praises Igor Shesterkin as the NHL’s top goalie, and analyzes GM Chris Drury’s roster moves ahead of the trade deadline. Plus, exclusive Henrik Lundqvist stories! 🔥

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Neil Smith, the legendary GM who brought the Stanley Cup back to New York in 1994, joins the Rink Rap Podcast! 🏆🔥 We dive into:

• The 1994 Rangers championship run
• Trade deadline strategies & key moves
• The current NY Rangers playoff push
• Rangers vs. Islanders: Rivalry Reignited? 🏒💥
• And much more!

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The Rangers hit the Four Nations break, but was it good timing or a momentum killer? 🏒 Former Rangers captain & MSG analyst Dave Maloney joins Jim Cerny on the Rink Rap Podcast to break it all down!

🔹 How did the Rangers bounce back from tough losses?
🔹 Are Drury’s roster moves paying off?
🔹 Will Igor Shesterkin return to top form when it matters most?

Join us for expert insights and bold predictions for the rest of the season! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Rangers talk! 🔥💙

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The New York Rangers just pulled off a massive third-period comeback vs. the Bruins, and we’re breaking it all down! 🏒🔥 Plus, with the NHL Trade Deadline approaching, what’s next for Ryan Lindgren, Mika Zibanejad, and the Rangers' playoff push?

🔹 Breaking down the Rangers’ HUGE win vs. Boston
🔹 Trade rumors: Will the Rangers move Lindgren?
🔹 Roster shakeups, JT Miller’s impact & what’s next for NYR
🔹 Pete Alonso & the Mets' wild contract saga

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