The Broadway Hat: A New York Rangers Podcast

The Rangers did not get the bounce-back week they needed, only getting 5 points of a possible 8 from 4 struggling teams last week. They did bounce back from an embarrassing loss Saturday at MSG with their first comeback win of the season against the Blues Monday night. The team is still very much in the hunt but needs to find some consistency. We are joined this week by Rangers ECHL affiliate, Jacksonville Icemen Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Nick Luukko! Nick led the Icemen in their first season as a Rangers affiliate to a franchise record 40 wins and also won their first playoff series. Nick shares his hockey journey from player to now coach and we also talk about the Rangers prospects he is coaching down in Jacksonville.

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The Rangers suffered another bad loss at MSG to the Devils, now falling into a 3-game losing streak off the heels of one of the most embarrassing losses in recent memory against the Oilers over the weekend. The Rangers have a few last-place teams on the schedule this week so now is the time to turn it around. We are joined by an NHL legend and should-be Hall of Famer Bernie Nicholls! Bernie tells some amazing stories from his outstanding career. We talk about his 1988-89 season one of the best in NHL history, scoring 70 goals and putting up 150 points. His near-decade run in LA, coming to the Rangers, playing against the Rangers with the Devils in the memorable 1993-94 Eastern Conference Final and so much more!

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What an up and down week for the Rangers. They play an awful third period against the Islanders and let up 3 unanswered goals to lose and then the next game score 6 unanswered goals in the third period to win. Adam Fox is a stud. Vincent Trocheck has been a great addition. Our good friend Arda Ocal of ESPN returns as a guest this week. Arda talks about the Rangers early struggles, some takeaways from ESPN's coverage of the Rangers next week and some great hockey talk.

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The Rangers are in a scoring slump. What do the analytics say about the slump and how can they break out of it? This week we are joined by 1994 Stanley Cup Champion Glenn Healy! Glenn shares some unbelievable stories from his 15-year career. From having Wayne Gretzky think he was blind, to losing the Stanley Cup after the Rangers victory parade this episode is packed with legendary stories!

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After a four-game losing streak, the Rangers bounced back with back-to-back wins. Of course, Alexandar Georgiev returns ton MSG and beats the Rangers. Artemi Panarin is a beast. The Rangers might have finally solved their face-off problems. We are joined by former New York Ranger Chad Nehring. Chad has one of the best hockey stories you will ever hear. Just a grinder that has worked his way through the pro ranks and is now a top player in France.

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Rough week for the New York Rangers, they got outplayed by two bad teams, the San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets at home. Filip Chytil is out for at least a week with an upper-body injury. The new Lady Liberty retro reverse jersey was released. On Tuesday night, Alexandar Georgiev returns to MSG to take on his former team. This week we are joined by former New York Ranger Pat Flatley. Although Pat played a season for the Rangers he is a New York Islanders legend and Hall of Famer. Pat shares some awesome stories from those great 80's Islanders team, the rough early 90's, and how he ended up playing for the Isles hated rivals!

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The New York Rangers are off to a great start. Winning 3 of their first 4 games. Led by Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad who are red hot to start the season. This week's guest is former Rangers goalie Rob Gherson. Rob shares some great stories from his playing career, and we also talk about his new career in coaching. We talk about Igor Shesterkin's play and he gives some insights on getting coached by Beniot Allaire.

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It is finally here the New York Rangers season opener!! Newsday's New York Rangers beat reporter Colin Stephenson returns to the show to help preview the Rangers season.

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Episode 100!! Thank you to all our listeners and our amazing guests for helping the show reach this amazing milestone! We are now one week away from the Rangers season opener, there are still 28 players left at training camp so there will be a few more cuts in the next couple of days. It will be interesting to see who they decide to let go. We are joined this week by NHL legend and Stanley Cup Champion Steve Larmer! Steve talks about his legendary career in Chicago, playing for Mike Keenan, the 1994 Rangers Stanley Cup team and so much more! Incredible interview with a man that should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame!

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