Mollie and Brian are back for another episode of Up In The Blue Seats.

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After a brief hiatus, Up In The Blue Seats returns with a powerful and emotional episode. Mollie Walker and former Ranger Brian Boyle open the show by remembering their friend, colleague, and Hall of Fame hockey writer Larry Brooks, who recently passed away at 75 after a short battle with cancer. Mollie and Brian share heartfelt stories, personal reflections, and behind-the-scenes memories of Larry’s legendary career, his impact on the Rangers community, and the indelible mark he left on journalism, the NHL, and everyone who knew him.

The crew then dives into the Rangers recent stretch including Adam Fox being placed on LTIR, Artemi Panarin’s resurgence and how the team can’t afford to lose him, and how the OT win over the Stars could help kickstart the Rangers on home ice.

All that and more on this week’s episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats’

Timecodes:

00:00- Intro

00:52- Remembering Larry Brooks

12:39- Adam Fox headed to LTIR

24:30 -More injury news

27:44- Jonathan Quick’s case for Team USA

33:28- Artemi Panarin’s recent stretch

44:18- Overtime win vs Dallas

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Brandon London and Dexter Henry pay tribute to Larry Brooks by reflecting on his conic career and willingness to mentor future generations of sports reporters after the Hockey Hall of Famer passed away on Thursday at the age of 75.

Timecodes:

00:00- Brandon London interview w/ Mike Vaccaro

6:17- Dexter Henry's tribute to Larry Brooks

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In this episode of 'Up in the Blue Seats', the Rangers’ baffling struggles at Madison Square Garden take center stage. Six games in, the numbers are… shocking. From nearly zero time playing with a lead, to 1 goal in 15 home periods, and a power-play that is dead last in the entire NHL....nothing seems to be going right for the Rangers at home. Mollie and Brian break down what’s going wrong, why it’s happening, and whether there’s actually light at the end of the tunnel for the Blueshirts.

Timecodes:

00:00- Intro

00:35- Rangers struggles at MSG

16:48- Successful 4 game road trip

22:54- Injury updates

24:35- Power Play issues

28:41- Rangers call up Jaroslav Chmelar

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Up In The Blue Seats is a New York Rangers hockey podcast as only the New York Post sports section can create. The hosts are former Rangers and 15-year NHL center Brian Boyle and NY Post Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker. Brian and Mollie break down the latest news about the Rangers and take you inside the locker room with Hockey Hall of Fame NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks. They are joined by current and former players and special guests. “Up in the Blue Seats” is available every Thursday morning.

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The Rangers get back in the win column with a much-needed 2–0 shutout over the Canucks in Vancouver — and the emotions were high as captain J.T. Miller returned to face his former team. Mollie Walker and Brian Boyle break down the statement win and how the Rangers identity is starting to take shape under Mike Sullivan. Plus the crew dives into Alexis Lafreniere's rough start and what needs to happen for him to fix it before its too late, along with injury updates on Matt Rempe and Vincent Trocheck and how the lineup changes could benefit the Rangers in the long run.All that and more on the newest episode of 'Up in the Blue Seats'

Timecodes:

00:00- Intro

1:00- Win vs Canucks

5:08 J.T. Miller’s return to Vancouver

14:29- Alexis Lafreniere’s struggles

20:00- Matt Rempe injury update

22:55- Shifting around the lines

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Mollie Walker and former Ranger Brian Boyle are back with a new episode of Up In The Blue Seats and there’s plenty to unpack. The Rangers remain winless at home after a wild overtime loss to the Sharks, but there were signs of life on offense and positives to take away.The crew breaks down what has gone wrong for the Rangers as they struggle to find consistency. Plus Matt Rempe’s fight with Ryan Reaves and what Rempe's injury means moving forward, Brennan Othman’s recall from Hartford, and the surprising emergence of defenseman Matthew Robertson.All that and more on the newest episode of 'Up in the Blue Seats'

Timecodes:

00:00- Intro

2:30- Recap loss to San Jose

12:20- Keeping positive mindset

14:38- Taylor Raddysh's hat trick

18:52- Rempe vs Reavo

24:00- Brennan Othmann called up

27:56- Matthew Robertson's instant impact

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The New York Rangers might be off to a slow start, but don’t let the 2-3-0 record fool you — this is a good hockey team. On this week’s episode of 'Up In The Blue Seats', Mollie Walker and Brian Boyle break down how this year’s team looks through the first 5 games. From improved defensive structure and buy-in under new head coach Mike Sullivan to Shesterkin’s steady play in net, the Rangers are showing signs of a strong foundation — even if the offense has struggled at MSG.Plus the crew gives injury updates on key players and how that could effect the Rangers moving forward. All that and more on the newest episode of 'Up in the Blue Seats'.

Timecodes:

00:00- Intro

1:25- Rangers off to 2-3-0 start

8:45- Historic scoreless streak at MSG

12:29- Vincent Trocheck placed on LTIR

16:20- Other injuries & roster moves

21:58- Adam Fox's impact, Gavrikov's slow start

27:34- Panarin's early season struggles

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Up In The Blue Seats is back, Ranger fans! Mollie Walker and Brian Boyle break down the highs, lows, and everything in between from the Rangers’ opening night loss to the Penguins — the first game of the Mike Sullivan era. The vibes were high on the blue carpet, but the on-ice results didn’t match. The crew talks Mika Zibanejad looking like his old self, Igor Shesterkin standing tall, and what went wrong defensively in a 3–0 loss to Pittsburgh. Plus, how the Rangers team bonding trip to Rhode Island could help them move on from last year and create a new sense of team chemistry for this season! All that and more on the newest episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats.’

Timecodes:

00:00- Intro

2:09- Rangers lose opener to Penguins

13:09- Building a strong team mentality

14:45- Team trip to Rhode Island

22:14- Centennial Jerseys

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The New York Rangers’ season is finally here, and the 'Up in the Blue Seats' crew is breaking it all down!

Mollie Walker, Brian Boyle, and Larry Brooks deliver their season preview for the '25-'26 New York Rangers. From pre season roster battles, to injury concerns, Artemi Panarin's contract situation and Matt Rempe's impact. Can the Rangers return to form at the top of the Eastern Conference this year?! Find out on this weeks edition of 'Up in the Blue Seats'.

Timecodes:

00:00- Intro

2:24- J.T. Miller and Artemi Panarin injury updates

11:35- Preseason Roster Moves

27:00- Artemi Panarin's contract situation

31:54- Matt Rempe's impact on the season

42:55- Season predictions

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