Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the passing of former Rangers player, coach and GM Emile Francis. They also discuss the Rangers struggles offensively, lineup changes and what Ranger could be on the trade block. Former Ranger Pete Stemkowski leaves a heartwarming message on what made Emile “The Cat” Francis so special. The Post’s Larry Brooks recalls his memories of “The Cat,” a potential Rangers trade for Cal Clutterbuck and Morgan Barron’s future. Former Rangers goalie and Team USA Hockey GM John Vanbiesbrouck then joins the show to discuss Team USA’s play in the Olympics in Beijing, what makes Igor Shesterkin so great and his memories playing with Ron. 

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On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts open the show talking about Igor Shesterkin’s incredible performance against the Bruins in the Rangers first game back since the All-Star break. They also discuss what players might be on the Rangers radar before the March 21st trade deadline. Hockey historian and former MSG Network broadcaster Stan Fischler joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the current squad, the Rangers needing to name a captain and why being a mentor has been the most rewarding part about his career in hockey. The Post’s Larry Brooks also joins the show to chat about the trade deadline and the impact that Coach Gallant has had on the team.

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On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts open the show talking about the magical Henrik Lundqvist ceremony last Friday. They also discuss Tuesday’s big win over the Panthers, the Rangers having an identity and what we saw in the first half of the season from this team. The crew then answers Rangers questions from Post Sports+ members. NY Post hockey writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk Ryan Strome’s contract, whether the Rangers would consider trading Alexis LaFreniere and which young Ranger is most likely to be traded.

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On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Henrik Lundqvist night Friday, the passing of Clark Gillies, Chris Kreider’s 30-goal season and Adam Fox’s first shootout attempt to win Monday’s game against the Kings. Former Rangers center and NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp sits down with the crew to discuss playing with Lundqvist, his interview with him and memories playing for the Rangers and Devils. The Post’s Larry Brooks chats about his favorite memories covering Lundqvist, Gillies and Kreider’s bid for being captain. The show ends with Jake’s interview with Henrik Lundqvist from November on how special his jersey retirement night will be, being covered by Brooksie and getting the “King” nickname. 

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On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Ryan Reaves’ big two-goal game in a statement win over the Maple Leafs. NY Post hockey writer Larry Brooks drops by to discuss Chris Kreider’s potential 30-goal season and Filip Chytil’s adjustment to playing the wing. Former Rangers and Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Kotsopoulos joins the crew to get into Rangers-Maple Leafs, Gerard Gallant’s coaching style and his hockey fights with Ron back in the day.

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On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the Rangers taxi squad of players who have helped rescue the club amid their rash of COVID cases. They discuss the Rangers west coast road trip, Alexander Georgiev’s recent starts and Ron learns about “twerking” thanks to a video that had hockey Twitter going crazy. NY Post hockey insider Larry Brooks returns to the show to discuss why it’s good for the Rangers to go through some adversity, why Evander Kane isn’t a fit for the team and why Tomas Hertl should be a trade deadline target.

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On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about Mollie out in Las Vegas. They discuss the first place Rangers, why this team is for real, Alexandar Georgiev turning it around and what they might do on the west coast trip. Rangers great, Hockey Hall of Famer and Lightning radio analyst Phil Esposito then joins the show. Espo talks about his career, the Rangers, co-founding the Lightning and why he loves it in Tampa.

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On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about the Rangers loss to the Panthers Wednesday. They discuss Artemi Panarin’s beautiful goal, the team expressing positivity and new year’s resolutions. 1994 Rangers Stanley Cup-winning head coach Mike Keenan then sits down with the crew. Keenan talks about the 1994 title, disappointment in not coming back, goaltending and the Olympics.

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On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show talking about COVID causing games to be postponed and the NHL dropping out of the Olympics. Ron and Mollie then answer questions about the Rangers from Post Sports+ members. Longtime ESPN anchor and “In The Crease” podcast host Linda Cohn then joins the show. Cohn discusses the Olympics, her Jacob Trouba interview, Adam Fox, Coach Gallant and repping her NY teams in Los Angeles.

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On this episode of “Up In The Blue Seats,” Ron Duguay, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown open the show with injury updates on Sammy Blais, Igor Shesterkin and Artemi Panarin. They get into the big Rangers win Wednesday, Filip Chytil’s surprising benching and what type of players the Blueshirts might need to add. NY Post hockey reporter Larry Brooks drops by to discuss Chytil’s benching, whether Alexis Lafrenière should be sent down and whether the NHL should pull out of the Olympics. Former NHL defenseman and MSG Network Rangers NHL analyst Joe Micheletti chats with the gang about his interactions with Mollie, playing against Ron, playing with Wayne Gretzky and playing for Herb Brooks. Micheletti talks about working with Sam Rosen and what stands out about this Rangers team.

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