Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers firing David Quinn. They get into why he was fired, potential coaching replacements, John Tortorella and Mark Messier as options, the Rangers grade for the season and potential players to target in the offseason. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to get into Quinn’s firing, the top candidates for the job, his past feuds with Tortorella and what player makes the most sense for the Rangers to go after. Former Rangers center Brandon Dubinsky then joins the show. Dubinsky talks about playing for Tortorella, the line brawl, being a captain, Chris Drury as GM and the Crosby-Ovechkin debate.

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Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the stunning decision of the Rangers firing GM Jeff Gorton and team president John Davidson. They also discuss the Tom Wilson saga from Monday’s game, the future of David Quinn and Mark Messier’s comments on the team. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about the firings and how they came about, the Rangers roster makeup, the Wilson fight and the Rangers dropping the gloves on Wednesday. Former Rangers forward Nick Fotiu then joins the show. Fotiu gets into Wilson, the line brawl drama, Quinn and needing tougher players.

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Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers playing great hockey. They talk about Zac Jones’ play so far, the key games against the Islanders and whether they can make the playoffs. Hockey legend Stan Fischler then joins the show. Fischler discusses the Rangers-Islanders rivalry, the unique schedule this year, the current Rangers, why he likes David Quinn, his Finals prediction and memories of Mollie interning for him. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk goaltending, defenseman, K’Andre Miller and Adam Fox.

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Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show open talking about the Rangers blowout loss to the Islanders and what their playoff chances look like now. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks discusses the slim playoff hopes, Islanders chances of winning the Stanley Cup, what player brings energy to the Rangers, Libor Hajek and Robin Lehner’s comments on the NHL. Rangers great Brad Park then drops by the pod. Park talks coaching, playing with Bobby Orr, his time playing with Ron and coaching him and analytics in today’s game.

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Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers not being active at the trade deadline. They also discuss Zac Jones and UMass winning the title, Jones now coming to the Rangers, whether they can make the playoffs and Ron’s tips for Mollie doing live TV. The KHL Icecast Podcast host, author and Russian hockey insider Gillian Kemmerer then joins the show. Kemmerer talks about the Ilya Sorokin-Igor Shesterkin friendship/rivalry, Russian goalies, the Panarin saga in Russia and stepping into podcasting. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about Tony DeAngelo’s future, Libor Hajek, the Rangers outlook the rest of the season, Shesterkin’s play and Chris Kreider’s struggles.

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Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing the Rangers eight-goal game on Tuesday. They get into the upcoming schedule, the standings and David Quinn’s coaching. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk Rangers vaccinations, Nils Lundkvist, Brandon Dubinsky’s comments on Sydney Crosby, Ovechkin vs. Gretzky and Colin Blackwell’s play. Former NHL referee Paul Stewart then joins the show. Stewart talks about playing with Mark Messier, being in Wayne Gretzky’s first game, Tim Peel’s comments and the officiating in today’s game.

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Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Brendan Lemieux trade and what it means for the Rangers. They also talk about the Blueshirts improved play and the playoff standings. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk playing time, replacing Lemieux, the trade deadline and the Tim Peel makeup call situation. Rangers longtime play-by-play voice on MSG Network Sam Rosen then joins the show. Rosen talks Adam Fox-Brian Leetch comparisons, why he loves calling Rangers games, Alexis Lafreniere's rookie season, his favorite interviews, calling the Rangers Stanley Cup in 1994 and his broadcasting future.

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Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show discussing Vitali Kravtsov practicing with the Rangers and what he will end up bringing to the team. They also debate whether the Rangers could make the playoffs. They then answer voicemails from the fans in “you got mail” on Ron’s hair, his time coaching, winning faceoffs, favorite moments as a Ranger, the goal posts potentially being expanded and whether Kravtsov can make a big difference. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to discuss the past few Rangers wins, Ryan Strome, previewing the Flyers matchup and what Kravtsov’s role may be. Former Ranger Pete Stemkowski then joins the show. Stemkowski talks about the Blueshirts faceoff struggles, Adam Fox, trade deadline, who should be captain and off the ice memories in the 70’s.

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Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers’ 9-0 win Wednesday. They discuss the COVID situation, missing the usual coaching staff and Mika Zibanejad’s big night. Producer Jake Brown then welcomes in surprise guest, Islanders legend Bryan Trottier. Trottier talks about Mika tying his NHL record of six points in a single period, his memories from the game he set the record and playing alongside Mike Bossy and Clark Gillies. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to discuss focusing on next season, Julien Gauthier, Ryan Strome and the dominant victory over the Flyers. Former Rangers winger Matthew Barnaby then joins the show. Barnaby talks about Ryan Lindgren being an enforcer, playing alongside Messier and Lindros, his rival Lyle Odelein, the Sabres dysfunction, the NHL back on ESPN, junior hockey in Canada, what he’s doing with Bet99 Sportsbook, his love for gambling and how to bet on hockey.

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Ron Duguay and producer Jake Brown open up singing Happy Birthday to Mollie Walker. Duguay opens up talking about the tragic passing of former Ranger and Olympian Mark Pavelich. Duguay and Walker then discuss the return of Artemi Panarin and what it means for the Rangers and why he isn’t playing right away Thursday. They then address Mollie’s birthday flowers Ron and Jake sent her and Mollie’s mom’s classic reaction. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about concerns with Igor Shesterkin’s health, Alexandar Georgiev’s play, the team needing to bolster the roster, Brett Howden’s struggles and memories covering Pavelich in the 80’s. Former Rangers defenseman Tom Laidlaw then joins the show. Laidlaw discusses concussions in his career, playing alongside Pavelich, memories of Pav as a teammate, his time as a player agent and his time on Survivor. Former Rangers center Rob McClanahan then joins the show. McClanahan talks about his time playing with Pavelich for the Rangers and the United States, what he’s up to now, being coached by Herb Brooks and thoughts on the “Miracle” movie.

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