Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the NHL announcing its return with a 24-team playoff format with the Rangers being a part of it. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then joins Ron to talk about the format, the Rangers getting Chris Kreider back from injury, if there are any teams that stand out above others and the young Blueshirts team being in a win-win situation going into the playoffs. Rangers great and MSG Network broadcaster Dave Maloney then joins Ron and Larry. Maloney discusses the unique situation for players after sitting for months, the expanded rosters, how important coaching will be, the Rangers' matchup with the Hurricanes and what the best hub cities might be.

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Ron Duguay and Jake Brown open the show talking about when the NHL season could potentially return and women's hockey not getting enough attention from the league. U.S. Women's Olympic hockey gold medalist Amanda Kessel then joins the show. Kessel talks about 5K for the frontlines challenge, having to sit out two years with a concussion, winning a gold medal, competition with her brother Phil, leaving the NWHL, the lack of support by the NHL for women's hockey, being a part of NHL All-Star Weekend. She also discusses being an ambassador for junior Rangers girls hockey program and playing alongside Ron in an exhibition game.

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Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the two potential playoff formats if the NHL returns this summer. Ron and NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then chat with Rangers legend Rod Gilbert. The Hall of Famer talks about memories with the Rangers in the 1960s and '70s, his journey to the NHL and how his game would translate today. Rangers great and radio voice Pete Stemkowski then joins Ron. Stemkowski talks about playing for the Maple Leafs and Red Wings, getting traded to the Rangers in 1970 and looks back at his time in New York. He also discusses winning a Stanley Cup in Toronto and what he thinks of the current Rangers team.

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Ron Duguay opens the show talking about sports potentially being on the horizon in America in the next month or two. Rangers legend and Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert then joins the show to talk about the charity auction he's doing with Brian Leetch for the All In Challenge. The rest of the interview will be heard on next week's podcast. Rangers great Barry Beck then joins Ron and Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks. Beck talks about teaching kids hockey now in Hong Kong, starting off his NHL career in Colorado, getting traded to the Rangers, his time in New York and not winning a Stanley Cup and the shoulder injury that changed the course of his career. He also discusses speaking to Mark Pavelich and how he is trying to help Pavelich and his family.

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Ron Duguay chats with NY Post Rangers beat writer Brett Cyrgalis on his story on Mark Pavelich. They discuss Pavelich being in a treatment facility now, how quiet he was as a player and the seriousness of mental health in the NHL. Ron's old teammate and former Rangers goalie Eddie Mio then joins the show. Mio talks about playing alongside Wayne Gretzky when he first got to the NHL, being the best man at his wedding, the story behind Gretzky getting traded to the Kings, playing with Mark Pavelich and memories from Studio 54 and being Ron's wingman.

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Ron Duguay opens the show talking about what he’s up to during the quarantine, doing Cameos and his ties to this week’s guest Tie Domi. The former Ranger then joins Ron, Brett Cyrgalis and Jake Brown for an in-depth interview. Domi talks about the origins of his toughness, the style of player for his son Max, who is on the Canadiens, his own relationship with his father, memories of playing with the Rangers, fighting Bob Probert, his minors fight with a chicken mascot. He also talks about Adam Graves marrying Tie’s cousin, if he regrets asking for a trade the year before the Rangers won the Stanley Cup, changes in fighting in the game today, doing TB12 workouts and his China Club memories with Mark Wahlberg, Mario Lemieux and Ron dancing there with Diana Ross.

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Ron Duguay and Larry Brooks are joined this week by Neil Smith, the former Rangers general manager who led the team to the Stanley Cup in 1994. Smith talks about his roots working with the Islanders in the 1980s, how he ended up getting hired as the Rangers GM in 1989, his philosophy of making big trades, why he defends trading Sergei Zubov, the one trade he regrets, why he hired Mike Keenan as coach in 1993, what was going through his mind when the Rangers were losing 2-0 to the Devils in Game 6 in '94, whether they could have won more titles if he didn't make some of the trades, how special the 25th anniversary was, whether he feels unappreciated for what he did and whether he should have gone all-in after getting Wayne Gretzky.

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Ron Duguay opens the show talking about this week's guest, Rangers great Brad Park, and his time playing with him and being coached by him. Ron and NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then interview Park about being drafted, his time in New York, playing at MSG, whether his jersey should be retired, going to Detroit and coaching Ron there, as well as today's game and whether he would succeed in it. Ron also answers questions from Twitter.

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Ron Duguay opens the show talking about his routine during the quarantine, what shows and movies he's been watching and producer Jake Brown explains why he should watch all of "Tiger King," not just the first 20 minutes. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to talk about James Dolan's contributions to MSG employees, why Brad Park's number should be retired, whether Frank Boucher's number should be retired and if Mika Zibanejad should be named captain. Rangers great and MSG Network analyst Dave Maloney then joins the show. Maloney discusses memories from their Rangers 1979 team that made the Stanley Cup Finals, playing with Park, the idea of a Rangers Hall of Fame room, if he was too young at 22 to be a captain, thoughts on the current team and how they should handle Henrik Lundqvist's future.

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Ron Duguay opens the show talking about how he is spending his time during social distancing, maintaining good health and if he would ever do a reality TV show. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then reverses roles with Ron and asks him questions about his career. They discuss Ron's activity off the ice getting a lot of attention, his coaches, the year the Rangers made it to the Stanley Cup and the following year, his ending with the Rangers and whether Brad Park's No. 2 should be retired at MSG. Comedian, actor and diehard Rangers fan Chris Roach then joins the show. He talks about getting into comedy, working and touring with Kevin James, his love for the Rangers and when hockey could return.

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