Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the coronavirus putting a pause on the NHL season, what he's been doing during this time and how the NHL might handle the season when and if it returns. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by to talk about his life without hockey, players in the past versus today, when the season might return and what the playoff format could be. Former Ranger Sean Avery then joins the show. Avery talks about his playing career, how players have changed over the years, private jets and team chemistry, why he wrote a book, his podcast and what else he's doing today.

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Ron Duguay opens the show reacting to the big win in Dallas Tuesday night and Kaapo Kakko's big two-goal game. Ron and Jake Brown talk about the playoff race, where the Rangers stand and them playing better on the road. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks is back in his weekly spot to discuss Kakko's improved play, the Blueshirts' home vs. road performances, Mika Zibanejad's success and if Chris Kreider can return this season. In "Ron Remembers," he tells a funny story of a prank they played on a plane with Don Murdoch. The former Ranger Murdoch then joins the show. He talks about his time with the Blueshirts, the ups and downs of his career, what would have happened if he started his career in a smaller market, Studio 54 memories and what he's doing today.

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Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the Rangers' loss to the Blues Tuesday and their three-game losing streak. NY Post Rangers beat writer Brett Cyrgalis then drops by the show. He talks about the effort against the Blues, Phillip Di Giuseppe filling in for Chris Kreider, potential changes to the lineup, when Igor Shesterkin might return and what the future holds for Henrik Lundqvist. In "Ron Remembers," Ron tells a story about playing matchmaker for John McEnroe. 1980 U.S. Olympic team captain Mike Eruzione then joins the show. He talks about the Miracle On Ice, his book "The Making Of A Miracle," why he wrote it, playing for Herb Brooks and some stories from that 1980 team.

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Ron Duguay and Jake Brown open the show breaking down a wild week for the Rangers, their push for the playoffs and Ron hanging with Cuba Gooding Jr. in Las Vegas. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks drops by to discuss Chris Kreider's contract extension, the Brady Skjei trade, the car accident involving Igor Shesterkin and Pavel Buchnevich and when they might return, Brendan Smith's play and Jacob Trouba's defense. Former Ranger and friend of the program Chris Kotsopoulos then joins the show. He talks about the Kreider contract, the Rangers' young defensemen, Brendan Lemieux's leadership, fighting in the NHL and whether the Blueshirts will make the playoffs.

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Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the Rangers' win over the Blackhawks and their recent hot streak. Ron and Jake Brown talk about what the team might do ahead of the trade deadline. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by in his weekly spot to discuss whether the Rangers will be buyers or sellers, the goalie situation with Henrik Lundqvist, Chris Kreider's future and the playoff race. Former Ranger Bernie Nicholls then joins the show. Nicholls talks about playing alongside Wayne Gretzky, scoring 70 goals in a season, his time in New York and memories with Hollywood Ron. In "Ron Remembers," he tells a story about partying with Jack Nicholson.

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Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the brilliant Igor Shesterkin, who won six of his first seven career starts in net for the Rangers. Ron and producer Jake Brown then get into the future of Henrik Lundqvist in New York. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by in his weekly spot to discuss Shesterkin's play, the goalie situation, Chris Kreider, playoff race and the trade deadline. In "Ron Remembers," Ron looks back at his times hanging out with Andy Warhol. Stanley Cup champion Rangers goalie Mike Richter then joins the show. Richter discusses how good Shesterkin has been, goalies today vs. when he played, going up against Martin Brodeur and memories of Mike Keenan and the 1994 championship team.

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Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the Rangers' 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday at MSG. Ron and Jake Brown talk about being at the game, the atmosphere and seeing the game from right next to the ice. They also discuss Ron's daughter's tattoo of his face on her arm. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by. He talks about Chris Kreider's future, whether the Rangers should keep Tony DeAngelo and whether the three-goalie situation will end soon. Former Ranger and NBC Sports NHL analyst Eddie Olczyk then joins the show. He discusses the current Rangers rebuild, the job David Quinn has done and winning a Stanley Cup with the Blueshirts in 1994. He opens up about his book, overcoming cancer and how he developed his horse betting expertise.

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Ron Duguay and Jake Brown open the show honoring Kobe and Gianna Bryant and the lives lost in the tragic helicopter accident. Ron talks about the time he met Kobe in 1997 at the Miss Teen USA pageant. He then compares Kobe to Wayne Gretzky and tells a story about playing against Gretzky. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks discusses Gretzky's Rangers days, whether Alexander Ovechkin can break his goals record and All-Star weekend losing its luster. Chris Kotsopoulos, Ron's former Rangers teammate, then joins the show. He talks about how tough it was going up against Gretzky, why to never compare Ovechkin to "The Great One" and thoughts on the current Rangers rebuild.

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Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the Rangers' loss to the Islanders Tuesday, the upcoming All-Star break and his experience playing in one. NY Post Rangers beat writer Brett Cyrgalis makes his debut on the pod. He talks about the important stretch ahead, whether the Blueshirts are in a playoff race, the most improved player and thoughts on the All-Star Game and weekend. In "Ron Remembers," Duguay tells an incredible story of a night out with Farrah Fawcett, who he ended up dating. Tom Laidlaw, a Rangers teammate of Ron's in the early '80's, then joins the show. He talks about his time in New York, the Islanders-Rangers rivalry, going on the show "Survivor" and what it entailed, and he tells stories about Ron on and off the ice.

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Ron Duguay is joined by NY Post sports writer Mollie Walker to discuss the Rangers-Islanders matchups this week. Ron then surprises Mollie's mom with a call, who was obsessed with Ron and still loves him. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then drops by to talk about the Rangers-Islanders rivalry, the three-goalie situation, the Henrik Lundqvist-Avalanche trade rumors and Tony DeAngelo's development. In "Ron Remembers," he tells a funny Gordie Howe story. Islanders legend, former Rangers head coach and Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier then joins the show. He talks about the Rangers-Islanders rivalry when they played, stories playing Ron, MSG vs. Nassau Coliseum, comparisons to Wayne Gretzky, what he's doing now and he tells his own Gordie Howe story.

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