[FULL EPISODE] New York Rangers Trade Rumors, Olympics Recap & Rebuild Talk w/ Peter Baugh

Join host Jim Cerny on Rink Rap from Forever Blueshirts as we dive into all things New York Rangers hockey! In this episode, we recap the thrilling Olympic hockey action, including Mika Zibanejad's heroics for Sweden, Quinn Hughes' overtime winner for Team USA, and performances from JT Miller and Vincent Trocheck. We discuss the Rangers' Olympic break, injury updates on Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin, and the team's retooling strategy ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Special guest Peter Baugh from The Athletic breaks down the Rangers' disappointing season, potential trades for players like Vincent Trocheck, Alexei Lafreniere, and Braden Schneider, the team's core (including Fox and Shesterkin), and coach Mike Sullivan's performance. Plus, insights on the women's gold medal game and the future of the franchise. Subscribe for more Rangers podcasts, analysis, and interviews. Follow us on X: @ForeverBlueShirts & @JimSarnie. Drop a like if you're a Blueshirts fan! #NYRangers #NHLTrades #OlympicsHockey #RangersPodcast #TradeDeadline Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: Welcome to Rink Rap & Studio Update 3:00 - Mustang Harry's Recap & Upcoming Live Shows 5:00 - Olympic Break: Rangers Players in Action 8:00 - Team USA vs. Sweden Quarterfinal Breakdown 10:00 - Mika Zibanejad's Tournament Performance & Rangers Season Review 12:00 - JT Miller & Vincent Trocheck's Roles on Team USA 15:00 - Trade Deadline Preview: Roster Freeze Lifts & Potential Moves 18:00 - Panarin Trade Analysis & Prospects Like Liam Greentree 20:00 - Key Players to Watch: Trocheck, Lafreniere, Schneider 22:00 - Upcoming Guests: Peter Baugh & Tony Granato 24:00 - Interview Starts: Peter Baugh on Women's Gold Medal Game 26:00 - Men's Olympics Recap & Exciting Quarterfinals 28:00 - Rangers Practice Updates: Fox & Shesterkin Injury Returns 30:00 - Impact of Injuries on the Season 32:00 - Lack of Organizational Depth Exposed 34:00 - Core Players for the Rebuild: Fox, Shesterkin & Young Talent 36:00 - Trade Considerations: Zibanejad, Miller & No-Move Clauses 38:00 - Alexei Lafreniere's Future & Trade Value 40:00 - Lafreniere's Regression & Draft Pick Misses 42:00 - Coach Sullivan's Performance & Team Buy-In 44:00 - Front Office Decisions: When the Rebuild Started 45:00 - Wrapping Up with Peter Baugh & Teaser for Tony Granato