Rangers Home Struggles, Rivalry Revival w/Islanders Ft. Stefen Rosner

In this episode of the Rink Rap Podcast from Forever Blueshirts, host Jim Cerny dives into the New York Rangers' frustrating 0-5-1 start at Madison Square Garden, breaking down their dominant yet scoreless performance against the Hurricanes and what might be holding them back. We also look ahead to the upcoming schedule, including a pivotal matchup with the Islanders, and discuss potential lineup tweaks like Connor Mackey's debut. Later, Islanders beat writer Stefan Rosner joins to chat about Matthew Schaefer's seamless transition to the NHL at just 18—his poise, perspective, and early impact—plus thoughts on reigniting the Rangers-Islanders rivalry. Is this the game that snaps the Blueshirts out of their home funk? Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & MLB/NFL Offseason Vibes 2:56 - Rangers vs. Hurricanes Breakdown 14:50 - Lineup Updates & Vincent Trocheck Feature 23:00 - Schedule Preview: Red Wings, Lightning & More 26:38 - Stefan Rosner Interview: Schaefer's Rise 36:20 - Reviving the Battle of Hudson Rivalry 45:15 - Rangers' Home Woes & Game Predictions Subscribe for weekly Rangers insights, analysis, and guest episodes. Keep up with New York Rangers news: https://www.foreverblueshirts.com Follow Forever Blueshirts! Facebook: Forever Blueshirts Twitter: @4everblueshirts Instagram: @Forever_Blueshirts