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Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers

Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan host this weekly New York Rangers podcast that discusses news and results about the team, and often jump off course for nonsense.

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  1. 690

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 561 - Life & Expectations with Jonny Lazarus

    This week Ryan has some personal news, the guys work through some things, explore the splitting of NYK and NYR and the new ETF funds for NHL teams Then Jonny Lazarus joins the breakaway to discuss expectations for the upcoming season, lo mein and 60 other things Finally a few 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 689

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 560 - Horsing Around & Underrated NHL Players

    Greg reveals a new theory and the guys discuss the concept of being underrated in 2026. Also some 5 star questions as always. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 688

    Blueshirts Breakaway Episode 559 - Ranking Every NHL Team For Next Season

    The guys rank all teams heading into next year by tiers and Ryan rates one team too low over and over. Then the guys come back and answer some 5 star questions along with some MLB deadline chit chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 687

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 558: To Marchenko or Not?

    This week the guys talk about some personal stories from the weekend and then ask the question of if NYR should trade for Marchenko or not. Then of course, more 5 star questions and a bunch of placebo driver talk among other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 686

    The Flying V: EP 37 - Final Destination: Bloodlines with The Athletic's Scott Wheeler

    It's the season finale of The Flying V! Vince Mercogliano is back to recap the player development staff updates and team planning ahead of the season. Plus, The Athletic's Scott Wheeler joins the show to talk about the 2026 NHL Draft class, Alberts Smits' ceiling, and Rangers draft strategy. Plus, questions and answers. Vince Mercogliano will return in Avengers: Doomsday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 685

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 557 - Braden Schneider Contract, Bedard Extension, GOAT Talk & World Cup with Ishaan Tharoor

    This week the guys discuss what is going on in CHI, the end of GOATs era and Schneider's extension Then Ishaan Tharoor joins the Breakaway to discuss NYR's offseason, what's next and the ending of the world cup Finally the guys return and answer 5 star questions while assembling a placebo driver team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 684

    The Flying V: EP 36 - Ready or Not

    The Flying V returns to the airwaves, and it's a mailbag episode! Vince Mercogliano discusses the Rangers off-season work at large, the outlook for the left side of the defense, forward group dynamics, team strategy heading into the season, potential waiver issues, and Braden Schneider's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 683

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 556: Is Free Agency Dead For All Sports?

    This week the guys discuss Free Agency and it's viability for rebuilding in the NHL, MLB, NFL and NBA moving forward. How this might change NYRs approach the next two years and the impact on the league as a whole Oh and just a few tiny 5 star questions this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. 682

    The Flying V: EP 35 - Minions and Monsters with The Athletic's Peter Baugh and Shayna Goldman

    Another episode of The Flying V returns! Vince Mercogliano breaks down a busy July 1st window for the Rangers, takes a look into development camp insights, and starts digging into lineup projections. Then, it's an Athletic roundtable as Pete and Shayna join the show to discuss the moves that were made, the long-term plan, and future implications of all the signings and trades. Lastly, Twitter and questions and what have you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. 681

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 555: The Retooled Rangers & Offer Sheets with Shayna Goldman

    This week the guys discuss how the retooling Drury did during FA is going to change NYR moving forward, say goodbye to Trocheck and look forward towards the differences in the team Then Shayna Goldman joins the Breakaway to discuss the Ducks offer sheet situation, how NYR retooled and what differences it makes and who is the make or break player heading into 26-27 Finally the guys return and answer a ton of 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. 680

    The Flying V: EP 34 - Disclosure Day

    The Flying V is back! Vince Mercogliano breaks down a very busy UFA Day for the New York Rangers, trades and all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. 679

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 554: Pavel Dorofeyev, Smits & Free Agency with Emily Kaplan and Drew Way

    This week the guys discuss the Pavel Dorofeyev trade, taking Smits 5th overall and some potential UFA moves to come. Then Emily Kaplan of ESPN joins the Breakaway to discuss all the rumors around the NHL, Trocheck, draft reactions and more. Also Drew Way joins the Breakaway to talk about how Pavel Dorofeyev was his breakout player in his draft year and what to make of Smits. Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. 678

    The Flying V EP 33: Eastern Promises with Chris Johnston

    NHL and NYR offseason, draft preview, recent trade reviews and CJ joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. 677

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 553 - Brady Tkachuk to FLA & NYR Draft Plan with Vince Z. Mercogliano

    This week the guys discuss and compare the Brady to FLA trade with Panarin being shipped out. How the player movement era is here .NYR's plans for the draft and more Then Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss NYR's free agency plans, the draft and much more. Finally the guys return with some 5 star questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. 676

    The Flying V: EP 32 - Blue Chips with The Athletic's Corey Pronman

    The Flying V returns! Vince Mercogliano breaks down the Knicks (!!), the path forward for the Rangers, and final NHL Draft preparations. Plus, The Athletic's draft guru Corey Pronman stops by to talk about the draft in totality, how the top five may shake out, and whether we'll see any blockbuster trades this year. Then, answers to questions, as per usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. 675

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 552 - Knicks Win, Canes Win, Leon Rose vs Drury & Dolan's Influence

    This week the guys discuss both finals, their takeaways from each series and how the Knicks winning it all might impact NYR moving forward Then the guys return as always and answer listener 5 star questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. 674

    The Flying V: EP 31 - The Other Guys with Peter Baugh

    Peter Baugh joins the show to discuss the NHL draft prospects, trade market, free agency targets, and insights from the combine, providing valuable analysis for hockey fans and Rangers supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. 673

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 551 - Larkin's impact on Trocheck, Lavi in LA, Babcock to EDM

    The guys discuss Larkin asking for a trade and how that changes the Trocheck market, the coach changes and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. 672

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 550 - The Finals Preview with Our Friend Fitz

    This week the guys discuss the finals, you know, the important one, the finals that everyone cares about, I mean, it's the finals! Then Fitz join the Breakaway to talk about... thats right.. the finals. FINALS-lY, the guys return and answer some 5 stars on NYR's success over the past 20 years compared to other NY franchises and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. 671

    The Flying V: EP 30 - Auston Powers: International Man of Mystery with The Athletic's Jonas Siegel

    The Flying V is back for its regularly scheduled podcast. Vince Mercogliano talks about the ongoing draft prep for the New York Rangers and what the latest off-season scuttlebutt is. Plus, Toronto beat reporter Jonas Siegel joins the show to discuss the state of the Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews' future, and the team's off-season strategy under new management. Then, answers to questions, as per usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. 670

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 549 - Can NYR Copy Vegas & Mailbag Episode

    This week the guys discuss how Vegas has executed the exact way NYR would like to work. Then the guys answer 5 star questions and take questions from Twitter as well about Drury, RFAs and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. 669

    The Flying V: EP 29 - Project: Hail Mary with Newsday's Colin Stephenson

    The Flying V returns, as scheduled! The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano opines about the state of the NHL Playoffs and what the Rangers draft strategy may be leading up to round one. Plus, Newsday's Colin Stephenson joins the show to discuss off-season trade talks and debating the importance of the draft vs. free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. 668

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 548 - NYR Shifting Draft Targets and Sheng Peng on SJS's #2 Pick

    This week the guys discuss how the draft process in changing value in targets week by week. Then Sheng Peng of SJS Hockey Now joins the Breakaway to discuss who SJS could pick at #2 and if there is a Schneider trade. Finally the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. 667

    The Flying V: EP 28 - The Great Debaters with Blueshirt Banter's Chip23

    The latest episode of The Flying V is here! Vince tackles NHL Draft preparations the Rangers are undergoing and what potential trades are lingering this summer. Plus, Blueshirt Banter's Chip23 comes on to debate Vince's article analyzing Jeff Gorton and what has happened since his exit. And, Twitter stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. 666

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 547 - Benoit Allaire Retires, NYR Pick 5 and Chatting Trocheck with Ryan Hana

    This week the guys discuss Allaire retiring as things keep going downhill for NYR, then draft and misinformation season begins and who NYR will be targeting at 5 and why Then Ryan Hana of Winged Wheel Podcast joins the Breakaway to discuss DET's current status, interest in Trocheck and potential deals to get done Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. 665

    The Flying V: EP 27 - Mississippi Grind with FloHockey's Chris Peters

    The Flying V returns! Vince breaks down the Rangers bad luck night with the lottery, how it might impact their draft strategy moving forward, and the changes to the organization's player development structure. Plus! FloHockey's Chris Peters joins the show to help break down the 2026 NHL Draft player pool. Then, answers to (some of) your Twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. 664

    Blueshirts Breakaway EP 546 - Playing the Lottery with Connor Rogers

    This week the guys discuss some NHL playoffs, the Leafs, Tanner Glass promotion and Hartford turnover Then Connor Rogers joins the Breakaway to discuss the lottery, NHL draft vs other drafts and more. Finally the guys return and talk Sterling along with some 5 star questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. 663

    The Flying V: EP 26 - Death of a Salesman

    The Flying V is back! It's the off-season, so Vince Mercogliano is breaking down what the Rangers to-do list is and where the team needs to improve. Plus, a lengthy mailbag section answering all your burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan host this weekly New York Rangers podcast that discusses news and results about the team, and often jump off course for nonsense.

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