Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers
Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan
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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Dec 12, 2025 • 1h 34min
The Flying V: EP 9 - Rollercoaster Tycoons with WFAN's Chris Lopresti
On this week's rendition of The Flying V, Vince Mercogliano discusses the Rangers continuing to ride the seasonal rollercoaster, the impact of Adam Fox's injury, and Mike Sullivan's matchup strategies.
Plus, WFAN's Chris Lopresti stops by to talk about the state of the season, leadership dynamics in the locker room, and the looming trade deadline.
Then, answers to your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 37min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 525 - NYR's Bittersweet Week with our friend Fitz
This week the guys discuss of course the refs and how fantastic this week was for NYR and how it still feels so... you get it.
Then friend of the pod Fitz joins the pod to discuss the state of the East, who would you swap rosters with right now and a wide range of topics
Then the guys come back and answer 5 star questions on if Adam Fox is bad, playoff odds and Connor Sheary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 31min
The Flying V: EP 8 - Clear and Present Danger with The Athletic's Chris Johnston
The Flying V is back! Fresh off the Thanksgiving break, Vince Mercogliano breaks down the ongoing rollercoaster season for the Rangers, Adam Fox's injury impact, what it means for a disjointed power play unit, and how the lineup can adjust to his absence.
Then, The Athletic's Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the decisions looming at the deadline, takeaways from the season as a whole so far, and the lingering questions surrounding the Rangers aging core.
Finally, answers to this week's burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 2, 2025 • 1h 10min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 524 - Life Without Adam Fox
This week the guys discuss how NYR will handle life without Adam Fox, what that means for PP1 and how it's says a lot about Laf that he can't make it on.
Then the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions on Parsnips, team future and some other stuff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 48min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 523 - Rough Road Trip, Double Wins at MSG and Our 10 Year Anniversary with Connor Rogers
This week the guys react to winning at home vs STL, Gavrikov's impact on the team and a look at the upcoming schedule
Then the guys return with dear friend Connor Rogers to discuss NYR what ifs, what does the future look like, whats the mindset and honestly everything, plus some Mets stuff, you guys knew that though.
Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions including Miller's injury, optimism and looking towards the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 24min
The Flying V: EP 7 - The Hurt Locker with The Athletic's Peter Baugh
This week on The Flying V, The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano takes stock of the Rangers as they reach the quarter pole of the season. What's working, what's not working, and what the team needs to do to have a successful season.
Then, Peter Baugh re-joins the show to discuss the Rangers performance in Las Vegas and the status of team captain J.T. Miller.
Lastly, Vince answers some of your questions in his latest mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 27min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 522 - NYR Falter at MSG Again as Quick Shines & Around the NHL with Shayna Goldman
This week the guys discuss a sad loss at home to DET where Quick played his ass off. Then the guys discuss Gabe getting sent down again and how Sheary and Soucy aren't actually scapegoats.
Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss how good the East is, what NYR can do to change the vibes and who are contenders in the league
finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions Borgen, Schenider and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2025 • 1h 15min
The Flying V EP 6: A Chat with Sam Rosen and Remembering Larry Brooks
This week on the Flying V, Vince recaps the Rangers grabbing their first home win and a wild back-and-forth game against the Lightning.
Then, he's joined by legendary Rangers broadcaster Sam Rosen to discuss the season and life outside the booth.
And, a tribute to the late Larry Brooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2025 • 54min
BSB OT - Remembering Larry Brooks
On this BSB OT the guys discuss the passing of Larry Brooks and what he meant to NYR coverage.
Then Vince joins the show to talk about his time interacting with Larry and shares some stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 11, 2025 • 1h 23min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 521 - NYR Win at MSG
The guys open the show discussing Gabe's call up before the NSH game and how Trocheck's return can lengthen the lineup.
Then the guys come back to react to the NSH win and how NYR finally win on home ice! How this version of Laf can change NYR's projection and how they need to keep the momentum
Then the guys throw back to themselves before the NSH game and answer some 5 star questions.
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