
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 53min
EP 489 - Gabe Perreault, Torts and Somehow Still in the Hunt
This week the guys discuss Torts firing and if he could be the fit for NYR, what Gabe signing means for NYR in these last 8 games and the future and how the team is still in the hunt.Then the guys answer too many 5 star questions and chat about opening baseball weekend late in the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 27min
EP 488 - Salute to Sam Rosen & Winning Despite Everything with Steve Gelbs
This week the guys discuss how somehow NYR won on Sam Rosen night but also have stunk all week. Then Steve Gelbs of SNY joins the Breakaway to discuss this NYR season from his perspective, locker room vibes and more. Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 41min
EP 487 - The Home Stretch With Shayna Goldman
This week the guys discuss the mixed weekend of playing better but still splitting games. Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss the East playoff race and where NYR fit into that. Finally the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 56min
EP 486 - Post Deadline & Crushing Weekend with Vince Mercogliano
This week the guys discuss the two brutal losses from over the weekend, Drury's plan with the team after the deadline and how... despite everything... they are still in it.Then Vincent Z. Mercogliano of Lohud.com & New Ice City Podcast joins the Breakaway to chat about what went wrong for this team, Kreider's role moving forward, what's happening with the vibes and locker room, why the defense isn't all to blame and moreFinally the guys return and answer 5 star questions that start positive and end negative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 59min
EP 485 - Ryan Lindgren Trade and Deadline Preview with Emily Kaplan
This week the guys discuss the back to back shutouts, Lindgren being traded and what happens from hereThen Emily Kaplan of ESPN joins the Breakaway to discuss the trade deadline and what to expect from NYRFinally the guys return answer 5 star questions, talk oscars and WWE Elimination Chamber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 19min
EP 484 - NYR Come Back From Break and Forget How to Play Hockey (and win a game somehow)
We did this in one take so I'm going to post what our AI thinks this episode was about."In this episode of the Bush Breakaway, hosts Ryan Mead and Greg discuss the current state of the New York Rangers, reflecting on their recent performances, the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden, and the challenges the team faces as they navigate the season. They delve into the confusion surrounding the team's effort levels, the implications of coaching decisions, and the potential for playoff contention amidst a lack of consistent performance. The conversation highlights the duality of talent versus effort in sports, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift within the team to achieve success. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various topics surrounding NHL free agents, trade speculations, and the dynamics of key players within their teams. They also touch on the impact of fan dynamics in sports, particularly through the lens of Aaron Judge, and explore the intersection of politics and sports. The discussion further extends to injury concerns affecting team strategies, the future of baseball on streaming platforms, and the influence of media on sports narratives. The episode wraps up with reflections on past and present teams, emphasizing the evolving landscape of sports media and fan engagement." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 20min
EP 483 - USA Hockey, Brady Tkachuk, Tampering and Mailbag
This week the guys FREEEE BIRDDDD and discuss a bit of USA hockey, Tkachuk and Drury being around him, Fox's game at 4 nations and moreThen the guys answer a bunch of mailbag questions about super teams, what we would trade for Tkachuk and more before NYR hockey returns next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 52min
EP 482 - Catching Up With Our Friend Rick Carpiniello
This week the guys discuss how the PIT game on Friday night feels like a defining game of the season and Lavi's questionable line changesThen Rick Carpiniello joins the Breakaway to discuss his thoughts on the last few months of NYR hockey, the trades, some 94 stories and moreFinally the guys return and answer a plethora of 5 star questions including Mika's legacy, coaches, naked laps and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 4, 2025 • 2h 4min
EP 481 - JT Miller is a NYR with Our Friend Sam
This week the guys discuss.... how the trade landscape has changed across sports, JT Miller's return and Mika to wingThen Sam of Broadscast joins the Breakaway to discuss the JT Miller experience and what went down on VANFinally the guys return and discuss how this has been the weirdest season to do the show while answering 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 24min
EP 480 - Rantanen to CAR, Borgen Extension, COL Loss.
The guys discuss the CAR trade, the pros and cons of the Borgen extension and the teams play over the last week including the heartrbeaking loss to COLThen the guys return and you guessed it answer a ton of 5 star questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices