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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Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 19min
EP 430 - Igor's Back, How to Fix Mika & Shayna Goldman
This week the guys recap the Flames game, Igor looking like his old self and... PP1 looking kinda the same! 3rd line good by the way.Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss hitting pucks into empty nets, trade targets, and much moreFinally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions, as per usual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 29min
EP 429 - An Instant Classic, Plus Our Devils Correspondent Jeff on the State of the Metro
Ryan is stuck on a business trip, so Greg catches him up on Rangers/Avs. Then, Jeff returns to update us on the Devils and his take on the Metro, plus all your Five Star Questions and some WWE talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2024 • 2h 1min
EP 428 - Chytil Done for the Season, Trade Targets & Katie Baker of The Ringer
Katie Baker from The Ringer joins the podcast to discuss rooting for Quick, WFAN, and her time covering the FTX trial. The hosts also engage in playful discussions about a half-baked idea related to NASCAR viewership, the impact of fights on the Rangers' season, the significance of Adam Secor to the team, and potential trade targets. They also talk about league-forced player suspensions, fan opinions, the current state of a radio station, and the narrator's experience covering a trial. The discussion includes topics such as Jason Kelsey's wife, the Rangers' prospects, the Royal Rumble, and a new idea called placebo driver.
Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 32min
EP 427 - Everything Wrong All At Once, Fil's Return & Hope on Hartford Wolf Pack + Future Rangers
This week the guys discuss the team's flaws, structure and overall lack of success recently. What's going on with Mika? Overall Criticism of NYR players valid or not and Cuylle is that dude.Then Hope joins the Breakaway to discuss covering the Wolf Pack and what you can expect from certain players in the future + how development is goingFinally the guys return and answer 5 star questions on drafting NHL duos, Ryan mispronouncing names and trade targets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 24min
EP 426 - Kakko's Return, Cause for Concern? & LAK Preview with Zach Dooley
This week the boys discuss the recent... frustration surrounding NYR including their losses to the Blues and Capitals. They analyze the return of Kaapo Kakko and his impact on the team's top line. The inconsistency of Mika Zibanejad and the struggles of the power play. On the bright side is Chytil on the way back?Then Zach Dooley, Kings Insider joins the Breakaway to preview what to expect on a West Coast road trip. what's up with Byfield, PLD and why are the Kings spiraling?Finally the guys return and answer 5 star questions about scouts, potential trades and which players should join the WWE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 25min
EP 425 - A Bump in the Road, Othmann's Debut & Josh of Scouting the Refs
The guys open the show discussing the VAN loss and who's the blame, Othmann's debut, the PHI trade and moreThen Scouting the Refs joins the Breakaway to discuss how he evaluates refs, are make upcalls real? What about the playoffs. We discuss the refs so often and Josh provides great insight into how it all works.Finally the guys come back and answer a few 5 star questions and nonsense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 31min
EP 424 - Believe in This NYR Team & An Analytics Deep Dive with Rob Luker
This week the guys discuss their belief in this current NYR team, how refs have ruined all sports and Chytil's extended absence and potential returnThen friend of the show Rob Luker joins the Breakaway to discuss what the underlying stats are saying about this NYR team, including a historic power play and the difference in Artemi PanarinFinally the guys return and answer a ton of 5 star questions AI'ing a shirt onto a player, Miller's PP work and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 18min
EP 423 - NYR Are Very Good for the Holidays, Why Do Some Fans Want Coal?
This week the guys discuss the success of the Rangers and how fans tend to criticize players even when the team is performing well. They also discuss the fickle nature of fans and how they quickly identify players they want the Rangers to trade for. The conversation then shifts to the expectations for players like Ryan Lindgren.Then the guys answer a ton of questions regarding Chytil's health, the type of targets NYR should go after and much more.Happy Holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 25min
EP 422 - Trocheck's Heater, Big Win vs Bruins & Penguins Downturn with Jesse Marshall
This week the guys discuss a big win vs BOS, Trocheck's enhanced play, Hartford difference makers and much more.Then Jesse Marshall of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss what's gone wrong with PIT this year and why... making a coaching change might not be out of the question.Finally the guys return and answer more question about Trocheck, ref shows and Igor's confidence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 14min
EP 421 - Quick's Revenge, Sports Tropes & Our Friend Fitz
This week the guys discuss Quick's revenge, Jonny Brodz flip goal, a huge let down vs the Caps and much moreThen Fitz joins the Breakaway to discuss how the team is, in fact, good. Ohtani, nonsense and much more.Finally the guys return and answer 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


