

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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Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 4min
EP 289 - After Watching the AVs does Grit Really Matter? & Jesse Marshall on Malkin Rumors & Future of the Penguins
This week Greg absolutely roasts Ryan a ton, they discuss Reaves and if Grit even matters when you're so skilled
Then Jesse Marshall of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss the future of Malkin in PIT, what changes are likely to be made and what NYR potentially missed out on by PIT deciding to keep their head coachAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2021 • 1h 14min
EP 288 - Should Connor McDavid Force a Trade & Our Dear Friend Vince Mercogliano on NYR Summer
Let's keep this simple. Should Connor McDavid force his way to NYR? People are asking! The guys discuss the playoffs and the implications it has on NYR summer.
Then NYR beat writer for USA Today and Good Dear Friend/Arch-Nemesis Vince Mercogliano joins the show to discuss NYR taking big swings this off season, how the coaching search is far from over and not getting too attached to prospects.
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May 18, 2021 • 1h 8min
EP 287 - Playoffs, Barkov, Expansion Draft Hijinks & NHL All Star John Scott
This week the guys breakdown the NHL playoff, if Barkov is an option for NYR & something fishy with the expansion draft
Then NHL All Star John Scott joins the breakaway to discuss his time as a Ranger, Torts, NYR's desire to add grit and more
Finally the guys come back and answer a ton of Patreon questions and even some 5 star review questions!
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May 12, 2021 • 31min
Blueshirts Breakaway Emergency Podcast: David Quinn is No Longer New York Rangers Head Coach
The guys react to David Quinn and his staff being let go and who the upcoming candidates will be. Will there be a Torts reunion?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2021 • 1h 45min
EP 286 - The Drury Era, Eichel & Lindgren's Extension With Larry Brooks & Shayna Goldman
What a time for the New York Rangers. This week the guys discuss the start of the Drury Era, Eichel going scorched earth on Buffalo and the value of Ryan Lindgren's extension
(23:50) Then, the Click King himself, Larry Brooks of the NY Post joins the Breakaway to discuss his thoughts on the season, the change of the guard, what's possible this off season, will NYR go for Eichel and his NYR untouchables.
(59:00) After, Shayna Goldman of The Athletic also joins the Breakaway to breakdown the RFA class for NYR, the coaching situation and discuss well, now what?
Finally the guys come back and answer some 5 star questions from the Patreons
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May 5, 2021 • 31min
Blueshirts Breakaway Emergency Podcast: JD & Gorton Are No Longer With The New York Rangers
JD & Gorton are no longer with NYR, Chris Drury now President and GM, the guys break it downAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2021 • 1h 2min
EP 285 - Tom Wilson is a Dirty Hockey Player, That's the Podcast
The guys discuss Tom Wilson being a dirty hockey player, a rough weekend vs the Isles, Quinn's possible disconnect and Tom Wilson being a dirty hockey player
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Apr 27, 2021 • 1h 23min
EP 284 - A Glimmer of Playoff Hope, Is Kreider a NYR next Season? & Director of #1 Netflix Film "What Lies Below" Braden Duemmler
This week the guys discuss slim playoff hopes, Kreider's chances of being on NYR next year and other strange possibilities
Then director of #1 Netflix Film "What Lies Below" & NYR Superfan Braden Duemmler joins the Breakaway to discuss his film, his arguments for a coaching change and the future of the franchise
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Apr 23, 2021 • 32min
BSB OT 81 - NYR's Playoff Dreams are Gone, So What Now? (The Last BSB OT On Our Main Feed)
The guys recap a very winnable loss vs PHI, Zac Jones debut and what NYR should do with their last 9 games
This will be the last BSB OT on our main feed, it will be moving to Patreon.com/BlueshirtsBreakawayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2021 • 1h 14min
EP 283 - NYR's Path to the Playoffs is Through The Islanders & Jeffrey Bellone on State of NY Sports
This week the guys discuss NYR improbable but not impossible path to the Playoffs and what exactly they'll need to do to get there aka beat the Islanders. Also touched on is a certain hockey team from Tampa Bay and a light and polite conversation about Lindy Ruff
Then Jeffrey Bellone of Fangraphs and Knicks Film School joins the Breakaway to discuss the state of NY sports, ranking the area head coaches, title chances and why we are all so hard on coaches
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