

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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Mar 12, 2021 • 31min
BSB OT 75 - NYR vs BOS, Yikes. Is It Time To Criticize David Quinn?
This week, the guys review an absolutely terrible game vs BOS and discuss NYR's decision to keep Georgie over Hank and Quinn overcoaching vs a superior team.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 30min
EP 277 - Is Georgiev the Long Term Backup Goalie Solution & A Meltdown In Buffalo Could Be NYR's Gain with Travis Yost of TSN
This week, the guys breakdown Georgiev's struggles and how Kinkaid should likely be the starter vs PIT, along with the fantastic play from Chytil upon return, and a very disappointing game vs the Penguins.
Then, Travis Yost of TSN joins the Breakaway to spread some knowledge of what's happening with the Buffalo Sabres- how did they get to this point and will they really have to move on from Eichel? What about other disgruntled superstars around the league? And are the Leafs.... actually good, or is it just their division?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4, 2021 • 33min
BSB OT 74 - Chris Kreider: Human Fireball & Igor's Noncontact Injury
This week in OT, the guys discuss Igor being helped off the ice, feeling sick about it, and what that means for NYR moving forward, along with Mika being benched and of course, Chris Kreider staying absolutely blistering hot.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 10min
EP 276 - A Tale of Two Games vs BOS & Jack Eichel Rumors Heating Up with Emma Vigeland
This week, the guys break down the tale of two very different games vs BOS, bringing Georgie in after his injury, fighting post-game and 5-star questions.
Then, Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report joins the Breakaway to discuss all things NYR, from the rebuild to Jack Eichel's possible arrival and what it would take to get him and much much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 2021 • 39min
BSB OT 73 - Chris Kreider's Hat Trick Brings NYR Just Short vs AV and The Flyers
This week in OT, the guys breakdown the 4-3 loss to the Flyers in which Chris Kreider scored a hat trick, and somehow the depleted Rangers team kept it close vs AV's turtling system. Also, is it time to move Lafreniere up to the top Power Play? Let's discuss.
And more nonsense.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2021 • 1h 12min
EP 275 - Artemiy Panarin is Stepping Away from Hockey & Eichel Trades with Ishaan Tharoor of The Washington Post
This week the guys break down the truly shocking news that Artemiy Panarin will be stepping away from the New York Rangers for the time being facing allegations from one of his former coaches. Ryan and Greg break down the situation as best as they can and what it means for a struggling New York Rangers offense moving forward, also discuss how the Sun melts ice and the NHL should probably figure that out.
Then Foreign affairs columnist Ishaan Tharoor of The Washington Post joins the breakaway to discuss the current state of affairs in Russia and how the Panarin situation is being viewed currently, the reports from Russia, what does Panarin stepping away mean, and being the Ranger fan that he is, the guys can't but help themselves to discuss some Jack Eichel packages for this offseason
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Feb 18, 2021 • 32min
BSB OT 72 - Kaapo and Panarin Drag NYR to a Much Needed Win in OT
This week in OT the guys breakdown an absolutely miserable game vs PHI ending in an exciting win, Quinn sending Kaapo Kakko out first in the shootout, and of course Sam saying "Nolan Ryan, excuse me"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 7min
EP 274 - Mika's Ice Cold Streak, Lafrenière's Frigid Start & Mollie Walker of The New York Post
This week the guys break down if the Devils vs NYR will actually happen, What about the Flyers? Will NYR play in Lake Tahoe? Can Mika actually sustain this level of cold streak? What about Lafrenière?? Is Ryan Lindgren still bleeding??? And much much more
Then Mollie Walker, co-host of Up In The Blue Seats of the New York Post, joins the breakaway to discuss her story on Adam Fox's childhood, how the vets need to step up as the kids continue to develop, hockey fights, Quinn's decisions, and everything in between.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 2021 • 31min
BSB OT 71 - Adam Fox, Adam Fox, Adam Fox & Taking the Best Team in the NHL to OT
How does Adam Fox keep getting better? Will his body save be forgotten in NYR history? Can Georgie stop a Breakaway? NYR fought hard and took a tough team to OT with Panarin clearly feeling some sort of injury, the guys break it all down.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
EP 273 - Good News: Defense is Good? Bad News: Offense is Bad? & NYI vs NYR with our friend James Duffy
This week the guys discuss the defense being (very) good, Miller being way ahead of schedule, Strome being...a very unique case for NYR, and how much this team misses Chytil.
Then, James Duffy of Obstructed Views joins the Breakaway to discuss the state of NYI vs NYR, how the game lacked intensity, Miller and Fox for the next decade, and the future of our goalie battles.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices