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 17, 2019 • 1h 12min
EP 213 - Did the Devils Sink the Trade Market for NYR & Rob Luker Talks New York Ranger Analytics
This week the guys discuss if the NJ Devils ruined the trade market for NYR, the return of Kravstov to the AHL and what you can now expect for Chris Kreider in a trade.
Then Rob Luker joins the Breakaway to discuss his analytic findings. Rob touches on how the defense could be improved, possible reasons for keeping certain lines together and everyone chips in on discussing Quinn's line blender
Finally the guys return and answer some spicy 5 star questions and give grades to the organization as a whole. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 10, 2019 • 1h 31min
EP 212 - Kravtsov's Possible Return, Georgiev's Future and The New York Rangers & Analytics. Also The Knicks Wall on NYR vs Knicks.
This week the guys talk about Kravstov's possible return to America, Georgievs absolute dominance and what his future could be on the Rangers. Then the guys answer 5 star questions which include Rangers & analytics, Kreiders future return & much much more.
Then the guys from The Knicks Wall join the podcast to discuss the stark difference between the Rangers and Knicks, the different feelings on Dolan and what exactly is happening with the Knicks currently Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 3, 2019 • 1h 16min
EP 211 - The New York Rangers are Consistently Inconsistent & Our 4 Year Anniversary with Bryan Wojtanik
This week the guys open up the show talking about their differences, the differences between the Devils rebuild & NYRs rebuild & answer some 5 star questions including one on if Strome has done enough to be a core piece moving forward
Then dear good friend of the podcast Bryan Wojtanik joins the Breakaway to celebrate the 4 year anniversary, talk about his experience leaving twitter, why Hajek is going to stay in the line up, what is up with the power play & Ryan makes a life announcement along with much much more.
Thank you all for all the love and support over the years. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2019 • 32min
BSB OT - New York Rangers All Decade Team
On this special bonus BSB OT the guys discuss the NYR all decade team and Greg provides constructive criticism to Ryan for his squad Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2019 • 1h 12min
EP 210 - Zucc's Return, Tony's Analytics & Former NYR Prospect Vince Pedrie
This week the guys discuss Zucc's return, feelings on Kreider's time as a Ranger coming to an end, Tony's twitter antics & the transformation of the Rangers after the MTL comeback
Then Vince Pedrie joins the Breakaway to discuss his time at Hartford, his path to the pros, his thoughts on Chytil & why he retired from hockey
Finally the guys come back and answer your 5 star questions as always
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2019 • 1h 25min
EP 209 - Lias to the AHL, Possible Georgiev Trade & NYR Beat Writer Vince Mercogliano
(1:07) This week the guys end up talking about Lias heading back to the AHL, Greg attempts to predict and push into existence a New York Ranger trade and the guys discuss a plan for the goalie situation moving forward
(34:55) Then NYR beat writer Vince Mercogliano joins the breakaway to discuss Lias being sent down, Mika's injury, Kakko's illness and dealing with NYR twitter
(1:03:16) Finally the guys come back and answer some 5 star questions have their minds explode when rankings NY sports team owners
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Nov 12, 2019 • 1h 56min
EP 208 - What to do with Lias Andersson & WWE Superstar Eric Young
(1:05) This week the guys discuss how to think about Lias Andersson moving forward, should the Rangers keep Ryan Strome and how to handle Mika's injury information.
(41:11) Then WWE Superstar Eric Young joins the Breakaway to talk about his history with Fantasy hockey, why he thinks the Rangers will still make the playoffs & stories from the WWE
(1:17:25) Finally the guys come back and answer EIGHT 5 star questions and discuss Trouba's start to the season, Hajek vs Lindgren & 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
Nov 5, 2019 • 1h 20min
EP 207 - Chytil Returns, Kakko Breaks Out & Ottawa Brings the Grit
(1:10) This week the guys talk about the quality wins vs TB/NSH and how the Rangers could get so easily handled by Ottawa after putting together back to back quality performances. Why Lindgren needs to perform now, who will sit for Staal & Kakko showing up when no one else did.
(44:06) Later in the show the guys answer 5 star questions from the listeners discussing Kreider/Strome/Georgiev trade value & what it would take to get Puljujärvi from EDM Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2019 • 1h 31min
EP 206 - Is Quinn Getting the Bin? Chytil SZN & Thomas Williams of Stray from the Path
(1:28) This week the guys talk about David Quinn's quotes on the team, if he deserves to get fired, Tony Deangelo's performance, Chytil and Lindgren's call up and Kravstov back to the KHL. Sheesh there's a lot to talk about
(50:30) Then Thomas Williams of Long Island based hardcore band Stray from the Path joins the Breakaway to discuss the new album and his hardcore Rangers fandom and his thoughts on Kravstov going back to the KHL and the questionable bets he makes on the Rangers every year. Thomas also breaks the F-bomb record for a Blueshirts Breakaway episode.
(1:18:30) Finally the guys come back and answer some 5 star questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2019 • 1h 12min
EP 205 - What to Make of David Quinn's Decisions & Mitch Brown of The Athletic on Kakko & Kravtsov
This week the guys break down a tough 0-3 week and evaluate how Quinn has done so far, go over the line changes and of course answer your 5 star questions
Then Mitch Brown joins the Breakaway to discuss his evaluation of Kakko & Kravtsov, and sheds on light on Kravtsov's slow start. Mitch is nice enough to also provide some thoughts on some other prospects and ones... you may not even have heard of yet.
Finally the guys come back and talk about some of the Wow it's a Nice City stickers they are sending out to supporters and close up the showAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


