Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers

Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan
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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
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Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 17min

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
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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 49min

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
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Feb 4, 2025 • 2h 1min

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
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Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 21min

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
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Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 53min

EP 479 - The JT Miller Of It All with Shayna Goldman

This week the guys discuss JT Miller trade rumors from the weekend along with NYR's continued play and finding ways to get points.Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss NYR's mini resurgence, JT Millers value and moreFinally the guys return and answer 5 star questions including when they became an old married couple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 37min

EP 478 - Are NYR Back with Peter Baugh

This week, Peter Baugh, NHL writer for The Athletic, joins to discuss the New York Rangers' recent revival and what it means for their season. He shares insights on locker room dynamics and possible trade scenarios, particularly around key players like Chris Kreider. The conversation also highlights the potential impact of emerging talents and tackles the excitement and challenges of the upcoming Winter Classic. With a mix of humor and critical analysis, they reflect on the team's journey and future prospects.
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Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 37min

EP 477 - Kaliyev Claimed, Injuries & Trying to Turn It Around With Our Friend Fitz

This week the guys discuss NYR claiming Kaliyev, Kreider's Injuries, Trade Deadline Values and much moreThen friend of the show Fitz joins the show to discuss how this season got lost, cursed franchises, Matt Rempe and moreFinally the guys return to answer a ton of 5 star questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 20min

EP 476 - What a Disaster. What is the Goal of This Season Now?

This week Ryan and Greg discuss how NYR are toxic top to bottom and what is the goal of this season now that... things are the way they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 24, 2024 • 2h 1min

EP 475 - Coal For The Holidays, Kakko Traded & Endless Misery with Jackie Redmond

This week the guys discuss a holiday treat of losing to NJD is disgusting fashion and all the other insane things that happened this week including Kakko trading, Rempe suspension and much moreThen Jackie Redmond joins the show to discuss NYR disfunction, the culture of the org and WWEFinally the guys return and answer a lot of sad 5 star questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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