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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Jan 17, 2019 • 35min
Rosie's House of Hockey EP 1 - Head Coach Randy Velischek
In a 4 part mini series the hosts of Blueshirts Breakaway are teaming up with the Metropolitan Riveters to give you a deeper look into the NWHL and the team.
On the first episode Head Coach Randy Velischek joins the guys to talk his transition into coaching, the future of the NWHL, players to watch on the Riveters & offers insight into coaching decisions
On February 2nd Ryan and Greg will be at the Riveters game, come join us!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2019 • 1h 14min
EP 165 - Undefeated at Barclays and Defeated Everywhere Else! Also Trade Preview SZN.
This week the guys break down calling up Ryan Lindgren, why it's so silly to carry 8 dmen on a roster and give some praise to Ryan Strome.
Then Alison Lukan of The Athletic Cleveland joins the Breakaway to discuss Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky & Rick Nash's retirement
Shortly after Kent Wilson of The Athletic Calgary jumps on with the guys to discuss potential trade pieces for the Flames
Finally the guys come back and talk about the drink up, thank some fans who came out and offer @FitzGSN_ an option for future eventsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 2019 • 1h 10min
EP 164 - Making Sense of a Total Meltdown & Zucc's Last Days as a Ranger
This week Greg and Cookie discuss one of the worse Ranger weeks in podcast history, What's the deal with Lindy Ruff & deep dive Zucc's last days as a Ranger
Then Ethan Levy of Gotham Sports joins the guys to talk Islanders, NFL Football and the Rangers v Islanders Meetup at Offside Tavern this Saturday in NYC at 1 pmAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 1, 2019 • 1h 14min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 163 - What to Make Lias to the AHL & Guest Ryan Stimson
Happy New Year Everyone!
This week the guys discuss Lias being sent to the AHL and what it means for him as a player. How the coaching staff sets different expectations for different players especially Chytil and how to evaluate Kreider and Zibby as assets moving forward
Then Ryan Stimson joins the guys to discuss his new book Tape to Space: Redefining Modern Hockey Tactics and the happenings throughout the Buffalo Sabers organization
If you're in the NYC area on January 12th don't forget to come to our event at offside tavern for Rangers vs IslandersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 2018 • 1h 10min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 162 - Holiday Listener Mailbag!
Happy Holidays everyone!
This week the guys talk about how they won't discuss Kevin Hayes anymore, McQuaid's value and then answer a ton of listener question about the Rangers and some nonsenseAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2018 • 37min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 161 - The Rangers Love Overtime
On a very jet-lagged edition of Blueshirts Breakaway -
The guys discuss the injuries of Shattenkirk and Fast, what to do with Lias, what to make of Hajek as a prospect.
The guys end their Ranger talk a little earlier than usual, talk a bit of hot stove baseball for the Yankees and Mets and move on to their sports experiences while across the pondAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2018 • 2h 7min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 160 - Kravtsov to the States & Best of Blueshirts Breakaway with Commentary
The guys are in Europe so on a special episode they do some commentary on their "best of" moments from the podcast history
In order: Episode 1, 51 pounds of almond joy, Greg blows out his hamstring, Adam Clendening interview, The question with Woj & the entire Momcast (which is worth a relisten)
Then the guys (1:35:28 is the timestamp) add an episode which was never released to the public at the end of the episode called "B or no B"
Not sure we're alive! Pray for us!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2018 • 1h 26min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 159 - What to Make of Brady Skjei & Analytics/Prospects with Drew Way
This week the guys break down what happened to the Rangers since beating the Islanders 5-0, go through every defense-men and their role on the team and..... say nice things... about...Marc Staal?
Then Drew Way of Blueshirts Breakaway (nice plug)joins the boys to talk some analytics and also his thoughts on some upcoming prospects
Finally and don't act surprised, Greg goes through his emotions on the deal the Mets made for Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano, followed by some brief nonsense at the end.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2018 • 1h 15min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 158 - 3 Year Anniversary Episode
It's our 3 year anniversary! I know, we can't believe it either.
The guys break down the play of the Rangers over the holiday, dissect the Quinn Bin and talk about Zucc's injury
Then James Duffy of PT Isles comes on to talk about the Islanders and Rangers rivalry and life with Trotz
Finally the guys come back, talk about the 3 years of Blueshirts Breakaway their favorite parts, how the podcast will end & how much they hate each otherAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2018 • 1h 10min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 157 - The Quinn Bin Effect & Katie Baker of The Ringer
Happy thanksgiving!
This week the guys break down Skjei's benching, the Strome trade & losing to the Islanders again
After Katie Bakes of The Ringer joins the guys to speak about Hank's legacy and of course Mike Francesca
Finally the guys come back and discuss their time at the Riveters game & Rangers "What ifs"
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