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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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 36min
EP 437 - A Weekend of Milestones & Diandra Loux on Potential TB Match Up
This week the guys discuss how NYR had an amazing weekend and while they played a good game vs PIT, Trouba had some mistakes that need to be fixed before the playoffs.Then Diandra Loux joins the Breakaway to discuss the TB Lightning, their season and the potential NYR match upFinally the guys return and do a 2nd open really they recorded before the PIT game that goes right into 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 30min
EP 436 - The Final Stretch with our friends Fitz
This week the guys discuss Greg's weekend, how NYR should handle games going down the stretch, Lindgren's healing abilities and much moreThen Fitz joins the Breakaway to discuss if this team is good, Panarin's insane season, keeping Miller+Schneider together and the disastrous metroFinally the guys return and Greg does his yearly rant about how he's a Mets fan and no one is surprised but some 5 star questions get answered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 46min
EP 435 - What Lindgren's Injury Means for NYR & Emerson Etem on NHL Playoffs
This week the guys discuss Lindgren's injury, what that means for the team moving forward and all the good that happened over the past week.Then former NYR Emerson Etem joins the Breakaway to discuss preparing for the playoffs, Rempe and things we may have missed at the trade deadlineFinally the guys return and answer 5 star questions about the current season and Greg discusses the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 45min
EP 434 - Post Trade Deadline with Vince Mercogliano
This week the guys discuss the new look NYR after the deadline and two... stress free wins vs NJD and STL. Rempe is part of an amazing sequence and ruins it with a bad hit and boy oh boy is the schedule brutal.Then Vince Mercogliano of Lohud joins the Breakaway to discuss the deadline, what moves happened, what didn't and why and... what now?Finally the guys return and discuss chopped cheese, yet again along with answer a ton of 5 star questions of the trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 23min
EP 433 - Trade Deadline Episode
The hosts discuss potential trades for players like Wennberg and Frank Vatrano, express concerns about the lackluster trade deadline availability of quality players, explore trade options, reflect on NJD firing Ruff impact on Metro, and delve into intriguing 5-star questions. Additionally, Greg explains the play 'Oklahoma' to Ryan, leaving him very confused.
Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 22min
EP 432 - Why Can't NYR Win Every Single Game & Emily Kaplan on Trade Deadline
This week the guys react to the end of the NYR win streak, Matt Rempe is good and much moreThen Emily Kaplan of ESPN joins the Breakaway to discuss NYR's needs at the deadline and what other teams in the East can be expected to doFinally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions on underappreciated Rangers and scoring on breakaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 35min
EP 431 - Stadium Series & Trade Deadline with Larry Brooks
This week the guys discuss EVERYTHING about the comeback stadium series win vs NYI including the sun, the presentation and the chaos.Then Larry Brooks of the NY Post joins the Breakaway to discuss the trade deadline, what this team needs moving forward, the coaching staff and more.Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions on first round draws, this years helmet throw and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 19min
EP 430 - Igor's Back, How to Fix Mika & Shayna Goldman
This week the guys recap the Flames game, Igor looking like his old self and... PP1 looking kinda the same! 3rd line good by the way.Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss hitting pucks into empty nets, trade targets, and much moreFinally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions, as per usual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 29min
EP 429 - An Instant Classic, Plus Our Devils Correspondent Jeff on the State of the Metro
Ryan is stuck on a business trip, so Greg catches him up on Rangers/Avs. Then, Jeff returns to update us on the Devils and his take on the Metro, plus all your Five Star Questions and some WWE talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2024 • 2h 1min
EP 428 - Chytil Done for the Season, Trade Targets & Katie Baker of The Ringer
Katie Baker from The Ringer joins the podcast to discuss rooting for Quick, WFAN, and her time covering the FTX trial. The hosts also engage in playful discussions about a half-baked idea related to NASCAR viewership, the impact of fights on the Rangers' season, the significance of Adam Secor to the team, and potential trade targets. They also talk about league-forced player suspensions, fan opinions, the current state of a radio station, and the narrator's experience covering a trial. The discussion includes topics such as Jason Kelsey's wife, the Rangers' prospects, the Royal Rumble, and a new idea called placebo driver.


