Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

The New York Rangers sent shockwaves through the fanbase after releasing a rare, direct letter to fans promising a full roster retool and massive organizational changes — but what does it actually mean? On this episode of Up in the Blue Seats, we break down the Rangers’ statement line by line and debate: Are the Rangers heading toward a soft rebuild or a full teardown? Which core players could be on the trade block? What this letter signals about the front office’s confidence (or panic) How close the Rangers really are to Stanley Cup contention Whether fans should trust the vision — or be worried Is this overdue accountability… or a warning sign that bigger moves are coming? Timecodes** 00:00 Intro 2:00 Letter 2.0 5:50 Who Stays and Who Gets Traded? 13:20 Players response to the Letter 19:10 Young Players Development 22:30 Artemi Panarin's Tenure Coming to An End 29:15 Gabe Perrault's Stepped Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rangers hit a new low and the frustration is boiling over. On the newest episode of Up in the Blue Seats, Mollie  and Brian break down the fallout from the Rangers’ humiliating 10–2 loss in Boston, the lack of response against Seattle, and what it all says about the team’s mental toughness as they sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. The crew also discusses the decision from Mike Sullivan to demote the struggling Alexis Lafrenière to the third line and how the fanbase is fed up and the “Fire Drury” chants have made their way to The Worlds Most Famous Arena. All that and more on the newest episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats’ Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 0:46- 10-2 loss to Boston 6:05- Responding with 4-2 loss to Seattle 11:16- Lafrenière demoted to third line 18:07- “Fire Chris Drury” chants at MSG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up in the Blue Seats is back from the holiday break and the Rangers are facing major questions after a 5–2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. On this episode, Mollie Walker and Brian Boyle break down the Rangers’ scoring struggles at Madison Square Garden, lack of finishing, and why strong net-front play hasn’t translated into goals. The show covers the growing injury crisis, including Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin landing, plus what it means for Jonathan Quick and the Rangers’ depth moving forward.  The crew also dives into Adam Fox’s shocking omission from Team USA, and reaction to James Dolan’s vote of confidence in Chris Drury and Mike Sullivan, and what it means for the Rangers’ future. All that and more on the newest episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats’ Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 1:47- 5-2 loss to Sabres 13:39: Winter Classic takeaways 17:50: Injury bug hits hard 31:08: Olympics/ Team USA  32:47: Adam Fox Snubbed from Team USA 48:30: Reaction to James Dolan comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rangers’ home ice woes continue, and Up In The Blue Seats is back to break it all down! Mollie Walker and Brian Boyle recap a wild stretch for the Blueshirts, including a three-goal comeback and overtime win over Montreal, another shutout loss at Madison Square Garden, and ongoing struggles on special teams. With the Rangers piling up shutouts at home, failing to score consistently, and searching for answers, the frustration is starting to boil over! The crew also dives into Mika Zibanejad’s missed team meeting and benching, the emotional returns of Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba to MSG, and what the fan response said about their legacies. Plus, thoughts on Matt Rempe’s return, and reaction to the Quinn Hughes trade to Minnesota and how involved the Rangers may or may not have been! All that and more on this week’s episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats’ Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 1:44: Loss to Canucks/ Home ice struggles 12:55 Mika Zibanejad’s benching 21:31: Kreider & Trouba’s return to MSG 25:46: Matt Rempe’s return to the lineup 27:52: Reaction to Quinn Hughes trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mollie and Brian are back for another episode of Up In The Blue Seats. After a hard fought stretch against tough opponents, the Rangers came crashing back to earth with a disappointing shutout loss to the Blackhawks and there’s a lot to unpack. The crew break down what went wrong in Chicago, the inconsistent performances from the team’s top players, and why the Rangers’ power play has unraveled without Adam Fox. They also dive into questions surrounding J.T. Miller and weather he will make Team USA and how Mike Sullivan will handle that decision. All that and more on this week's episode of 'Up in the Blue Seats' Timecodes: 00:00: Intro 1:09: Shutout loss to Chicago 2:38: Evaluating the top guys 5:16: J.T. Miller and Team USA 10:46: Injury news 14:39: Power Play issues 22:13: Gabe Perreault 27:39: Officiating vs Golden Knights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a brief hiatus, Up In The Blue Seats returns with a powerful and emotional episode. Mollie Walker and former Ranger Brian Boyle open the show by remembering their friend, colleague, and Hall of Fame hockey writer Larry Brooks, who recently passed away at 75 after a short battle with cancer. Mollie and Brian share heartfelt stories, personal reflections, and behind-the-scenes memories of Larry’s legendary career, his impact on the Rangers community, and the indelible mark he left on journalism, the NHL, and everyone who knew him. The crew then dives into the Rangers recent stretch including Adam Fox being placed on LTIR, Artemi Panarin’s resurgence and how the team can’t afford to lose him, and how the OT win over the Stars could help kickstart the Rangers on home ice. All that and more on this week’s episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats’ Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 00:52- Remembering Larry Brooks 12:39- Adam Fox headed to LTIR 24:30 -More injury news 27:44- Jonathan Quick’s case for Team USA 33:28- Artemi Panarin’s recent stretch 44:18- Overtime win vs Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Vaccaro, a veteran New York Post sports columnist, shares heartfelt memories of Larry Brooks, the iconic figure in sports media who recently passed away. Vaccaro reflects on Brooks' remarkable journey, from his early aspirations to his legendary press-box presence. He recounts how Brooks mentored young journalists, influenced players with his Slapshots column, and even guided him through a challenging writing moment. The discussion celebrates Brooks’ enduring legacy in elevating colleagues and shaping the landscape of hockey journalism.

In this episode of 'Up in the Blue Seats', the Rangers’ baffling struggles at Madison Square Garden take center stage. Six games in, the numbers are… shocking. From nearly zero time playing with a lead, to 1 goal in 15 home periods, and a power-play that is dead last in the entire NHL....nothing seems to be going right for the Rangers at home. Mollie and Brian break down what’s going wrong, why it’s happening, and whether there’s actually light at the end of the tunnel for the Blueshirts. Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 00:35- Rangers struggles at MSG 16:48- Successful 4 game road trip 22:54- Injury updates 24:35- Power Play issues 28:41- Rangers call up Jaroslav Chmelar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up In The Blue Seats is a New York Rangers hockey podcast as only the New York Post sports section can create. The hosts are former Rangers and 15-year NHL center Brian Boyle and NY Post Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker. Brian and Mollie break down the latest news about the Rangers and take you inside the locker room with Hockey Hall of Fame NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks. They are joined by current and former players and special guests. “Up in the Blue Seats” is available every Thursday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rangers get back in the win column with a much-needed 2–0 shutout over the Canucks in Vancouver — and the emotions were high as captain J.T. Miller returned to face his former team. Mollie Walker and Brian Boyle break down the statement win and how the Rangers identity is starting to take shape under Mike Sullivan. Plus the crew dives into Alexis Lafreniere's rough start and what needs to happen for him to fix it before its too late, along with injury updates on Matt Rempe and Vincent Trocheck and how the lineup changes could benefit the Rangers in the long run.All that and more on the newest episode of 'Up in the Blue Seats' Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 1:00- Win vs Canucks 5:08 J.T. Miller’s return to Vancouver 14:29- Alexis Lafreniere’s struggles 20:00- Matt Rempe injury update 22:55- Shifting around the lines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices