Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers bouncing back from Sunday’s loss to the lowly Canadiens with a win over the Blue Jackets. They discuss Jaroslav Halak playing well, K’Andre Miller’s insane buzzer-beating goal and the big matchup ahead Thursday against the NHL’s best Bruins. Mollie then gives out her top five NHL cities and top five NHL arenas after visiting her final one on Monday in Columbus. (19:43) The Post’s Hall of Famer Larry Brooks then drops by to react to last Thursday’s thrilling finish at MSG, Miller’s sensational play, what his next contract may look like, the Rangers top power play units, Coach Gallant holding the team together and evaluating the Bruins historic first half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers 4-3 win over the Wild Tuesday night. They discuss Chris Kreider’s injury, what it means for Alexis Lafreniere, Ryan Gosling kissing Henrik Lundqvist on the jumbotron, Ryan Reaves returning to MSG, reacting to his comments on his ending with the Rangers and Coach Gallant’s response to Mollie on those comments. (11:14) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to talk about Lafreniere’s time to shine with Kreider out, Reaves’ comments and Filip Chytil needing more ice time. (24:30) ESPN Radio NY Rangers play-by-play announcer and radio host Don La Greca then joins Jake and producer Andrew Harts. La Greca talks about the current Rangers, why he hates shootouts, what the Blueshirts should do at the trade deadline, his Rangers fandom and future on the radio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers’ 5-3 win Tuesday to end the Hurricanes 11-game win streak. They then discuss the Jimmy Vesey contract extension and why it was a brilliant move. They then answer subtext questions from listeners on Ben Harpur, Alexis LaFreniere’s Rangers future, ranking which players to retain moving forward and Vitali Kravtsov’s play. (14:18) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to react to the Vesey extension, what to do with the defensemen contract-wise moving forward and how the Rangers can fill their needs via trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers ugly 4-0 loss to the Capitals Tuesday. They discuss Gerard Gallant’s tough practice Wednesday, lineup changes, having no more games against the Islanders this season and Igor Shesterkin hosting a few of the Islanders for Christmas at his home. (9:46) The Post’s Larry Brooks stops by to talk about the various lineup changes, what players he might put on a line together, what to do with Alexis Lafreniere and where the Blueshirts go from here with a tough stretch ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers’ seven-game win streak coming to an end in Pittsburgh Tuesday night. NY Post Islanders beat writer Ethan Sears joins the show to preview Islanders-Rangers at The Garden Thursday and analyze the Isles up and down season thus far. (17:59) MSG Network Rangers iconic play-by-play announcer Sam Rosen then joins the show to chat with Jake and Andrew Harts about his career, the current Rangers and some of his favorite broadcasting memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers 4-3 win in OT over the Devils. They discuss the comeback victory, the four-game win streak and the team finally stacking wins. Mollie then answers subtext questions on Vitali Kravtsov, Sammy Blais, cap space and Coach Gallant’s line changes. (14:41) Devils legend and MSG SportsNet analyst Ken Daneyko then joins the show. Mr. Devil talks about the rivalry with the Rangers, the development of the Devils’ young core, Alexis LaFreniere taking longer than expected to develop and hating the Rangers during his playing days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Larry Brooks open the show talking about the Rangers coming back in the third period to beat the Blues. They discuss why the win was critical, Larry’s rare in-game tweets and K’Andre Miller scoring his first goal of the year. Longtime ESPN anchor, In The Crease host, ESPN NHL reporter and rabid Rangers fan Linda Cohn then joins the show. Cohn discusses her Rangers fandom, her all-time favorite Rangers goalie, Captain Trouba, why Rangers fans should not panic yet and a potential trade for Patrick Kane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Mollie Walker, Jake Brown and Andrew Harts open the show talking about the Rangers’ much-needed win in Ottawa Wednesday. They discuss Jaroslav Halak’s first Rangers win, the Devils being for real, concerns with Igor Shesterkin’s struggles and whether it’s time to panic. They also talk about the Rangers trading Ryan Reaves, the chances they make a deal for Patrick Kane and debate whether Coach Gallant is on the hot seat. Mollie then goes inside the locker room, breaking down her conversations with K’Andre Miller and Chris Kreider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts open the show talking about the Rangers’ roller coaster season thus far. They also get into the upcoming west coast trip and early season overreactions on Jaroslav Halak, goal differential and the Metro division getting better. Mollie then answers a few mailbag questions on roster decisions, Jimmy Vesey and players progressing at Hartford. (21:08) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to discuss the Rangers’ inconsistent play, Ryan Reaves’ role and the power play struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show reacting to the Rangers’ 4-3 loss loss to the Islanders Tuesday. (3:50) The Post’s Larry Brooks stops by to discuss the missed tripping penalty, the three-game losing streak, the mood in the locker room, Igor Shesterkin’s average play and what Brooksie would do to turn things around. (19:30) Former Rangers center, Devils Stanley Cup champion and NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp then joins the show. Rupp discusses the Mitchell Miller situation, how he would rate the Rangers season thus far, if there is such a thing as a hangover from last season’s success, impressions of Gerard Gallant as a head coach after playing for him and how players react to referees’ missed calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices