
Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers
The Athletic
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.
Location:
United States
Networks:
The Athletic
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 543 - Lessons Learned From This Season
4/14/2026
This week the guys discuss what we learned from this NYR season, what to make of Sullivan and other players moving forward and is Igor still the best goalie in the league? Then the guys return and answer is Baty just Schendier in the 5 star questions section. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:07:53
The Flying V EP 24 - This Is The End with Rick Carpiniello
4/10/2026
Rick Carpinello joins to talk about the New York Rangers' recent performance, team dynamics, and offseason strategies. They explore the team's current state, player development, draft prospects, and potential trades, providing insights from a seasoned journalist now enjoying retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:34:18
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 542 - Brady Tkachuk vs Alexis Lafrenière & the Youth Movement with Lydia Pirner
4/7/2026
This week the guys discuss NYR's recent success, Brady Tkachuk vs Alexis Lafrenière and making sense of all the winning. Then NYR beat Lydia Pirner joins the Breakaway to discuss her time in the locker room this season, the roller coaster of vibes and how the youth movement has effected their play Then the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions as always. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:27:03
The Flying V: EP 23 - The Big Sick with The Athletic's Peter Baugh
4/2/2026
The Flying V returns! Vince Mercogliano recaps the week that was for the Rangers, with an emphasis on player development, fan reaction to the recent wins, and how it's all impacting the team's draft position. Plus, The Athletic's Peter Baugh hops on to talk about season dynamics, lineup debates, and who might become a Ranger this summer. Then, Q's with a helping of A's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:18:51
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 541 - Good Vibes From the Kids, Bad Vibes for the Tank
3/31/2026
This week, Ryan is angry that NYR are winning meaningless games but it is nice to see some fun, but Ryan would like you to know, he's quite upset they are winning games. Greg tries his best to make positives of the situations. Then the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:17:38
The Flying V: EP 22 - Back to the Future with The Athletic's Scott Wheeler
3/26/2026
The Flying V returns! Vince breaks down the Rangers organizational prospect rankings, young talent emerging on the roster, and Mika's 1,000th career game. Then, prospect guru Scott Wheeler joins the show to discuss the Rangers prospect depth, the future for Gabe Perreault + Liam Greentree, and a quick outlook on the upcoming draft. Plus, A's to your Q's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:41:52
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 540 - Mika's 1000, the Tank & Mike Sullivan Deep Dive with Jesse Marshall
3/24/2026
This week, the guys record before NYR take 9 total shots vs OTT. Discuss Mika's 1000 games milestone, the best NYR forwards of the last 11 years and more. Then Jesse Marshall join the Breakaway to discuss Mike Sullivan and helps make sense of this year Finally the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:33:59
The Flying V: EP 21 - Everybody Wants Some with ESPN's Emily Kaplan
3/19/2026
The Flying V returns! The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano talks JT Miller's return to the lineup, young players rising to the occasion, and what all this means for the future. Plus, ESPN's immaculate (cousin) Emily Kaplan makes her return to recap the trade deadline, the plans the Rangers are working on for the summer, and the dreaded rebuild v. retool debate. Then, answer to some of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:32:44
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 539 - Panarin's Return, The Lafrenissance & Gabe's Development
3/17/2026
This week the guys discuss Panarin's quotes returning to MSG for the first time, Laf's wild week and a half and why Gabes development is a key cornerstone of this team moving forward. And a bunch of 5 star questions about how to get good players for free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:20:33
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 538 - Post Deadline, Trocheck Stays and What Now with Vince Mercogliano
3/10/2026
This week the guys discuss what did and mostly didn't happen at the trade deadline. Then Vince Mercogliano of the Athletic and The Flying V join the Breakaway to discuss who was in and who was out on Trocheck, how the summer plays out and how Drury is looking at his possible moves. Finally the guys return and answer a ton of 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:54:36
The Flying V: EP 20 - 500 Days of Trocheck
3/9/2026
NYR decide to keep Trocheck, what does this mean for the team, his value moving forward and what could happen this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:54:56
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 537 - Trade Deadline Preview with Colin Stephenson
3/3/2026
This week the guys discuss Trocheck's trade destinations, the vibe around this trade deadline, Fox's comments and more. Then Colin Stephenson of Newsday join the Breakaway to discuss this trade deadline and how many players can go along with the feeling around the locker room after the Olympic return Finally the guys return and answer a TON of 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:58:27
The Flying V: EP 19 - New Jack City with The Athletic's Michael Russo
2/26/2026
A post-Olympics episode of The Flying V is here! Vince Mercogliano is back discussing the Olympic hangover, what gold for Team USA means moving forward, and an update on the health front as the Rangers get set to return. Plus, fresh from Italy, The Athletic's Michael Russo joins the show to discuss what its like to cover the games, how team building played a role in Milan, and the never-ending Vincent Trocheck-to-Minnesota rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:52:12
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 536 - USA Win Gold
2/24/2026
The guys discuss hockey belonging to the USA, how they have to watch NYR after this and a bunch of 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:12:46
The Flying V: EP 18 - The Green(tree) Mile with The Athletic's Corey Pronman
2/19/2026
Vince Mercogliano returns for his weekly dive into all things New York Rangers. This week, he looks at the Olympic performances of the handful of Rangers in Italy, how training and rehab is going back in the states for those who didn't travel, and the future outlook for the team once the break is over. Plus, The Athletic's Corey Pronman joins the show to talk Liam Greentree, the Rangers prospect pool, and an outlook to the 2026 NHL Draft. Plus, answers to your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:10:03
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 535 - Lessons from This Season and USA's Path to Gold
2/17/2026
This week the guys discuss the lessons they've learned from the season, what questions they still have and.... how has Drury's relationship management potentially pushed out even more players. Then the guys return and answer a ton of 5 star questions, you know the drill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:36:12
The Flying V: EP 17 - The Italian Job with Bill Bowler of the Windsor Spitfires
2/12/2026
The Flying V with Vince Mercogliano returns! This week, Vince discusses the trade deadline outlook for the Rangers, how prospect development plays a role in all their decisions, putting a bow on the Artemi Panarin trade, and forecasting who might be next to leave. Plus, Windsor Spitfires GM Bill Bowler joins the show to discuss Liam Greentree, the newest Ranger prospect. Then, answers to your questions from Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:19:18
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 534 - The Panarin Trade Saga with Vince Mercogliano & Zach Dooley
2/10/2026
This week the guys recap the Panarin trade, Trocheck foreshadowing and more Then Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic and Flying V (great pod) joins the Breakaway to discuss the Panarin trade saga, what happened, what didn't, what's true, what's not, what now? And... a lot more. Then Kings Insider Zach Dooley drops by quick to talk about the Panarin trade from the Kings Perspective Finally the guys return to answer most of the 5 star questions of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:04:52
The Flying V: EP 16 - Cast Away
2/5/2026
Minutes before the Olympic roster freeze goes into effect, the Rangers trade winger Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings. The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano breaks down how the trade materialized, the impact it'll have on the rest of the season, and what's next for the Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:44:59
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 533 - Panarin Possibilities and NYR are Good at Losing
2/3/2026
The guys regroup and talk about a weekend game nobody should have watched, discuss why Matt Rempe is still playing and try to find the landing spot for Artemi Panarin Then the guys return and answer a bunch of 5 star questions about the trade deadline and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:08:45