
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 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
The Flying V: EP 15 - Trading Places with The Athletic's Chris Johnston
1/29/2026
The Flying V is back, and there's much to discuss! Vince Mercogliano breaks down the Carson Soucy trade, Artemi Panarin's future trade, and everyone on the horizon for the Rangers before the Olympic break. Plus, The Athletic's hockey insider Chris Johnston joins the show to break down the big decisions Chris Drury has to make ahead of the March trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:41:19
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 532 - Soucy Traded, Robertson in OT & Going Deep on Hartford with Hope
1/27/2026
This week the guys discuss the Soucy trade, Robertson winning in OT, Panarin's trade timing and much more Then Hope joins the Breakaway to help make sense of what is going on at Hartford and why thats important to the NYR retool Finally for the last 50 mins of the show the guys return and answer a ton of 5 star questions about frankly everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:52:37
The Flying V: EP 14 - A House of Dynamite with The Athletic's Peter Baugh
1/22/2026
The Flying V with host Vince Mercogliano returns! This week, Vince breaks down The Letter 2.0, who's accountable for the mess this season has become, and taking a deeper look into the potential trade assets ahead of the deadline. Plus, The Athletic's Peter Baugh joins from the West Coast, where he discusses Artemi Panarin's future in New York, potential trade partners for the Rangers, and the Retool v. Rebuild debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:09:47
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 531 - The Letter 2.0 with Shayna Goldman
1/20/2026
This week the guys discuss Drury's letter 2.0 and how that changes the future of NYR, who will be traded, life without Panarin and more. Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss everything above and ruins Greg's week by the end of the interview. Finally the guys return and answer approximately 63 5 star questions because apparently there is a lot to talk about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:03:49
The Flying V: EP 13 - The Fault In Our Stars with The Athletic's Arpon Basu
1/16/2026
Latest episode of the Flying V is up! This week, Vince Mercogliano dives deep into the tailspin that has eaten the Rangers season alive and investigates the emotional toll the losing is having on the room. Plus, The Athletic's Arpon Basu joins the show to talk about life north of the border with the Montreal Canadiens, including their unique rebuild, the importance of player development, and the Jeff Gorton Effect. Then, answers to listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:32:39
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 530 - Who Should Stay and Who Should Go?
1/13/2026
The guys discuss the pathetic performance in BOS on Saturday as NYR lose 10-2. Then they play a game of Who Should Stay and Who Should Go, for the entire NYR roster. After that they return to talk postgame SEA and read some of the quotes from the team before answering a bunch of 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:35:18
The Flying V: EP 12 - Ex Machina
1/8/2026
A turbulent week in Rangers-land, The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano returns to discuss significant injuries to Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox, the ongoing performance issues with the squad, and why the Rangers deadline plans may be changing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:25
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 529 - Igor's Injury, Fox Team USA Snub & Winter Classic
1/6/2026
This week the guys discuss... everything in the title in that order along with a surprise James Dolan interview No guest this week but still a bunch of 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:14:42
The Flying V: EP 11 - Winter's Bone with The Athletic's Peter Baugh
1/2/2026
A holiday season edition of The Flying V! Vince is back to deliver a mid-season report card, what January will mean for the Rangers in the long and short-term, and how injuries have impacted the team. Plus, The Athletic's Peter Baugh re-joins the show to discuss Adam Fox's Olympic snub, mid-season awards, and whether the Rangers need to sell at the trade deadline. Then, answers to your listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:14:40