Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts

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Forever Blueshirts Radio and the Rink Rap podcast are where New York Rangers fans are ALL IN! Host Jim Cerny provides top-flight interviews, as well as seasoned insight from his 30 years covering the Rangers and NHL. Be sure to visit us online at www.foreverblueshirts.com or follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @4EverBlueshirts

  1. [FULL EPISODE] Panarin GONE. Now What? Rink Rap LIVE from Mustang Harry's Breaks Down the Trade & Rangers' Future | + NY Sirens Coach Greg Fargo

    4D AGO

    [FULL EPISODE] Panarin GONE. Now What? Rink Rap LIVE from Mustang Harry's Breaks Down the Trade & Rangers' Future | + NY Sirens Coach Greg Fargo

    Rink Rap goes LIVE from Mustang Harry's in NYC — just steps from Madison Square Garden! Jim Cerny breaks down the Artemi Panarin trade to LA, why Chris Drury was painted into a corner, and what comes next for the Rangers retool. Ted Kalamaras of NYRFans.com joins to debate the rebuild vs. retool, the Trocheck trade market, and whether Sullivan gets the green light to reshape this roster. Then NY Sirens head coach Greg Fargo stops by to talk about the PWHL's explosive growth, building through youth, the Sirens' push for their first-ever playoff berth, and their historic upcoming game at MSG. #NYR #Rangers #NYRangers #Panarin #RinkRap #ForeverBlueShirts #PWHL #NYSirens #MustangHarrys #NHL #Hockey Chapters: 0:00 – Live from Mustang Harry's in NYC  2:12 – Rangers at the Olympics: Trocheck, Miller, Mika & Sullivan  5:44 – Mika's bounce-back season & Igor's MVP case  12:17 – The Panarin trade: Jim's unpopular take on why Drury was cornered 16:38 – Trocheck trade market & restocking the prospect pipeline 25:55 – Ted joins: The 22-29-6 record and another retool letter  31:33 – Rebuild or retool? Ted says 50/50  33:06 – The stunning two-year freefall from 115 points & ECF 37:02 – Fox & Igor injuries sealed the season  41:06 – Is Drury the right guy? Dolan's all in — but is Sullivan? 45:58 – Greg Fargo joins: Sirens playing at MSG on April 4th  48:22 – PWHL's explosive growth: 17,500 in DC, 20,000 in Toronto  55:09 – From Colgate to the pros — coaching the players he recruited  1:05:53 – Kaylee Osbourne's breakout as the Sirens' #1 goalie  1:13:06 – What it'll take to make the playoffs for the first time

    1h 16m
  2. Panarin Gone: Breaking Down the Trade & the Rangers Retool

    4D AGO

    Panarin Gone: Breaking Down the Trade & the Rangers Retool

    Jim opens live from Mustang Harry's with Olympics updates, Mika's bounce-back season, Igor's MVP case, and a deep dive into why the Panarin trade played out the way it did.

    26 min
  3. Ted Kalamaras: Rebuild, Retool, or Both?

    4D AGO

    Ted Kalamaras: Rebuild, Retool, or Both?

    Ted joins to hash out the Panarin return, the potential Trocheck trade, Sullivan's role going forward, and whether this is a true rebuild or something in between.

    20 min
  4. Coach Greg Fargo: The NY Sirens' Rise in the PWHL

    4D AGO

    Coach Greg Fargo: The NY Sirens' Rise in the PWHL

    The Sirens' head coach talks building the youngest roster in the league, the PWHL's rapid growth, chasing their first playoff spot, and their historic upcoming game at Madison Square Garden.

    30 min
  5. [FULL EPISODE] OLYMPICS SPECIAL: Rob McClanahan on 1980 Miracle on Ice, Netflix Doc & Playing for the Rangers

    FEB 9

    [FULL EPISODE] OLYMPICS SPECIAL: Rob McClanahan on 1980 Miracle on Ice, Netflix Doc & Playing for the Rangers

    Former 1980 US Olympic "Miracle on Ice" hero and NY Rangers forward Rob McClanahan joins Rink Rrap to discuss the new Netflix documentary, his memories from Lake Placid, and his time playing at Madison Square Garden. Don't miss the US Olympic Hockey insight and memories of a Ranger star! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction & Olympic memories3:00 - Netflix "Miracle: The Boys of '80" documentary reaction6:45 - Herb Brooks' coaching style & team preparation11:20 - Playing college hockey at Minnesota15:43 - Transition to NY Rangers & NHL career20:15 - Playing with Don Maloney & Rangers teammates27:50 - Locker room stories & team characters30:00 - Olympic brotherhood & life lessons

    33 min
  6. Rob McClanahan on 1980 Miracle on Ice & New Netflix Documentary

    FEB 9

    Rob McClanahan on 1980 Miracle on Ice & New Netflix Documentary

    980 Olympic gold medalist Rob McClanahan joins Jim to discuss the new Netflix documentary "Miracle: The Boys of '80," shares memories from Lake Placid, talks about Herb Brooks' intense coaching style, and reflects on what made that team special 46 years later.

    16 min
  7. Rob McClanahan's NY Rangers Career & Olympic Brotherhood

    FEB 9

    Rob McClanahan's NY Rangers Career & Olympic Brotherhood

    Rob McClanahan opens up about his transition from Olympic hero to NY Rangers forward, playing alongside Don Maloney and Doug Soetaert, locker room pranks with Tommy Laidlaw, and the lasting brotherhood of both his Olympic teammates and NHL career.

    17 min
  8. SPECIAL: Team USA Women's Hockey GM Katie Million on Olympic Confidence, Roster Building & Why This Team Is Different

    FEB 5

    SPECIAL: Team USA Women's Hockey GM Katie Million on Olympic Confidence, Roster Building & Why This Team Is Different

    Less than 24 hours before their Olympic opener, Team USA Women's Hockey General Manager Katie Million joins us from Milan to discuss the journey to the 2026 Winter Olympics. Katie shares insights on building a championship roster that blends veterans like Hillary Knight with seven current NCAA players, the impact of the PWHL on international competition, and why this tight-knit group has her feeling more confident than ever. We discuss the evolution of women's hockey beyond the traditional USA-Canada rivalry, the challenges of competing against rising powers like Czechia and Finland, and what makes this Olympic team's chemistry so special. Katie also opens up about the four-year journey since Beijing, the advantage of having rivalry series for roster evaluation, and why she believes they have "a team full of MVPs." Perfect for hockey fans and anyone interested in Olympic team building and the growing landscape of professional women's hockey. #TeamUSA #WomensHockey #Olympics #Milan2026 #HockeyPodcast #PWHL #HillaryKnight #KatieMillions Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & Welcome  0:18 - Less Than 24 Hours to Opening Game: Managing Emotions  1:46 - Building Confidence Through the Rivalry Series  2:52 - Target on Their Back: Facing Canada and Rising Teams 3:25 - Czechia's Young Talent and the Klautin Kova Factor  3:48 - Women's Hockey Beyond USA vs Canada  4:22 - How the PWHL Changed International Competition  5:05 - Roster Decisions: Who Gets Cut and Why  6:35 - Team Chemistry and What Makes This Group Special  7:50 - Role of Veterans: Hillary Knight's Legacy  8:40 - Coaching Staff and Their Olympic Experience  10:08 - Game Plan Strategy for Milan  11:15 - Physical vs Finesse: Team USA's Playing Style  13:05 - Mixing Veterans with College Players  14:57 - "We Have a Team Full of MVPs"  15:23 - Comparing Roster Building with Men's Team (Billy Guerin)  16:24 - Final Thoughts and Hillary Knight's Last Olympics

    18 min
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Forever Blueshirts Radio and the Rink Rap podcast are where New York Rangers fans are ALL IN! Host Jim Cerny provides top-flight interviews, as well as seasoned insight from his 30 years covering the Rangers and NHL. Be sure to visit us online at www.foreverblueshirts.com or follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @4EverBlueshirts

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