Blueshirt Bandwidth

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Blueshirt Bandwidth is a weekly podcast dedicated to the New York Rangers, brought to you by the team at Blueshirt Banter. Hosted by Joe Fortunato, Mike Murphy, and Eric Kohn, the show offers in-depth analysis, game breakdowns, and the latest news on the Rangers. Whether you're looking for player insights, trade rumors, or post-game reactions, Blueshirt Bandwidth delivers everything a Rangers fan needs to stay updated. Tune in each week for commentary, passionate discussion, assorted nonsense, and all things related to the New York Rangers.

  1. 1D AGO

    #75: Does Chris Drury Have a Plan?

    Episode 75 of Blueshirt Bandwidth arrives just days after the trade deadline and the Emergency Bandwidth episode reacting to it, and Joe and Eric circle back to the Rangers’ biggest unresolved storyline: Vincent Trocheck staying put. The duo revisit the logic behind Chris Drury holding the line on Trocheck’s price, debate whether the Rangers actually improved their leverage heading toward the draft, and try to separate rational analysis from the increasingly loud anti-Drury discourse. From there the conversation expands into the bigger picture of where the franchise stands. Is there actually a discernible plan for the Rangers’ rebuild or retool? What role does patience play with players like Alexis Lafrenière, and could the recent surge from Lafrenière and Gabe Perreault hint at a different path forward than expected? The show also touches on prospect development, Scott Morrow’s deployment, the value of losing games during a tank, and the strange reality of having massive future cap space with almost no free agents worth spending it on. It’s a wide-ranging episode that mixes deadline fallout, development debates, and long-term roster philosophy as the Rangers stumble through the final stretch of a disastrous season while searching for signs of what comes next. Give it a listen! Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 74 Watch & subscribe to the podcast on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Blueshirt Banter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for $85/year to read and comment on all of our great content!

    1h 41m

  2. MAR 6 · BONUS

    Emergency Bandwidth: The Trocheck Non-Trade Deadline

    Emergency Bandwidth returns as Joe and Eric jump on the microphones just before the NHL trade deadline to react in real time to what might—or might not—happen with the Rangers’ biggest remaining trade chip, Vincent Trocheck. The show begins with the Rangers quietly moving Sam Carrick to Buffalo for a third- and sixth-round pick, a perfectly reasonable bit of deadline business that nevertheless underscores the bigger tension hanging over the organization. From there the conversation turns to the Trocheck saga: the rumored Minnesota offer, the Rangers’ leverage compared to the Artemi Panarin situation, and whether Chris Drury should move the player now or hold firm on his asking price. As the clock ticks toward the deadline, news trickles in around the league while the Rangers remain quiet. Eventually the reality lands—Trocheck isn’t traded. Joe and Eric react live to the fallout, debating whether Drury’s decision represents stubbornness or strategic patience. The conclusion isn’t exactly celebratory: the outcome is frustrating, the next two months will be awkward, and the story isn’t over. But if the goal was extracting maximum value for the Rangers’ most important trade asset, standing firm may have been the only move left. Emergency Bandwidth breaks it all down in real time. Give it a listen! Listen & subscribe on YouTube Limited time offer! Get $10 off a Premium Access Membership at Blueshirt Banter

    1h 30m

  3. MAR 5

    #74: Trocheck Leverage, Fox Fallout, and Deadline Games

    Episode 74 of Blueshirt Bandwidth opens with Joe, Eric, and Chip unpacking how Team USA’s Olympic decisions—and Mike Sullivan’s comments afterward—continue to ripple through Rangers discourse, particularly regarding Fox’s relationship with the organization. From there, the conversation shifts fully back to Rangers reality. The trio debate Chris Drury’s leverage with Vincent Trocheck compared to the Artemi Panarin situation, the media chess match surrounding rumored Minnesota trade offers, and what it would actually mean if the Rangers pivoted into a deeper organizational reset. They also dig into Scott Morrow’s development, prospect deployment philosophy, and the danger of throwing young defensemen into the NHL too quickly. The episode closes with broader trade-deadline speculation, hot takes across the NHL, and a sobering look at what the Rangers’ long-term timeline could look like if major pieces like Adam Fox or Braden Schneider eventually become part of the shakeup. It’s another macro-heavy episode about leverage, optics, and the fragile future of the franchise. Give it a listen! Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 73 Watch & subscribe to the podcast on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Blueshirt Banter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for $85/year to read and comment on all of our great content!

    1h 41m

  4. FEB 26

    #73: Golden Goals, Whiskey vs. Milk Drinkers, and Trocheck’s Value

    Episode 73 of Blueshirt Bandwidth begins on a rare high note: the United States are Olympic gold medalists, and Joe and Eric savor every second of it. They break down both championship games, Connor Hellebuyck’s Henrik Lundqvist–level performance, Jack Hughes’ golden goal, and what this moment means for American hockey—and Canadian coping. From there, the conversation turns toward the Rangers’ role in it all, including Vincent Trocheck’s massive trade value spike, Mike Sullivan’s controversial “whiskey drinkers” comment, and why that quote could create unintended consequences with Adam Fox. They also revisit the long-running debate over Team USA’s roster construction, whether Bill Guerin learned the right lessons, and what happens next for Trocheck as the Rangers’ most valuable trade asset. It’s an unusually celebratory episode, but one still rooted in the paranoia, leverage debates, and long-term organizational questions that define this era of Rangers hockey. Give it a listen! Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 72 Watch & subscribe to the podcast on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Blueshirt Banter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for $85/year to read and comment on all of our great content!

    1h 39m

  5. FEB 19

    #72: What Rangers Losing Sounds Like

    Episode 72 of Blueshirt Bandwidth opens with a truly unhinged hockey-adjacent debate about workplace affairs, Marty Brodeur lore, and why you should never “go full Brodeur,” before pivoting into a depressing but fitting reality: this is the Filip Chytil episode. The conversation quickly turns to the present, where the Olympics have only deepened frustrations about the Rangers’ core. Joe unloads on Vincent Trocheck’s optics, Eric delivers his final verdict on JT Miller’s leadership failure, and both confront the crushing disappointment of Alexis Lafrenière’s stagnation compared to other first-overall picks dominating internationally. The episode closes with a wide-ranging, emotional debate about accountability, culture, and why the only Ranger who consistently “drags the team into the fight” might be Sam Carrick. It’s angry, introspective, and brutally honest—a perfect reflection of where the Rangers—and their fans — are right now. Give it a listen! Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 71 Watch & subscribe to the podcast on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Blueshirt Banter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for $85/year to read and comment on all of our great content!

    1h 43m

  6. FEB 12

    #71: Drury Doubts Grow, More on Panarin, Trocheck's Antics

    Episode 71 of Blueshirt Bandwidth opens with Joe and Eric in unusually good spirits—thanks to an Olympic break and a Rangers schedule that has mercifully paused the chaos. From there, the episode turns to the main event (again): the Artemi Panarin trade. Joe and Eric push back hard against revisionist criticism of Chris Drury, unpacking how Panarin’s no-movement clause and agent maneuvering boxed the Rangers into a single-buyer market. They debate whether waiting would have changed anything, why the return was always going to be limited, and what fair criticism of management actually looks like. The conversation expands into Liam Greentree’s value, the organization’s troubling history with prospect development, Mike Sullivan’s lineup decisions, and why “small” choices add up to systemic dysfunction. The episode closes with frustration over the Rangers’ PR culture, leadership optics, and the growing pressure surrounding Vincent Trocheck’s future. It’s a wide-ranging, argumentative, and deeply analytical episode about leverage, development, and whether this organization is finally learning from its mistakes. Give it a listen! Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 70 Watch & subscribe to the podcast on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Blueshirt Banter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for $85/year to read and comment on all of our great content!

    1h 37m

  7. FEB 5

    #70: Farewell, Artemi Panarin

    It's episode 70 of Blueshirt Bandwidth and Joe is out of the country, so Eric is joined by Chip to talk about the one big thing that just happened: Artemi Panarin has been traded to the Los Angeles Kings. What we thought might have been a bidding war with a bunch of teams involved ended up being only one team Panarin would waive his no-movement clause for in the end. It's not what we wanted, but there's not a lot anyone could do about that. Also, is there a more hatable ex-Ranger right now than Jacob Trouba? Plus, your questions. Give it a listen! Watch & subscribe to the podcast on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Blueshirt Banter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for $85/year to read and comment on all of our great content!

    1h 22m

  8. JAN 29

    #69: Soucy, Selling, and Selective Outrage

    Episode 69 of Blueshirt Bandwidth is a sprawling, snow-covered, post-Letter deep dive that somehow manages to cover emergency backup goalies, catastrophic trades, Olympic apathy, and whether anyone in the Rangers’ locker room actually hates losing. After some housekeeping, weather rage, and Ombudsman-induced chaos, Joe and Eric break down the Rangers’ first real move of the sell-off era: Carson Soucy to the Islanders, and why fans need to pick a lane when criticizing Chris Drury. From there, the episode turns heavier, zeroing in on checked-out veterans, the ethics of playing injured stars, and the uncomfortable truth about J.T. Miller’s leadership while wearing the “C.” They debate whether Miller should even be playing, why the Olympics are warping incentives, and how much patience the Rangers can afford with Alexis Lafrenière—whose issues appear to be anything but skill-based. The episode closes with a philosophical argument about coaching, effort, development, and why losing now might be the only way forward. Give it a listen!  Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 68 Watch & subscribe to the podcast on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Blueshirt Banter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for $85/year to read and comment on all of our great content!

    1h 30m
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Blueshirt Bandwidth is a weekly podcast dedicated to the New York Rangers, brought to you by the team at Blueshirt Banter. Hosted by Joe Fortunato, Mike Murphy, and Eric Kohn, the show offers in-depth analysis, game breakdowns, and the latest news on the Rangers. Whether you're looking for player insights, trade rumors, or post-game reactions, Blueshirt Bandwidth delivers everything a Rangers fan needs to stay updated. Tune in each week for commentary, passionate discussion, assorted nonsense, and all things related to the New York Rangers.

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  • Creator
    Blueshirt Banter
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Blueshirt Banter
  • Show Website
    Blueshirt Bandwidth

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