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. Jul 13

    Nick Fotiu, Sam Rosen & Rangers Offseason Talk at the NY State Hockey Hall of Fame

    Rink Rap goes on location to Troy, NY, for the 2026 New York State Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where Rangers legends took center stage. Host Jim Cerny recaps a night honoring Don Maloney, Neil Smith, and Nick Fotiu — then Fotiu himself drops by the mic for stories about throwing pucks into the MSG crowd, being feared vs. loved, and his advice for Matt Rempe. Then Hall of Fame broadcaster Sam Rosen joins to break down the Rangers' offseason: the Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson additions, Joonas Korpisalo settling the backup goalie spot behind Igor Shesterkin, and why Pavel Dorofeyev could transform the power play. Allan Kreda of the Associated Press closes the show with the Leo Carlsson offer sheet fallout, JT Miller and the captaincy question, Braden Schneider trade rumors, and where the Rangers stack up in a loaded Metro Division. Follow all our Rangers coverage at ForeverBlueshirts.com. Like, subscribe, and drop a comment: are the Rangers a playoff team in 2026-27? #NewYorkRangers #NYRangers #NHL #NickFotiu #SamRosen #RinkRap Chapters: 00:00 Intro from Troy, NY – NYS Hockey Hall of Fame induction night  00:36 Inductees: Don Maloney, Neil Smith, Nick Fotiu  02:04 Nick Fotiu surprise interview  03:00 Throwing pucks into the MSG crowd (and almost hitting Jim)  08:38 Fotiu's advice for Matt Rempe: feared vs. loved  10:25 Neil Smith's induction speech & the Maloney brothers' moment  16:38 Sam Rosen interview begins  19:53 Rosen on the Rangers' offseason: "a team that can compete"  21:16 Sean Durzi & Marcus Pettersson: filling the Fox insurance gap  24:24 Korpisalo, Dylan Garand & the goalie depth chart  27:42 Pavel Dorofeyev and a more dangerous power play  32:08 Allan Kreda (AP) joins the show  33:04 Leo Carlsson's $18M offer sheet fallout  38:00 Is Dorofeyev a younger Panarin?  40:29 JT Miller, the captaincy & pressure in New York  43:45 Braden Schneider trade talk  47:54 Metro Division pecking order: where do the Rangers land?  51:31 Wrap-up: PR McGuire and more guests coming this summer

  2. Jul 7

    Rink Rap: Dave Maloney on the Rangers' Retool — Trocheck Trade, Dorofeyev's Deal, Schneider's Future

    Former Rangers captain and MSG broadcaster Dave Maloney joins Jim Cerny to break down a busy start to the Rangers' offseason. They discuss the real impact of trading Vincent Trocheck, both on the ice and in the locker room, and what it means for a retooling roster. Dave and Jim dig into the remade second defense pairing with Pederson and Jersey, and why Braden Schneider's next contract might be the most important storyline of the summer. They also cover Pavel Dorofeyev's seven-year, $77 million commitment and what it says about the direction of the franchise, the surprising money behind the Yaroslav Korpisalo goaltending trade, and how the crease shakes out behind Igor Shesterkin. Plus, a look at how Toronto and Ottawa's own offseason drama, from Gavin McKenna to Brady Tkachuk, compares to the Rangers' path forward. A candid conversation about roster turnover, player loyalty, and what it takes to rebuild a contender. Chapters: 00:00 Cold open — Trocek trade risk teaser 00:56 Intro — Rink Rap podcast open, Jim Cerny welcomes Dave Maloney 02:16 Catching up — Dave's grandkids, life update, offseason mood 02:53 Toronto and Ottawa fan reactions — Gavin McKenna, Brady Tkachuk 05:08 Trade talk begins — Vincent Trocek's impact on and off the ice 09:36 Comparing Trocek's exit to the Jacob Trouba situation 11:52 Remade second defense pair — Pederson and Jersey 13:57 Braden Schneider's fit and future with the Rangers 19:00 Schneider's contract situation and arbitration outlook 26:50 Goaltending — Dylan Garand, Yaroslav Korpisalo trade 32:10 Draft picks and prospect pipeline — Greenway, Beaudoin, Petaglia 34:59 Draft-day trade-up for the fifth pick 37:42 Season review — what went wrong the year before 41:24 Losing Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin the same night 44:05 Upcoming events — New York State Hockey Hall of Fame weekend 44:56 Growing Shoulder Check campaign and July 30th charity event 52:00 Sign-off

  3. Jul 3

    [FULL SHOW] Rangers' Wild 24 Hours: Dorofeyev Trade Bombshell, Šmits Draft Shocker & Goalie Controversy

    Jim Cerny is back on Rink Rap to break down an absolutely wild 24-hour stretch for the New York Rangers. After missing the instant reaction show following a chaotic July 1st, Jim dives deep into everything Chris Drury did to reshape this roster: the blockbuster trade for Pavel Dorofeyev, the surprising fifth-overall pick of Alberts Šmits over fan-favorite Chase Reid, the Marcus Pettersson and Vincent Trocheck trades, and a goaltending shakeup that's got Rangers fans split on Dylan Garand vs. Joonas Korpisalo. Jim also gets into why the Rangers are deliberately buying time for their prospects, breaks down Cole Beaudoin's fit as a two-way center, and wraps with thoughts from Rangers development camp. Subscribe to Forever Blueshirts for daily Rangers coverage, and catch Rink Rap every week all summer long. #NYRangers #Rangers #NHL #NHLDraft #PavelDorofeyev #RinkRap #ForeverBlueshirts #NHLTrade #NYR #HockeyPodcast Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Cold Open  00:15 Jim's Insane 24 Hours: The Hot Mess Wednesday Story  04:29 Programming Notes: NY State Hockey Hall of Fame (July 12)  09:08 BREAKING: Rangers Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev From Vegas  09:19 Why Dorofeyev Is Such a Perfect Fit  10:12 The Age Factor: Why 25 Changes Everything  12:36 Replacing Panarin, Not Trocheck  13:05 Power Play Weapon: Elite Numbers  13:58 The Defensive Upside Nobody's Talking About  14:53 Rangers Draft Alberts Šmits No. 5 Overall  15:21 Mixed Reaction: Why Fans Wanted Chase Reid  20:00 Reid vs. Šmits: Breaking Down the Debate  22:54 The Gabrielov Succession Plan  25:04 Grading the Draft Class (C-Minus Reviews)  26:13 Backfilling the Prospect Pool  27:13 Drew Fortescue's Path Forward  29:07 Segment 2 Begins  29:40 The Real Strategy: Buying Time for Prospects  32:11 Case Study: Drew Fortescue's Opportunity  33:50 Breaking Down the Marcus Pettersson Trade  43:42 Grading the Trocheck Trade  43:58 Vincent Trocheck's Rangers Legacy  45:57 Sean Durzi Replaces Will Borgen  48:55 Braden Schneider's New Reality  50:41 Are the Rangers Actually Better Than Game 82?  55:57 Segment 3 Begins: The Goalie Controversy  57:53 Igor Shesterkin's Backup Problem  59:29 Dylan Garand's Case for the No. 2 Job  1:01:14 The Joonas Korpisalo Trade Breakdown  1:03:40 Is Garand Getting a Fair Shot?  1:04:39 Cole Beaudoin: The Trocheck Trade's Hidden Gem  1:08:17 Cole Beaudoin's Injury Concern  1:08:24 Development Camp Wrap-Up  1:09:21 Closing Thoughts & What's Next

  4. Jul 3

    The Dorofeyev Trade & Draft Night

    Jim breaks down why Pavel Dorofeyev is the perfect fit up front, then unpacks the Rangers' surprise pick of Alberts Šmits over fan-favorite Chase Reid at No. 5.

  5. Jul 3

    Pettersson, Trocheck & the Blue Line Overhaul

    The Marcus Pettersson trade, the Vincent Trocheck deal for Sean Durzi, and why the Rangers are deliberately buying time for their prospects instead of rushing them.

  6. Jul 3

    The Rangers The Goalie Controversy

    Dylan Garand vs. Joonas Korpisalo splits the fanbase, plus a closer look at what the Rangers are getting in Cole Beaudoin.

  7. Jun 23

    [FULL EPISODE] Rangers Have 11 Picks & the No. 5 Overall — Is This the Draft That Saves Their Future? | Chris Peters, FloHockey

    The New York Rangers head into the 2026 NHL Draft holding 11 picks — including No. 5 overall and two in the first round — and the stakes couldn't be higher. Jim Cerny sits down with FloHockey's Chris Peters, one of the most respected NHL draft analysts in the game, to break down exactly what the Rangers should expect at No. 5 and why this class is deeper than you might think at the top of the blue line. Peters explains why five is actually a favorable spot this year, discusses the prospects most likely to be available and digs into why player development decisions after the draft may matter even more than the pick itself. He also weighs in on EJ Emery's progress and the Rangers' thin prospect pool heading into a massive offseason. Then Jim goes solo for segment two — reacting to the Dylan Garand signing, breaking down the Brady Tkachuk trade and what it means for New York, making the case for a Patrick Laine flier in free agency, and previewing what the Rangers need to do before training camp. 🏒 Subscribe to Rink Rap for ongoing New York Rangers coverage from the Forever Blueshirts network. 📝 Full written coverage: ForeverBlueshirts.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: Rangers & Draft Week Context0:57 - Chris Peters Joins: FloHockey Draft Expert1:20 - Rangers' History of Blown Top Picks (Lafreniere, Kaco, Sanderson)3:48 - Why Pick No. 5 Is Actually a Good Spot This Year5:54 - Development Decisions Matter as Much as the Draft Pick8:04 - Carson Carlson: Should He Turn Pro or Go to North Dakota?10:00 - College Path vs. AHL: The New Development Landscape11:33 - Who's Likely Gone Before No. 5? (Stenberg, Reed, McKenna)13:08 - Malhotra, Carlson, Smiths & Who Falls to the Rangers15:11 - Ronan Smiths: Most NHL-Ready Prospect in the Class?16:34 - Smiths' Personality & Pro Maturity17:53 - Carlson vs. Reed: Breaking Down the Two Top D-Men20:44 - EJ Emery: Where Is His Development at Right Now?24:28 - Does Emery's Status Factor Into the No. 5 Decision?26:33 - Rangers' 11 Picks: Trade Up, Package Thirds, or Hold?29:47 - What Chris Peters Will Be Doing During Draft Weekend 31:02 - Liam Greentree & Nathan Aspinall: Prospect Spotlight33:58 - Goodbye to Chris Peters; Teaser for Segment 235:54 - Segment 2: Jim Solo — Dylan Granlund Re-Signed38:34 - Should Rangers Sign a Veteran Backup Goalie in Free Agency?42:00 - Brady Kachuk Trade: How It Affects New York45:18 - The Case for Patrick Laine on a Prove-It Deal51:13 - Why Anthony Mantha Is a Hard Pass for the Rangers52:53 - Florida Panthers With Both Kachuks & Barkov: A Scary Team1:01:44 - Kevin Stanlec: A Sleeper Free Agent Target for the Rangers1:06:00 - Lava–Carter–Cooley Third Line Vision1:07:00 - NHL Notes: Babcock Cleared, Darren Raddysh to Toronto1:08:14 - Closing: Live Draft Reaction Show Coming This Weekend

  8. Jun 23

    Chris Peters: Rangers' Draft Big Board & What Happens at No. 5

    FloHockey's top draft analyst breaks down who's realistically available at fifth overall, why this blue line class is elite, and what EJ Emery's development actually looks like right now.

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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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