Who would've thought that August 2020 would turn into one of the most memorable months in the history of the New York Rangers? After a disheartening sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes knocked them out of the NHL playoffs before they even started, Rangers fans turned their attention to ping pong balls. The quirks of this season, brought about by the pandemic and the pause, left the Rangers with a 12.5% chance at the #1 overall pick in October's NHL Draft, and the chance to add a bona fide franchise-changing superstar to their ranks. But in the history of the NHL draft as we know it, the Rangers have never held the coveted number one spot. Until now.Becky, Dave and Rob giddily react to the Rangers' good fortune, and excitedly (and not always coherently) discuss the possibility of Alexis Lafreniere joining this young team that is very much on the rise. While the 2020 draft is loaded with talent, Lafreniere projects to be a cornerstone player. The Rangers' rebuild has officially moved into its next phase. It's hard not to feel good if you're a Ranger fan right now.Follow us on Twitter @BlueSeatsLive for all your NY Rangers podcast needs. If you’d like to submit a question for us to answer next show, use the hashtag #LiveFromTheBlueSeats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Rangers Win the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery!

The Rangers opened the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers with a sloppy and uninspired performance against the favored Carolina Hurricanes, and now face a 1-0 deficit in their best-of-five series. Becky, Dave and Rob discuss how they can claw their way back into this series. What adjustments do they need to make? Who needs to step up? Kaapo Kakko and Filip Chytil impressed, meaning they'll both need to assume larger roles if the Rangers are going to advance in the wake of the injury to Jesper Fast. Enjoy this episode of Live From the Blue Seats before you settle in for Game 2, Monday afternoon at noon.Follow the show’s Twitter account @BlueSeatsLive for all your NY Rangers podcast needs, and if you’d like to submit a question for us to answer next show, use the hashtag #LiveFromTheBlueSeats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How The Rangers Bounce Back Against Carolina

Hockey is back! Becky, Dave and Rob dig into the Rangers' upcoming best-of-five series vs. the Carolina Hurricanes. They also discuss life in the bubble and if the NHL is up to the challenge of safely staging a months-long tournament during the Covid-19 pandemic. Who will be the X-factor for the Rangers that could potentially swing the series in their favor? And who will get the nod in goal? Live from the Blue Seats is back, just in time for the re-start of the 2019-20 NHL season. It's like Christmas in July... or August.Follow the show’s Twitter account @BlueSeatsLive for all your NY Rangers podcast needs, and if you’d like to submit a question for us to answer next show, use the hashtag #LiveFromTheBlueSeats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hockey returns! Rangers vs. Hurricanes playoff preview

Mats Zuccarello made international headlines with a tabloid interview on Saturday, weighing in on a range of topics and heavily criticizing the Rangers for their handling of both his exit and Henrik Lundqvist's current situation. Is Zucc's ire justified? The gang also discusses potential compliance buyouts, and Dave comes prepared with receipts. The NHL continues to work through scenarios for a return to play, and Becky, Rob and Dave answer a fan question about how the Rangers might address their need for a left-handed defenseman.Check out Blue Seat Blogs, the longest running fan site for all things Rangers, from news and opinion to video analysis and more.Follow the show's Twitter account @BlueSeatsLive, and if you’d like to submit a question for us to answer next show, use the hashtag #LiveFromTheBlueSeats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Zuccarello interview, and should the Rangers buy out Henrik Lundqvist?

The Rangers were in the news for all the wrong reasons last week when a racist troll invaded an online Q&A with K'Andre Miller. Unfortunately racism remains an extremely pervasive issue, especially in hockey culture. Rob, Becky and Dave discuss the club's response to the incident.The gang also discusses why John Davidson won't commit to naming a captain, and who that player (or players) should be when the time comes. Dave explains why he thinks the Rangers would've fallen just short in their quest for a playoff spot this year, then gets into a seriously heated argument with Becky about why the Rangers fell short in 2015.Check out Blue Seat Blogs, the longest running fan site for all things Rangers, from news and opinion to video analysis and more.Follow the show's Twitter account @BlueSeatsLive, and if you’d like to submit a question for us to answer next show, use the hashtag #LiveFromTheBlueSeats. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

The K'Andre incident, picking the next Rangers captain, and debating 2015

After a brief hiatus (can you blame us?) Rob, Becky and Dave return to chat about the Rangers...sort of. Without any actual hockey to discuss, the group explores the routes the NHL might take to salvage this season. A 24-team playoff? Finishing play in August or September? How about not awarding the Stanley Cup at all and just moving on to next season?Also on the docket: how are the players passing the time? Artemi Panarin built a birdhouse (cool!) then drove to Florida (not cool!). Ryan Strome did an interesting interview. And might hockey return to ESPN?Check out Blue Seat Blogs, the longest running fan site for all things Rangers, from news and opinion to video analysis and more.Follow the show's Twitter account @BlueSeatsLive, and if you’d like to submit a question for us to answer next show, use the hashtag #LiveFromTheBlueSeats. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

What happens to the Rangers' 2019-20 season?

The two weeks following the trade deadline gave Rangers fans a rollercoaster ride of insane highs (Mika's 5-goal masterpiece) and brutal lows (that unspeakable loss to the Devils). All the while, the team has been forced to weather a sudden rash of injuries to key players. Is David Quinn making the right adjustments? Was Igor Shesterkin rushed back into action? Rob, Becky and Dave try to keep it positive after a tough week for the Rangers, which saw them squander numerous opportunities to climb into a playoff spot. Also, the gang answers a couple of listener questions!Blueseatblogs.com is your always-on home for the Rangers, from news and opinion to video analysis and more. Subscribe, rate and review, and look for new episodes of the show every other Tuesday!Follow the podcast twitter account: @BlueSeatsLiveFollow Rob: @RobCellettiFollow Becky: @bhabs37Follow Dave: @BlueSeatBlogs For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Zibanejad's 5 goals, Panarin for Hart, and the playoff push rollercoaster

In this special NHL Trade Deadline recap episode, Becky, Rob and Dave discuss one of the most unpredictable days for the Rangers in recent memory. From the surprising (and scary) news of the car accident involving Igor Shesterkin and Pavel Buchnevich, to the 11th hour re-signing of Chris Kreider and the last-minute trade of Brady Skjei, this was a deadline day full of storylines. What does it all mean for the Rangers for the rest of 2020 and beyond? Listen and find out.Blueseatblogs.com is your always-on home for the Rangers, from news and opinion to video analysis and more. Subscribe, rate and review, and look for new episodes of the show every other Tuesday!

Kreider re-signs, bye bye Brady, and get well Buch and Igor | NYR Trade Deadline Recap

The NHL has fully entered silly season, with the trade deadline less than a week away. The Rangers have some big decisions to make, particularly in regards to Chris Kreider. Rob, Becky and Dave sort through it all, including the Henrik Lundqvist soap opera, Tuesday's trade for Julien Gauthier, and thoughts on which other players might be on the move, and where they might be headed. One thing is for sure, the next few days are extremely important to the future of the Blueshirts. Don't panic, we're here for you.Blueseatblogs.com is your always-on home for the Rangers, from news and opinion to video analysis and more. Subscribe, rate and review, and look for a special edition of the podcast next Tuesday when we'll do a full recap of the trade deadline.

Chris Kreider's Last Week as a New York Ranger?

The Rangers came out of the All-Star break with two solid wins against lowly Detroit, but couldn't keep it rolling against Dallas. Despite a mediocre record, there are legitimate reasons for optimism for Rangers fans, as the team has been playing much better over the last couple of months. The crew breaks it all down, and then Rob and Becky chat with the first ever guest on the podcast, NYR beat reporter Vince Mercogliano. Vince dives deep into the current state of the team and covers some hot button issues, such as which players are active on social media (looking at you, Tony DeAngelo), how the organization uses analytics, and what the Rangers will do before the February 24 trade deadline.Make sure to give Vince a follow on Twitter (@VZMercogliano) and read his work at lohud.com.Blueseatblogs.com is your always-on home for the Rangers, from news and opinion to video analysis and more. Subscribe, rate and review, and look for new episodes of the show every other Tuesday!

Social Media, Analytics and Life on the NYR Beat with Vince Mercogliano

The Rangers are about to enter the All-Star break outside of the playoff picture. Can they make a run and clinch an unlikely playoff berth? They're also managing an unorthodox three-goalie rotation and something's gotta give. And what's up with David Quinn's lineup decisions, especially regarding Pavel Buchnevich? Rob, Becky and Dave discuss it all as Blue Seat Blogs returns to the podcasting world with Live from the Blue Seats!Blueseatblogs.com is your always-on home for Rangers, from news and opinion, to video analysis and more.Subscribe, rate, and review, and look for new episodes of the show every other Tuesday!

Will the Rangers Make the Playoffs?

Premiering on January 21st, it’s the new podcast from Blue Seat Blogs – LIVE FROM THE BLUE SEATS.Every week, Rob, Becky and Dave will discuss all of the latest topics and issues concerning your favorite team, the New York Rangers. We’ll aim to give you a fresh, fan-first perspective on the good, the bad and the ugly, as the Rangers move forward in their effort to once again compete for a Stanley Cup.With new episodes dropping every Tuesday, make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. We’ll see you on January 21st.

TRAILER - Live from the Blue Seats

Since 2009, Blue Seat Blogs has provided New York Rangers fans with unique commentary, insights, and analysis from the perspective that matters most: the fans'. Now, those fresh takes will be delivered to you each week in podcast form.Rob, Becky and Dave discuss the state of the Blueshirts as the rebuild marches forward. Will the Rangers make the playoffs? What will the trade deadline bring? Which prospects will make the biggest impact? These are crucial days for the franchise as they look to construct a Stanley Cup contender, and the BSB crew will be there to sort through it all.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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