Joe, Mike, and Eric do the pilot episode of the new weekly, and free, Blueshirt Bandwidth podcast!

This episode covers the preseason so far, who should make the team out of camp, injuries, Shesterkin and paying goalies, and more!

This week, Joe, Mike, and Eric discuss the New York Rangers first game of the season, a dominating 6-0 win in Pittsburgh against the Penguins. Then, they turn their attention to Igor Shesterkin's contract negotiations. Should Rangers fans panic about Igor seeking to be the highest paid goaltending ever?

This week, Joe and Eric (only slightly distracted by Game 4 of the World Series) discuss Alexis Lafrenière signing a crazy good 7x$7.45 extension with the Rangers. Do the Rangers have a plan for Matt Rempe? If they did, how would we know? Do they have a plan for Victor Mancini and Zac Jones? Joe unloads on Mika Zibanejad's comments to Larry Brooks at the New York Post about his playing time. Is the third line really the second line, and the "first line" really the third line? And the boys answer more questions from Blueshirt Banter subscribers.

Mika Zibanejad not thrilled with reduced Rangers minutes as Peter Laviolette tries to fulfill preseason pledge | New York Post

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This week, Joe, Mike, and Eric kick back and enjoy the Rangers scorching, franchise-record start to the season. Will the goal scoring ever stop? Is the Cuylle-Chytil-Kakko line the best third line since 2014? Does Ryan Lindgren's return mean Victor Mancini is ticketed for Hartford? Why do some people *still* lose their mind about Jacob Trouba's bodychecks? And in audience questions this seek, how could the Rangers fit new deals for Igor, Miller, and Lafreniere under the cap? And how could Joe even *think* about trading Chris Kreider.

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This week, Joe, Mike, and Eric enjoy the Rangers 3-0-1 start to the regular season, including a 5-2 win over the Red Wings that's happening as the boys record the show (with interjections of Eric's sadness as the Yankees get walked off by Cleveland). They also discuss what's going on with the 4th line and why Matt Rempe can't get playing time, the rumored $8Mx8 deal offered to Alexis Lafreniere, and what Laf and Igor getting $20M would mean for the Rangers cap situation. Also, Zac Jones is good, actually. Give it a listen!

This week, Joe and Eric dig in to the newly blended Rangers forward lines and defensive pairings. Is there a plan for this season on defense other than "hope Lindgren and Trouba play better?" Should we fear an offer sheet for Miller? Should we fear one for Cuylle more? And, which current and former Rangers would make the best presidential candidates?

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This week, Joe and Eric ponder why the inferior line combinations and defensive pairs remain (as they record the show during the Winnipeg Jets game). Have Mika Zibanejad's struggles masked Vincent Trocheck's struggles? It sure seems there are a lot of people who think Chris Drury is a terrible GM. Is that hate overdone, or does it have some merit? And finally, what would be so wrong with letting Igor walk and remaking the team entirely?

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With Joe choosing to spend time with a rodent, Eric and Mike discuss the no good very bad week the New York Rangers have had. Does anyone on this team care? Are trades coming now after the non-response to Chris Drury throwing down the gaultnet? Will Laviolette survive? Plus, the best bar to hit up before a Rangers game at MSG. Give it a listen!

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This week, the boys talk about ... well, exactly what you think they would talk about. After two bad losses to end the west coast trip, Chris Drury threw down the gauntlet in announcing he was open for business and Kreider, Trouba, and probably more. The Rangers responded with an embarrassing loss to the Blues. Things have really escalated fast with this Rangers team. Give it a listen!

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This week, Joe and Eric are recording the podcast in person, coming to you live from a too-small hotel room in Manhattan. They're relieved that Filip Chytil is rejoining the team in Calgary, but still nervous for his future. They Rangers are road warriors, winning games in Seattle and Vancouver to start this west coast road trip, where the games are on very, very late. Plus, your questions about trades, Ovechkin, and the proper place to prepare Thanksgiving stuffing. Give it a listen!

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Joe, Mike, and Eric have a lot to say about this week in RangersTown. The Rangers lost to the league-worst Blackhawks in what, hopefully, is rock bottom. Jacob Trouba has been traded, and the boys have thoughts on how it came about and what Trouba himself had to say about it. And Igor Shesterkin has signed a huge new contract. Yes, you should be happy about that.

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It finally happened: Jacob Trouba has been traded to the Anaheim Ducks. For those of you counting at home that's the third Rangers captain in a row to be dealt by the team. Co-host Eric Kohn goes solo to break down the trade, the possibilities now open to the Rangers, and why no one will be named captain any time soon. Give it a listen!

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This week, Joe and Eric are joined by Greg Kaplan of Blueshirts Breakaway to discuss the Rangers trading Kaapo Kakko to Seattle, which broke right before the podcast. Plus, rants on coaching, Joe's scorched earth article on the Rangers problem being the players, and your questions answered. Give it a listen!

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This week Joe and Eric reflect on the Rangers non-competitive loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, and the utter embarrassment of a game against the Devils. Once the NHL rosters unfreeze, changes are coming to this team. Plus, is it worth it to trade Panarin? And will Peter Laviolette survive until season's end? Give it a listen!

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This week, Joe and Eric tackle the question of Laviolette's future. Is it time to fire him, as Eric recently wrote? Is it time to fire Chris Drury, too? Should Mika Zibanejad be confined to the press box for his poor play? Plus, the boys address the culture crisis at MSG, Matt Rempe's 8-game suspension, and more. Give it a listen!

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This week, Joe is joined by Ryan Mead from Blueshirts Breakaway as they discuss whether you should still feel negative on this team, even though their play has improved. Will the Rangers go full rebuild, or will they just retool? Will J.T. Miller make a return to Broadway? Plus, the Rangers are back in the Winter Classic. Against Florida. Why? Give it a listen!

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Joe and Eric are joined by John Hoven from Mayor's Manor to discuss the newest New York Ranger, Arthur Kaliyev, just claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings. What can Rangers fan's expect from Kaliyev? Why didn't it work out with the Kings? Where will he slot into the Rangers' lineup? And, are Drury and Laviolette on the same page? Give it a listen!

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Why the Rangers Should Claim Arthur Kaliyev From the Kings | Blueshirt Banter

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This week, Jonny Lazarus (co-host, Morning Cuppa Hockey, The Daily Faceoff) joins Joe and Eric to discuss if the Rangers playing better changes anything. Will the Rangers still be sellers at the trade deadline? Where is Chris Drury's mind right now? Could they mess around and still make the playoffs? And what is the primary malfunction of the people who think Adam Fox is a problem? Give it a listen!

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J.T. Miller is a New York Ranger. Again. Joe, Mike, and Eric react to Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini, and a conditional first round pick going the other way, and prospects Erik Brännström and Jackson Dorrington also coming to New York. Where will Miller play? Can he coexist with Mika Zibanejad? Does this mean the Rangers are going all in this year? And what does the coming salary cap jump mean for Miller's contract and others. Give it a listen!

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Mike make his triumphant return to the podcast, joining Joe and Eric fresh off witnessing that game against the Hurricanes in person at MSG. No one is surprised by the back-to-back bad losses, even after that 10-game point streak. Is the Will Borgen extension good? What does that decision say about the rest of the defensemen and Drury's trade deadline plans? Give it a listen!

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This week, Joe and Eric are recording during the game against the Ottawa Senators, a convincing 5-0 victory. Does this nine game point streak mean the Rangers are back? In short, no. Does adding J.T. Miller make sense for the Rangers without also moving out Mika Zibanejad? What will it take to get Mika to agree to a trade? Is Chris Kreider off the trade block? And how does Eric's Notre Dame-related pain compare to his Rangers-related pain?

5 Potential Blockbuster Trades for Artemi Panarin

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Joe and Eric are back, and Joe is ready to eat some crow because the 4 Nations Face-Off has been a massive success for the NHL and for hockey generally. Then, the guys answer your mailbag questions about 4 Nations, the Olympics, if the Rangers can land Brady Tkachuk, and much more. Give it a listen!

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Four nations. Facing off. Joe and Eric, also facing off, are here to talk about the Rangers season up to this point, and what is likely to happen in the next few weeks. But also, four nations. Facing off. Four faces, nationing off. Anyway, give it a listen!

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Joe, Mike, and Eric are back, and so is J.T. Miller. Miller has looked good in first games back with the Rangers. What does the Miller trade mean for what Drury is thinking about the trade deadline? Is Mika Zibanejad a winger now? Will Ryan Lindgren survive the trade deadline? And, does anyone care about the 4-Nations Face-Off? Give it a listen!

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Joe and Mike are here with an Emergency Bandwidth episode, breaking down the trade the New York Rangers made with the Colorado, sending Ryan Lindgren, Jimmy Vesey, and the rights to Hank Kempf to the Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Calvin de Haan, center Juuso Pärssinen, and conditional 2025 second and fourth round draft picks. Give it a listen!

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The Rangers are back! And so are Joe and Eric. The wins haven't been pretty, but they've been wins. Should that change the way the Rangers approach the deadline? (Spoiler alert: no) Has the Rangers Cup window closed? Why is Laviolette still here? What will this team look like without Adam Fox? Give it a listen!

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Joe and Eric are back, recording while the New York Rangers are playing the Washington Capitals, in what could actually be a first round playoff preview. The Rangers are playing better hockey, and in the thick of the postseason race. What moves will Chris Drury make at the deadline? Will Chris Kreider be among them? Is Mika Zibanejad back? Will the Rangers go after Mikko Rantanen? Give it a listen!

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The full podcast team is here as Joe, Mike, and Eric mull over the the Rangers disappointing performance in the last few games. Should we care about the lineup card? Can we possibly learn anything about any of these players in this situation? Plus, thoughts on Jonathan Quick being extended, the unpredictability of the NHL Draft, and the Mikko Rantanen drama at the trade deadline. Give it a listen!

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Joe and Eric are here with a reaction to the moves the New York Rangers made at the trade deadline. Note: this was recorded before the Vaakanainen extension or Erik Brännström trades were announced. The guys cover the Reilly Smith trade, the future of the defense, what the Rantanen trade/extension and state income taxes will mean for the NHL moving forward, and hand out grades for Chris Drury's work. Give it a listen!

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Joe, Mike, and Eric are all here, recording on the night that Gabe Perreault makes his debut for the New York Rangers. What should we expect of the young prospect? Is John Tortorella the future coach of the Rangers? That would be entertaining, but would it also produce good hockey? Is criticism of Chris Drury allowed? (It is, just make it good criticism.) Plus, could there be a dark horse candidate to replace Sam Rosen? Give it a listen!

Don't Judge Chris Drury for What He Was Never Asked To Do Until Now | Eric Kohn, Blueshirt Banter

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This week, Joe and Eric talk about Sam Rosen. He's the only way we're surviving this awful Rangers season. The Rangers are still bad. And they're boringly bad. They're not even fun bad. Can we judge anything about any defenseman who is playing in this system and on this team? Is there a reason they're in any of these games other than Igor Shesterkin? (There is not.) And, should we have been calling Artemi Panarin "Yeast Mode" this whole time? Give it a listen!

More Than a Broadcaster: How Sam Rosen Became Family to Rangers Fans | Chris Feldman, Blueshirt Banter

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Joe and Eric are back, recording the night after the Rangers no-showed against the Calgary Flames. Are the playoff hopes gone now? Are there actually people who saw that game and got mad at ::checks notes:: Igor Shesterkin? Should we care about this lineup at all until Peter Laviolette is gone? And can we just stop to enjoy Matt Rempe? Give it a listen!

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This week, Joe is joined by Blueshirt Banter writer and the guy behind Project 94 Ethan Haas on the show. How is Ethan still optimistic about the Rangers? How have the Rangers not fired Peter Laviolette yet? How badly has Chris Kreider's Ranger legacy been tarnished by this season? Plus Ethan explains why he thinks Mika Zibanejad is coming back next year. Give it a listen!

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The New York Rangers miserable season is over. Buckle in, because now the real craziness is coming. Chris Kreider's time as a Ranger probably over. Is Mika next? When will Laviolette be fired? Chris Drury likely won't be fired, but if you want him gone, who can realistically replace him? Plus, Calvin de Haan's pot stirring comments, and more. Give it a listen!

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Joe is reporting in from his basement, and Eric is reporting in from Guatemala (yes, you read that correctly) as they address the Artemi Panarin settlement story and the firing of Peter Laviolette. What should we make of the player's comments from break-up day? Plus, the guys answer a long and thorough (and very good) email argument against Chris Drury's tenure as Rangers GM (and whose contract extension was announced after this podcast episode was recorded). Give it a listen!

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Joe and Eric prepare to welcome Mike Sullivan as the next head coach of the New York Rangers. What does that mean for Chris Drury? What does that mean for the roster? Will John Tortorella join as an assistant? Plus, why does Canucks president Jim Rutherford keep talking? He knows he can stop before he talks Quinn Hughes out of town, right? Give it a listen!

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This week, Joe and Eric are joined by Jon Basti, the head coach of the Sacred Heart University men's lacrosse team, as they discuss Mike Sullivan and the kind of difference new—and good—coaching can make. Will Sullivan be enough to keep Chris Kreider around? Does he believe he can fix Mika Zibanejad? Also, how on earth has Joe seen "A Clockwork Orange" but not "Back to the Future"?!? Give it a listen.

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This week, Joe and Eric take a look at the NHL playoffs up to this point and wonder if what we've seen tells us anything about what the Rangers should do this offseason. How much can they do this offseason? Is building a team from goaltender out the best way to do it? Does it matter? Plus, thoughts on Joe Micheletti's retirement and who might replace him in the broadcast booth. Give it a listen!

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Joe and Eric are back with a jam-packed episode covering everything from Stanley Cup handshake drama to the Rangers’ high-stakes offseason ahead. They dive into Paul Maurice’s bizarre coaching etiquette, the Knoblauch vs. Laviolette hindsight debate, and whether Edmonton’s success means anything for New York. Then it's on to potential trades—Jason Robertson, Marco Rossi, JJ Peterka, and even Mika Zibanejad—and what the Rangers can actually do with their cap and assets. Plus: Kreider sentimentality, the Knicks’ coaching change, and why the Rangers (and Knicks?) might finally be run like real organizations. Give it a listen!

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Joe and Eric are on the road in different cities, but they're still here to discuss all the news that hasn't happened in Rangersland. How much would you pay Will Cuylle and K'Andre Miller with the risk of offer sheets looming out there? Who would you trade Lafrenière for? Is the only way the Rangers are getting culture change coming from Mike Sullivan? Plus, who will be Kenny Albert's broadcast partner? Give it a listen!

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With Eric out this week, Joe is joined by Chip23 (who still proclaims that he is not actually Chris Drury) to give his take on the upcoming Rangers offseason. Should the Rangers go after that big name former Toronto Maple Leafs free agent? No, not Mitch Marner. John Tavares. Will they go after Sam Bennett and, if they do, will be just be the next Bobby Holik? Give it a listen!

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Joe and Eric are back to break down a pivotal week in the New York Rangers' offseason, starting with Chris Drury’s decision to send the 12th overall pick to Pittsburgh and what it signals for the team’s short- and long-term strategy. They dig into the implications for K’Andre Miller’s future, debate the rumored signing of Vladislav Gavrikov, and discuss how the Rangers’ blue line could take shape under Mike Sullivan. Plus, they explore the fourth-line makeover, potential Brendan Othmann trade chatter, and why Adam Fox might finally get the ideal partner. A must-listen for Rangers fans tracking every move ahead of the NHL Draft and free agency. Give it a listen!

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Joe is out this week and Eric is joined by the inimitable Chip23 for a summer episode that covers everything from Sam Bennett’s playoff payday to the Rangers’ evolving roster. The duo dives deep into Florida’s playoff run, Edmonton’s goaltending woes, and what New York should and shouldn’t emulate from either. They break down the Chris Kreider trade, K'Andre Miller’s uncertain future, and what a Mika Zibanejad rebound under Mike Sullivan might look like. Plus: spicy food regrets, Taco Bell hazing stories, and Yankees vs. Astros rage. It’s a mix of hockey insight, offbeat tangents, and offseason optimism. Give it a listen!

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This episode comes in two parts. First, Joe and Eric talk after they recorded most of this episode about the now all-but-official Chris Kreider trade. Then, in the main episode, Joe and Eric are back with a packed episode breaking down all the latest rumblings around the New York Rangers. They dive into the return of David Quinn—as an assistant coach this time—and explain why fans should maybe relax. The duo also tackles the future of K'Andre Miller, the rumors surrounding Chris Kreider, and whether the Rangers are actually undergoing a real culture shift. Plus: what kind of contract is Sam Bennett about to land after his playoff explosion? And why is everyone losing their minds over a silly draft combine numbers game? All that and more in this week’s no-holds-barred episode of Blueshirt Bandwidth.

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Joe and Eric are joined by Vince Mercogliano of lohud.com and the New Ice City podcast for an in-depth conversation about the Rangers' offseason moves. They break down the Gavrikov signing, the K'Andre Miller trade to Carolina, and what the new defensive pairings could look like under Mike Sullivan. Plus: what to expect from Scott Morrow, where Mika Zibanejad fits in the lineup, and why patience might be key for prospects like Brennan Othmann and Gabe Perreault. And, critically, is it sauce or is it gravy? Give it a listen!

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Joe and Eric are back to break down one of the most pivotal weeks in recent New York Rangers history, covering everything from the K'Andre Miller trade and the signing of Vladislav Gavrikov to a surprisingly savvy draft and the possibility of a looming Jack Eichel disappointment. They dive into what Chris Drury got right, what it means for the team's future, and why the Rangers' new defensive core might be better than expected. Give it a listen!

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Joe and Eric are back and they’re joined by The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler to break down the Rangers’ draft strategy, prospect development, and why Gabe Perreault and Scott Morrow could play big roles this season. They also dig into Chris Kreider’s amicable departure and Wolverine-hand saga, reassess the upside of Alexis Lafrenière, and debate the risks and rewards of trading for a top draft pick. Whether you're high on the Rangers' young core or skeptical about their timeline, this one’s for you. Give it a listen!

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Joe and Eric tackle the dog days of summer with no shortage of hot takes. From the Rangers’ safe pick of Dave Maloney to join Kenny Albert in the MSG broadcast booth, to the team’s flavorless schedule reveal, the guys dive into all things off-ice—and offbeat. They debate Chris Kreider’s reported anger over a missing tribute video, fantasize about Connor McDavid trade scenarios, and break down where Brennan Othmann and Brett Berard might fit in Mike Sullivan’s system. There’s also talk of power play shakeups, punchable NHL faces (looking at you, Paul Maurice), and the most iconic Rangers moments since 2010. It’s a little messy, a little emotional, and very Blueshirt Banter. Give it a listen!

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Joe and Eric return for Episode 43—the Marty Biron episode—with a mailbag special. They open with thoughts on Conor Sheary’s curious PTO and what it signals about Mike Sullivan’s influence, the logjam of forwards, and how the Rangers will handle their crop of young players, including Brennan Othman and Gabe Perreault. From there, it’s a listener-driven AMA covering Marco Rossi, regression to the mean, expansion cities, contraction debates, who they’d steal from the 1994 team (hint: it’s not Messier), and plenty more. Give it a listen!

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In this week’s episode, Joe and Eric kick things off by embracing the dog days of summer with an unhinged examination of Rangers jersey numbers—including a nice one that has never been issued—and the return of Vitali Kravtsov (sort of). Then, they’re joined by Keegan Jarvis, Hartford Wolf Pack correspondent for Blueshirt Banter, for a long-awaited breakdown of all things Wolf Pack. Keegan shares insight on the Rangers’ AHL development pipeline, expectations for Brennan Othman, Brett Berard, and Gabe Perreault, and what Scott Morrow’s path to the NHL might look like. Plus: listener questions, predictions, PTO speculation, and a mini therapy session about the team’s drafting history. Give it a listen!

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