Explore every episode of the podcast New Ice City: A Podcast About The New York Rangers

Episode 157 of the "New Ice City" podcast marks the finale of Season 4! Host Vincent Mercogliano thanks listeners by trying to answer as many of their questions as possible, with topics ranging from the Blueshirts' offseason moves (or lack thereof), lineup construction, salary cap space, trade targets, prospects who look ready to make an impact, future roster plans, Reilly Smith's fit, Jacob Trouba's status, Igor Shesterkin's next contract and much more! 

Episode 156 of the "New Ice City" podcast discusses a surprisingly quiet free-agent period for the New York Rangers and what it means for their Stanley Cup hopes. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano analyzes the Blueshirts nabbing defenseman EJ Emery in the NHL Draft, the motivation behind the Reilly Smith trade and everything he's hearing about captain Jacob Trouba's murky future. 

Episode 155 of the "New Ice City" podcast looks ahead to the busiest week of the offseason for the New York Rangers and the rest of the NHL. Host Vincent Mercogliano reveals what he's hearing about the Blueshirts' plans in free agency, the draft and possible trades, then Sportsnet's Jeff Marek joins the show to discuss takeaways from the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and what New York needs to do to get over the championship hump.

Episode 154 of the "New Ice City" podcast reacts to the New York Rangers placing veteran forward Barclay Goodrow on waivers and being claimed by the San Jose Sharks, with analysis of all the potential roster and salary cap fallout. Plus, Colin Stephenson of Newsday joins the show to offer his thoughts on whether the Blueshirts should shake up their core or run it back and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans questions on Filip Chytil, Zac Jones and possible trade candidates. 

Episode 153 of the "New Ice City" podcast pulls back the curtain on breakup day at the New York Rangers' training center, including clips from some of the most memorable exit interviews. Hear from Adam Fox, Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko, Mika Zibanejad and Igor Shesterkin, with insights from host Vincent Mercogliano on what comes next for each of those Blueshirts' players. 

Episode 152 of the "New Ice City" podcast analyzes what went wrong for the New York Rangers in their Eastern Conference Final loss to the Florida Panthers and what to make of a Presidents' Trophy-winning season that fell short of the ultimate goal. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano begins to look ahead to difficult offseason decisions while answering fans' questions about Peter Laviolette, Jacob Trouba, Mika Zibanejad, Kaapo Kakko and more. 

Episode 151 of the "New Ice City" podcast relives Chris Kreider's historic third-period hat trick to propel the New York Rangers to the NHL's final four. Plus, George Richards of FloridaHockeyNow.com joins the show to preview the Eastern Conference Final matchup with the Panthers and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans questions about Filip Chytil, Blake Wheeler, Ryan Lindgren, series predictions and more! 

Episode 150 of the "New Ice City" podcast takes a look at what's gone wrong lately for the New York Rangers, who have lost two straight and are heading back to Carolina after their 3-0 series lead was cut to 3-2. Host Vincent Mercogliano also dives into the latest on Filip Chytil, Artemi Panarin and much more, plus Dave Maloney of MSG Network and ESPN Radio joins the show to break down the good, the bad and everything in between for the Blueshirts. 

Episode 149 of the "New Ice City" podcast dives deep into the New York Rangers' classic double-overtime win in Game 2 of their second-round NHL playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, with thoughts on Vincent Trocheck, Igor Shesterkin and the Blueshirts' special teams' dominance. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions on Adam Fox, Matt Rempe, Kaapo Kakko, Jacob Trouba and more! 

Episode 148 of the "New Ice City" podcast looks back on the New York Rangers' first-round sweep of the Washington Capitals and ahead to a much tougher opponent in the Carolina Hurricanes. Host Vincent Mercogliano analyzes positive takeaways for the Blueshirts and areas to improve, then Canes reporter Walt Ruff joins the show to preview the second-round matchup between Metro Division rivals.

Episode 147 of the "New Ice City" podcast includes complete reaction and analysis from the first two games of the New York Rangers' first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals. Host Vincent Mercogliano recaps both Blueshirts' wins and explains why he believes this could be a short series, then answers fans' questions about Filip Chytil, K'Andre Miller, Matt Rempe, Jack Roslovic, Mika Zibanejad, referees and more! 

Episode 146 of the "New Ice City" podcast looks back on how the New York Rangers captured the fourth Presidents' Trophy in franchise history while looking ahead to their first-round series against the Washington Capitals. Bailey Johnson of the Washington Post joins to show to help breakdown the NHL playoff matchup and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions on Filip Chytil, Artemi Panarin, defensive pairs and more! 

Episode 145 of the "New Ice City" podcast features a complete assessment of the New York Rangers' strengths and weaknesses heading into the NHL playoffs with MSG Network analyst and Clear Sight Analytics founder Stephen Valiquette. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano discusses the bad blood developing between the Blueshirts and Islanders following Tuesday's heated showdown on Long Island and answers fans' questions about Matt Rempe, Zac Jones, referee accountability and more! 

Episode 144 of the "New Ice City" podcast features an extensive interview with the last New York Rangers' general manager to win a Stanley Cup, Neil Smith, who reminisces about the 1994 title, draws parallels to the present-day team and discusses the Blueshirts' chances of ending the 30-year drought. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano dives into the Broadway Line Brawl with the Devils, the Matt Rempe phenomenon, Jacob Trouba's struggles and more. 

Episode 143 of the "New Ice City" podcast reacts to the New York Rangers becoming the first team to clinch an NHL playoff berth while discussing what their priorities should be with 10 regular-season games remaining. Plus, Dan Rosen of NHL.com joins the show to break down where the Blueshirts rank among top contenders and Artemi Panarin's chances in the Hart Trophy race, and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions about Zac Jones, playoff line usage and more. 

Episode 142 of the "New Ice City" podcast analyzes how the Rangers are faring in the face of an unrelenting schedule, featuring matchups with several of the NHL's top teams. Plus, Columbus Blue Jackets reporter Brian Hedger joins the show to discuss what New York is getting in trade-deadline addition Jack Roslovic and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions about Matt Rempe's staying power, the Rangers' best D pairs, potential playoff matchups and more. 

Episode 141 of the "New Ice City" podcast offers complete analysis and reaction to every move the New York Rangers made (and didn't make) in the lead up to the 2024 NHL trade deadline. Hear from the Blueshirts' newest forwards, Jack Roslovic and Alex Wennberg, as well as the inside scoop from host Vincent Mercogliano on how the Rangers lost out to the Carolina Hurricanes for Jake Guentzel and why team president Chris Drury pivoted to shopping for bargain buys with upside.

Episode 140 of the "New Ice City" podcast features all the latest NHL trade deadline chatter surrounding the New York Rangers, who have cemented their status as a Stanley Cup contender after going 10-1 in the month of February. ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins the show to discuss the trade market and potential Blueshirts' targets, plus host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions regarding Matt Rempe, Mika Zibanejad and the possibility of adding a defenseman. 

Episode 139 of the "New Ice City" podcast takes a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 NHL Stadium Series and the Rangers' thrilling 6-5 comeback win over the Islanders at MetLife Stadium. Plus, San Jose Hockey Now reporter Sheng Peng joins the show to examine trade possibilities between the Blueshirts and Sharks, and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions on Jonny Brodzinski, Kaapo Kakko and Alex Wennberg. 

Episode 138 of the "New Ice City" podcast takes a look at the New York Rangers' five-game winning streak, including what Monday's shutout could mean for goalie Igor Shesterkin, while analyzing the state of the roster following the decision to swap in prospect Adam Edström for veteran Tyler Pitlick. Plus, Islanders reporter Ethan Sears (NY Post) stops by to preview this weekend's NHL Stadium Series and the impact of new Isles head coach Patrick Roy, and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans questions about trade-deadline rumblings, Jonny Brodzinski, Barclay Goodrow and more!

Episode 137 of the "New Ice City" podcast analyzes two big wins for the New York Rangers coming out of the NHL all-star break and what to make of their decision to ride resurgent Jonathan Quick over No. 1 goalie Igor Shesterkin. Plus, Anaheim Ducks reporter Patrick Present joins the show to discuss trade possibilities involving Adam Henrique and Frank Vatrano, and host Vincent Mercogliano answers' fans questions about Kaapo Kakko, Zac Jones and whether the Blueshirts are willing to deal their first-round pick. 

Episode 136 of the "New Ice City" podcast is a full mailbag show devoted to answering fans' questions about the New York Rangers at the NHL all-star break. Topics include what host Vincent Mercogliano is hearing about GM Chris Drury's trade deadline strategy and targets, rumors about taking calls on Kaapo Kakko, where the Blueshirts go from here with struggling goalie Igor Shesterkin and much more.

Episode 135 of the "New Ice City" podcast reacts to Filip Chytil's long-awaited return to practice while pondering how soon the young center can help the slumping New York Rangers. Plus, Mike Rupp of NHL Networks joins the show to offer his thoughts on the state of the Blueshirts following a tough west coast trip and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions on changing the D pairs, splitting up Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad and more. 

Episode 134 of the “New Ice City” podcast delves into the New York Rangers’ snapping their four-game losing streak and what the return of Kaapo Kakko means for the rest of the lineup. Plus, Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects joins the show to discuss how Blueshirts’ prospects Gabe Perreault and others looked at the World Juniors and host Vincent Mercogliano answers questions about Filip Chytil, K’Andre Miller, trade deadline and more.

Episode 133 of the "New Ice City" podcast delves into the New York Rangers' stretch of inconsistent play and the defensive issues that have led to them losing four of their last six games. Plus, hear from head coach Peter Laviolette discuss the latest on young forwards Brennan Othmann, Will Cuylle and Kaapo Kakko while host Vincent Mercogliano examines the state of the team and pending lineup decisions. 

Episode 132 of the "New Ice City" podcast assesses what to make of the New York Rangers' lopsided loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the ongoing absences of Filip Chytil and Kaapo Kakko and whether team president Chris Drury should recalibrate his trade-deadline plans. Plus, Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the show to discuss the Blueshirts' midseason trends and host Vincent Mercogliano reacts to the recall of forward prized prospect Brennan Othmann. 

Episode 131 of the "New Ice City" podcast takes a look at a bounce-back week for the New York Rangers, who quieted the doubters with big road wins over the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus, Sportsnet's Jeff Marek joins the show to size up the NHL's Eastern Conference and trade-deadline options and host Vincent Mercogliano answers questions about what a healthy Blueshirts' lineup could look like, Peter Laviolette's temperament and more!

Episode 130 of the "New Ice City" podcast peels back the layers on what's gone wrong for the New York Rangers during their first bumpy patch of the 2023-24 season and the level of concern surrounding goalie Igor Shesterkin. Plus, Greg Kaplan and Ryan Mead of the Blueshirts Breakaway podcast join the show to take the pulse of the fanbase and host Vincent Mercogliano answers questions about Adam Fox, the team's big-picture outlook and LTIR pool money. 

Episode 129 of the "New Ice City" podcast discusses how the New York Rangers' hot start to the season has raised their standard and where they need to improve to become true Stanley Cup contenders. Plus, MSG Network analyst Stephen Valiquette joins the show to breakdown some of the defensive issues that have cropped up recently and performances from key players such as Artemi Panarin, Igor Shesterkin and more! 

Episode 128 of the "New Ice City" podcast dissects the onslaught of news surrounding the NHL's top team through one quarter of the 2023-24 season, the New York Rangers. Host Vincent Mercogliano offers the latest information and analysis on Kaapo Kakko's injury, Adam Fox's return, Filip Chytil's ongoing absence and all the lineup and salary-cap fallout, including insights from Blueshirts head coach Peter Laviolette. 

Episode 127 of the "New Ice City" podcast analyzes how the New York Rangers are overcoming injuries to Filip Chytil, Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin, with Alexis Lafrenière right in the middle of their 10-game point streak. Plus, Amanda Stein joins the show to preview Saturday's revenge game in New Jersey against the Devils and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions about Mika Zibanejad, the top-line right-wing spot and possible trade deadline priorities. 

Episode 126 of the "New Ice City" podcast offers the latest updates on injuries to Filip Chytil, Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin, with analysis of where the red-hot New York Rangers turn from here. Plus, former Blueshirts goalie Martin Biron stops by to share stories from his four seasons backing up soon-to-be Hall of Famer Henrik Lundqvist and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions on Kaapo Kakko, possible lineup changes and more.

Episode 125 of the "New Ice City" podcast reveals behind-the-scenes details from the first 5-0 road trip in New York Rangers' franchise history, with thoughts on how they can play even better moving forward. Plus, Carolina Hurricanes reporter Walt Ruff joins the show to preview Thursday's Metro Division showdown at MSG and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions on Kaapo Kakko, poor metrics for the fourth line and the possibility of neck guards following the tragic death of Adam Johnson.

Episode 124 of the "New Ice City" podcast details the Rangers' dominant win in Seattle and ongoing road trip through chilly Calgary and Edmonton. Plus, longtime Blueshirts beat reporter Rick Carpiniello joins the show to discuss his new book, "The Franchise: New York Rangers," and host Vincent Mercogliano answers questions about Blake Wheeler, faceoffs and the Panarin-Chytil-Lafrenière line. 

Episode 123 of the "New Ice City" podcast is a full New York Rangers' mailbag episode! Host Vincent Mercogliano analyzes each of the Blueshirts' first three games, then answers fans' questions on the chances of Patrick Kane re-signing, how much Blake Wheeler has left in the tank, Peter Laviolette's impact, how the line combinations look so far, favorite NHL cities and much more! 

Episode 122 of the "New Ice City" podcast features a complete preview of the 2023-24 New York Rangers in advance of Thursday's season opener in Buffalo. Joe Micheletti of MSG Network stops by to discuss his impressions from training camp, plus host Vincent Mercogliano analyzes the Blueshirts' final roster and lineup decisions, key players to watch, questions for the new season and more. 

Episode 121 of the "New Ice City" podcast assesses whether a few disappointing preseason performances are cause for concern for the New York Rangers, particularly Alexis Lafrenière. Plus, Colin Stephenson of Newsday joins to show to offer his observations from Blueshirts' training camp and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans' questions about Will Cuylle, Brennan Othmann, Blake Wheeler and more.

Episode 120 of the "New Ice City" podcast features New York Rangers legend and 1994 Stanley Cup champion Mike Richter, who discusses lessons from his time with the Blueshirts that apply to today's team. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano offers his observations from the first week of training camp and answers fans' questions about Brennan Othmann, lineup and roster decisions and more. 

Episode 119 of the "New Ice City" podcast gets fans set for the opening of New York Rangers' training camp! Hear new Blueshirts head coach Peter Laviolette discuss lineup decisions, roster competition and the importance of combining grit with skill, with reaction from host Vincent Mercogliano. 

Episode 118 of "New Ice City" drops the puck on Season 4 of the podcast by getting you set for New York Rangers hockey! The Blueshirts opened rookie camp Wednesday, with NHL training camp set to begin next week. Host Vincent Mercogliano reports from the MSG Training Center, including an interview with prospect Brennan Othmann, and looks ahead to the 2023-24 season. 

Episode 117 of "New Ice City" puts a bow on Season 3 of the podcast before taking a break for the summer. Host Vincent Mercogliano answers a full mailbag of New York Rangers questions submitted by fans, with topics including Alexis Lafrenière, Will Cuylle, Zac Jones, D pairs, unsigned free agents, 2023-24 expectations and more. 

Episode 116 of the "New Ice City" podcast analyzes K'Andre Miller's new contract and what it means for the state of the New York Rangers' roster. Plus, Murat Ates of The Athletic joins to discuss what the Blueshirts are getting in veteran forward Blake Wheeler and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans questions about Alexis Lafrenière, lineup decisions, top prospects and more. 

Episode 115 of the "New Ice City" podcast takes a look at all 10 free-agent signings for the New York Rangers, headlined by Blake Wheeler, Erik Gustafsson and Jonathan Quick, and how they'll fit on the 2023-24 roster. Plus, Chris Peters of FloHockey joins the show to discuss the Blueshirts' 2023 NHL Draft class and host Vincent Mercogliano offers his impressions from development camp. 

Episode 114 of the "New Ice City" podcast recaps the 2023 NHL Draft and takes a deeper look at why the New York Rangers decided on record-breaking winger Gabe Perreault with their first-round pick at No. 23 overall. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano analyzes the rest of the Blueshirts' draft class and looks ahead to their plans when free agency opens Saturday at noon. 

Episode 113 of the "New Ice City" podcast offers an inside look into the introductory press conference of New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette. Hear from the Blueshirts' bench boss, who explained what he believes his new team needs to become a Stanley Cup champion, plus host Vincent Mercogliano answers questions from fans about Laviolette's lineup strategies, Kaapo Kakko's potential usage and more. 

Episode 112 of the "New Ice City" podcast unpacks all the layers of the New York Rangers' decision to hire Peter Laviolette as the 37th head coach in franchise history. Tom Gulitti of NHL.com joins the show to discuss Laviolette's tenure with the Washington Capitals and coaching style, plus host Vincent Mercogliano offers insight into how the search went down, what to expect from the new bench boss and offseason decisions facing the Blueshirts.

Episode 111 of the "New Ice City" podcast reacts to the New York Rangers' decision to move on from Gerard Gallant and begin their search for a new head coach. ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins the show to discuss what she's hearing about which available coaches could make sense for the Blueshirts, plus host Vincent Mercogliano answers questions about Artemi Panarin, Alexis Lafrenière and Barclay Goodrow. 

Episode 110 of the "New Ice City" begins to assess what went wrong for the 2022-23 New York Rangers, who were eliminated by the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Host Vincent Mercogliano looks ahead to what's next for head coach Gerard Gallant and the rest of the roster, plus breakup day interviews with Patrick Kane, Artemi Panarin, Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Trouba.

Episode 109 of the "New Ice City" podcast reacts to the sudden momentum swing in the Rangers-Devils series after the Blueshirts dropped two games in a row at home. Host Vincent Mercogliano examines the key adjustments from the Devils, the lack of production from Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad and where Rangers coach Gerard Gallant will turn from here. 

Episode 108 of the "New Ice City" podcast covers everything that's gone right for the New York Rangers, who have jumped out to a 2-0 series lead in their NHL first-round playoff matchup with the New Jersey Devils. MSG Network analyst Stephen Valiquette joins to show to breakdown wins in Games 1 and 2, plus host Vincent Mercogliano goes deeper on Chris Kreider's growing legacy, Patrick Kane's big-game capabilities and much more.