Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

On a new episode of the ‘Up In The Blue Seats’ podcast ahead of the Rangers’ season-opening matchup against the Penguins, The Post’s Rangers beat reporter Mollie Walker, The Post’s Senior Hockey Columnist, along with a former Blueshirt and longtime NHL-er, Brian Boyle, discuss the Rangers’ offseason moves and how the team can end their 30-year Stanley Cup drought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the season finale episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks, they open the show talking about what the Rangers had to say at breakup day Tuesday. They react to the 4-2 series loss to the Panthers, their season as a whole, what needs to change, looking ahead to the offseason and what free agents they need to make sure come back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle and Mollie Walker, they open the show talking about the Rangers and Panthers series now being tied at 2-2. They discuss what needs to change in the defensive zone, the Panthers outplaying the Rangers so far, Blake Wheeler’s return in Game 4, lineup changes and looking ahead to Game 5 on Thursday at MSG. Brian and Jake Brown close the show with their three stars and look ahead to the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks, they open the show talking about Chris Kreider’s heroic performance in the comeback win in Game 6 in Carolina. They discuss the series win over the Hurricanes, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals and they preview their series against the Panthers and make their predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks, they open the show talking about the Rangers 4-1 loss Monday. They discuss the series now being at 3-2, what went wrong, changes to be made for Game 6, what happened in the Game 4 loss and Igor Shesterkin’s play. Brian sounds off on fans bickering at each other in his “Boyle-ing Point.” Brian, Mollie and Jake Brown close the show with their stars and discuss Brian’s beautiful white suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks, they open the show talking about the Rangers’ thrilling double overtime win Tuesday to take a 2-0 series lead over the Hurricanes. They discuss Vincent Trocheck’s major impact, some of the questionable calls, heading to Carolina with a 2-0 lead and Mollie goes off on people calling the Rangers “underdogs” and not giving them enough respect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks, they open the show talking about the Rangers sweeping the Capitals. They also discuss Tom Wilson’s style of play, how Game 4 played out and look ahead to a potential second round matchup against the Hurricanes. In the “Boyle-r Room,” Brian looks back to his memories with the Rangers from winning a playoff series. Brian, Mollie and Jake Brown close the show with their three stars of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks, they open the show talking about the atmosphere at MSG the first two games. They discuss the Rangers taking a 2-0 series lead, the difference between the Capitals play in Game 1 vs. Game 2, Matt Rempe scoring the first goal of the playoffs and some of the poor officiating so far in the series. They also discuss the Rangers toughness, the success on the penalty kill, heading to DC for Game 3 and 4 and the other Eastern Conference playoff series. Brian sounds off on complaining in his “Boyle-ing Point” for the week. Brian and Mollie give out their stars of the week and producer Jake Brown gives out third star to the Rangers fans and Knicks fans in a special time at The Garden with the teams winning on four straight days there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks, they open the show talking about the Rangers playoff matchup against the Capitals. They discuss the strong regular season, winning the Presidents’ Trophy, Boyle’s memories playing the Capitals in his career and Boyle gives out his Rangers team awards for the season. They also talk about Filip Chytil practicing again, a potential return and predict how the series with the Capitals will turn out. Boyle looks back at an epic playoff game from his career against the Capitals in the “Boyle-ing Room.” Brian and Mollie close the show giving out their Rangers stars of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle and Larry Brooks, they open the show talking about the Adam Pelech hit on Mika Zibanejad. They discuss whether it was intentional, the Dobson hit on Trocheck, the loss to the Islanders and Laviolette’s frustrations after the game. Boyle and Brooksie also look at the remaining schedule, potential playoff opponents and Zac Jones being a big factor for the Blueshirts. Boyle then gives a tribute to his late friend Tim Wakefield and his wife Stacy after the touching tribute from the Red Sox at the home opener. Boyle and producer Jake Brown close the show with the three stars of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle and Mollie Walker, they open the show talking about the line brawl to start the game against the Devils. They react to the players getting tossed from the game, the Rangers sweeping the Devils this season and Boyle’s most memorable fights from his career. They also discuss Artemi Panarin’s special season, potential first-round playoff opponents and Jonathan Quick breaking the american-born goaltender wins record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks, they open the show talking about the Rangers wild 6-5 win Tuesday to clinch a playoff spot. They discuss Peter Laviolette winning his 800th game, being the first team to 100 points, Artemi Panarin passing 100 points and the latest on Rangers injuries. They also talk about Laviolette’s coaching, Brandon Scanlin making his NHL debut and the upcoming west coast trip. Boyle sounds off in his Boyle-ing Point on the journalist calling out Zach Hyman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle and Mollie Walker are joined by guest co-host former Ranger and NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp. They open the show discussing Boyle’s first time reporting between the benches, the loss to the Jets, the East standings and if there’s concerns with losses over top teams. They also talk about the injuries to Ryan Lindgren and Jacob Trouba, how it impacts the team, Chad Ruhwedel playing a factor and the return of Matt Rempe from suspension. Boyle reacts to the John Tortorella-Sean Couturier situation in Philly in his Boyle-ing Point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks, they open the show reacting to Igor Shesterkin shutting out the Hurricanes Tuesday. They discuss how well the Rangers are playing, Matt Rempe’s suspension and the impact he has had on the team. They also react to the Rangers trade deadline additions and the schedule ahead. Boyle sounds off on a certain fan base in his Boyle-ing Point before him and Mollie close the show with their three stars for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks, they open the show talking about the trade deadline ahead on Friday. They discuss what the Rangers plan is, what players they may target to get, the last two games, Mika Zibanejad being streaky, debate whether the Rangers should consider trading Kaapo Kakko and react to the Jonathan Quick contract extension. Boyle then looks back to times he was traded in his career, including the trade to the Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts, they open the show reacting to how well the Rangers are playing. They discuss whether the Blueshirts are the best team in the NHL, Mika Zibanejad’s struggles to score, the 10-game win streak and they discuss the impact Matt Rempe has had on the team. They also get into line changes, the trade deadline and Artemi Panarin’s tremendous season. Boyle sounds off on an issue with youth hockey in his Boyle-ing Point. Harts says goodbye as this is his final episode on the podcast and with The Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts, they open the show reacting to the stadium series. They also discuss Brennan Othmann getting recalled, Matt Rempe’s debut and the impact he could have on the Blueshirts. The Post’s Hall of Famer Larry Brooks then joins the crew to talk about the trade deadline in a few weeks and what the Rangers may do. Brooks discusses potential interest in Alex Wennberg, whether they should go for Jordan Eberle and the stadium series at MetLife Stadium being a huge success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about Igor Shesterkin getting back in a rhythm playing well. They discuss the Rangers five-game win streak, what might need to change within the team and look ahead to the Stadium Series this weekend at MetLife Stadium. Boyle and Brooksie then look back to memories from the 2014 Stadium Series at Yankee Stadium. Boyle then lets it rip in his “Boyle-ing Point” on snow days and school cancellations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about NHL All-Star weekend. They discuss the Igor Shesterkin vs. Jonathan Quick debate, whether Quick will start again Friday and what the Rangers should do at the position. Brian and Mollie then answer Post Sports+ member questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about Nick Bonino getting waived. They discuss Filip Chytil back at practice, roster moves, the Rangers inconsistent play and looking back to the 2012 team falling short. Boyle sounds off in “The Boyle-ing Point” on haters of the All-Star Game. Boyle then looks back to his 2018 All-Star Game appearance, battling cancer going into that season, his son being in the hospital at the time of All-Star weekend and the great treatment he got from fans around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about the win over the Kraken on Tuesday. They discuss the positive signs from the team, how they can improve in the second half of the season, Filip Chytil’s rehab and the Rangers players and head coach heading to Toronto for All-Star weekend. Boyle looks back to fun pre-game lineup announcements in the locker room and he sounds off on what he’s mad at this week in the debut of “Boyle-ing Point.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts, the crew opens the show talking about the Rangers losing their last two games. They discuss what has gone wrong for them, Kaapo Kakko practicing and Brennan Othmann being sent back down to Hartford. They also dive into shootouts and Boyle sounds off on the Cutter Gauthier situation with Flyers fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about Brennan Othmann getting called up to make his NHL debut. They also talk about Kaapo Kakko being back on the ice, the loss to the Hurricanes and what the Rangers need to improve on. Brian closes the show talking about his Winter Classic experience on Monday in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts, they open the show reacting to their win over the Capitals Wednesday. They discuss the team avenging losses to teams earlier in the season, finding their consistency, Michael Peca’s importance to the Rangers and look ahead to the Rangers games in Florida this weekend. Brian looks back to his memories from the 2012 Winter Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts, the crew opens up talking about the Rangers three-game win streak. They discuss the win over the Maple Leafs, Braden Schneider impressing, Jimmy Vesey’s great season and Brian’s MSG Network debut in Boston. (22:39) Former Rangers winger Daniel Carcillo then joins the show. Carcillo talks about his post-playing career, the nickname “CarBomb” and memories playing with Brian on the 2013-2014 Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about the Rangers losing three of the last four games. They discuss Igor Shesterkin not playing like himself, the defense needing to play better in front of him and how well Jonathan Quick has played. (19:04) The Post’s Hall of Fame hockey columnist Larry Brooks drops by to dissect Shesterkin’s struggles, looking back at Henrik Lundqvist’s time when he struggled, Blake Wheeler’s strong play, Jimmy Vesey playing well and Barclay Goodrow coming back so quick after a huge hit to the face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about the Rangers loss to the Senators. They answer subtext questions on favorite NHL cities, Jonny Brodzinksi’s role and former Rangers scoring against them. The Post’s Hall of Famer Larry Brooks then joins the show to discuss the Rangers recent stretch and whether there could be any reunions with players coming back this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker, Andrew Harts and Larry Brooks, the crew opens up talking about whether the Rangers are the best team in the NHL. They also discuss Adam Fox’s return, the Rangers injuries and Jacob Trouba’s presence. MSG Network analyst Steve Valiquette then joins the pod. Vally talks about Jonathan Quick’s tremendous season so far, the Rangers goaltending, their defense and looking back at stories from Vally and Boyle’s days playing in NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts, the guys open the show talking about the Rangers loss in Dallas Monday. They discuss the rare loss, Igor Shesterkin’s struggles since coming back, the tough upcoming schedule and what a successful week ahead would look like for the Rangers. (24:25) Larry and Brian look back to some of their favorite stories from Thanksgiving time in their career, including Brian’s fight with Zdeno Chara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts, the crew opens up the show reacting to the news that the Rangers won’t be signing Patrick Kane. They also talk about the great start the Rangers are off to, Igor Shesterkin returning likely Saturday, looking back to a coaching change in Boyle’s time with the Rangers and Henrik Lundqvist’s Hall of Fame induction Monday. (28:56) Former Ranger and NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp then joins the show. Rupper talks about Lundqvist entering the HOF, their favorite stories playing with him, how good Alexis Lafrenière is playing and looking back to their triple OT 2012 playoff game with Rupp’s shot going off Boyle’s butt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts, the crew opens up talking about all the Rangers injuries. They discuss Adam Fox’s timetable, being cautious with the goalie injuries and just how good Artemi Panarin has been so far this season. (26:20) With Henrik Lundqvist going into the Hall of Fame, Brian shares what made him so special and his favorite stories of his former teammate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about the Rangers’ historic 5-0 road trip. They discuss the success on the power play, returning home this week, the Adam Johnson tragedy and potentially mandating neck guards. (27:02) Former Rangers center and ESPN NHL analyst Dominic Moore then joins Brian, Larry and Andrew. Moore talks about his game-winning goal in Game 6, memories from those Rangers playoff runs, how good the current Rangers are playing and Brian’s transition into the media world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about the Rangers west coast trip. They discuss goaltending so far, Jonathan Quick’s role and answer mailbag questions on K’Andre Miller, Blake Wheeler and Brian’s take on “not showing up.” (29:56) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to discuss Chris Kreider, the Rangers power play and Alexis Lafreniere. The crew closes the show giving out their three stars of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Andrew Harts and Mollie Walker welcome in new co-host Brian Boyle. They open the show chatting with Brian about his transition from playing to broadcasting, the Rangers 2-1 start to the season, why Peter Laviolette is a great coach for this team, Brian’s story on playing for him in Nashville and breaking down the 1-3-1 formation. (19:26) The Post’s Larry Brooks then joins the pod. Larry and Brian look back at Brian getting traded to the Rangers, stories from his days in New York and Larry’s thoughts on the 2-1 start to the season. Mollie, Brian and Andrew close the show giving out their three stars of the week and reacting to the fight at the end of the game Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a season preview episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown opens the show announcing what former Rangers player will be taking his spot as the new co-host beginning next week. Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts discuss how big of an addition he will be to the podcast and then look ahead to the Rangers 2023-2024 season, breaking down what difference new coach Peter Laviolette brings to the team, the impact of the new Rangers players on the roster and which player has stood out the most so far. (16:28) The Post’s Larry Brooks then joins the pod to react to Will Cuylle making the team, express concerns with Alexis Lafreniere and Jonathan Quick, tell a great story on memories covering the new host of the pod and the crew gives their predictions on where the Rangers will finish this season. Harts and Mollie wrap up the pod reacting to the alternate captains and Artemi Panarin’s drastic haircut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On an emergency episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts open the show talking about the Rangers hiring Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. (7:58) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to react to the Laviolette hire, how important his career resume was in the decision, what his weaknesses are as a coach, whether he could get the Rangers to win a Stanley Cup and the difficult roster construction with limited cap space this summer for the Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On an emergency episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker, Jake Brown and Larry Brooks, they open the show reacting to the Rangers firing head coach Gerard Gallant. They discuss how the firing happened, the search for a new coach, potential replacements, the disappointing season and Chris Drury’s difficult offseason ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about the Rangers losing Game 7 to the Devils to end their season. They discuss why the Rangers season was a colossal failure, how the series turned around, what changes may need to be made in the offseason and debate whether Gerard Gallant should be fired as head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks open the show reacting to the Rangers dropping two straight home games as the Devils tie the series at 2-2. They discuss what the heck happened in the two losses, the struggles on the power play, whether it’s time for Rangers fans to panic and what needs to change for the Blueshirts to turn it back around. (23:03) Grammy-winning opera singer and Rangers national anthem singer John Brancy then joins the show. Brancy talks about singing the anthem at MSG, how it all started, opera singers he would want to collaborate with and Jake and John each sing a snippet of “New York, New York” in their opera voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks open the show reacting to the Rangers’ back-to-back 5-1 wins over the Devils in New Jersey to take a 2-0 series lead. They discuss the new guys coming up big in Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko, coming home to MSG for Games 3 and 4, adjustments the Devils will need to make, Chris Kreider’s “moneyball” play, the atmosphere at Prudential Center and whether this series is pretty much over or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show looking ahead to the Rangers taking on the Devils in the first round of the playoffs. They grade the Rangers regular season, give out team awards and give their predictions for the Rangers-Devils series. (13:21) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to recall all the past Rangers-Devils playoff matchups, what made them so special, why this series will be great and what players to watch for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show debating whether Rangers fans should want to play the Devils or Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs. Mollie then answers mailbag questions on Patrick Kane’s time with the Rangers thus far, the Rangers cap situation and offseason plans. (19:00) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to give his thoughts on the new Filip Chytil contract and answer mailbag questions on Kane, Alexis Lafreniere’s Rangers future, Brennan Ohtmann and his thoughts on the Devils or Hurricanes first round matchup debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show with The Post’s Larry Brooks. They discuss the big Rangers-Devils matchup Thursday in Newark, how Coach Gallant should manage playing time after the Rangers clinched a playoff spot, the Ryan Lindgren injury situation and the potential of all three NY/NJ teams in the playoffs. (15:14) Devils lead reporter Amanda Stein then joins the show. Stein talks about the Devils’ remarkable, surprising season, being the “little brother” in the tri-state area, players to watch in the playoffs and a potential matchup with the Rangers in the first round of the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show with The Post’s Larry Brooks. Larry talks about the Rangers loss to the Hurricanes Tuesday after the blowout wins over the weekend, Tyler Motte’s strong play recently, Filip Chytil’s future and the NHL salary cap issue. (19:37) MSG Network analyst and Rangers legend Dave Maloney then joins the show with Mollie, Larry and Jake. Maloney discusses the Rangers’ power play, the importance of defense and special teams, going from NY to Buffalo late in his career and the difficult adjustment for the newest Rangers acquisitions coming here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Andrew Harts and Mollie Walker open the show talking about how Igor Shesterkin is getting his groove back and why it’s so important given the Rangers recent sloppy play. Then they discuss the fourth line stepping up as an important piece after failing to find any sort of chemistry early on in the season. (10:50) Hall of Fame writer Larry Brooks joins the show and chimes in on Tyler Motte, Jimmy Vesey and Barclay Goodrow succeeding together. Larry then talks about the lines he’d like to see out on the ice, the recent struggles from Artemi Panarin and answers some reader questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker on the show with The Post’s Larry Brooks. They discuss Patrick Kane’s underwhelming first two games with the Rangers, Kane’s interaction with the media, K’Andre Miller’s important return, the changes to the power play and Alexis Lafreniere’s improved play. (19:15) ESPN NHL reporter Emily Kaplan then joins the show. Kaplan talks about her love of bagels, what Kane brings to the Blueshirts, whether they can take down the Bruins, the microscope that comes with working at ESPN, working between the benches, highlights of the trade deadline and her Stanley Cup Finals prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown, Andrew Harts and Larry Brooks open the show talking about the Rangers’ blockbuster trade to acquire Patrick Kane from the Blackhawks. Brooksie breaks down how the deal happened, what the Rangers gave up, how Kane will fit in and what the expectations are for the Blueshirts. They also discuss the K’Andre Miller three-game suspension, Ryan Lindgren’s injury, where this team ranks on paper amongst great Rangers teams and looking back to the 2015 team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers trading for Tyler Motte. They discuss Motte’s return to the Blueshirts, the two-game losing streak and Igor Shesterkin’s struggles. (7:20) Former Ranger, MSG Network and NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp then joins the pod. Rupp discusses the Rangers play, why the Devils should trade for Timo Meier, the Motte trade, whether the Rangers should still go for Patrick Kane and what other players Chris Drury could target before the trade deadline. The former Rangers center and Devils Stanley Cup champion also gets into how difficult it is to adjust to a new team when getting traded midseason, why these Rangers can win a championship, his prediction for who wins it all and reacting to Shesterkin’s up and down goaltending this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about Vladimir Tarasenko’s big Rangers debut Friday and Artemi Panarin’s four-goal game Saturday. They discuss just how good this Rangers team is, Vitali Kravtsov requesting a trade and whether Patrick Kane is still an option for a trade to NY. (10:47) The Post’s Larry Brooks stops by to dissect the Kravtsov saga, Panarin’s sensational performance and whether the combination with Vincent Trocheck can work consistently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts open the show with The Post’s Larry Brooks discussing the blockbuster deal made by Chris Drury, trading for Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola from the St. Louis Blues. They discuss how this impact move could help the Rangers eventually raise the Stanley Cup at the end of the season and how it will change the way Coach Gallant sets his lineups. Later in the podcast, Mollie answers some subtext questions from the readers about Igor Shesterkin, Libor Hajek and how the Rangers would match-up with the Devils in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices