Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts

Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts

Author: Forever Blueshirts Language: English Episodes: 100
For dedicated fans of the New York Rangers, there's a familiar voice that has been part of the journey for decades. Rink Rap brings you that voice, with host Jim Cerny drawing from three full decades of covering the team and the NHL to offer context you simply won't find elsewhere. This isn't just reaction; it's seasoned perspective that connects today's lineup and last night's game to the broader history and intricate mechanics of professional hockey. Each episode blends that deep insight with top-flight interviews, pulling in voices from around the league to give a comprehensive view of the Blueshirts' world. Produced by Forever Blueshirts, the Rink Rap podcast feels like a conversation with the most knowledgeable person in your section, breaking down strategy, roster moves, and the emotional rollercoaster of a long season. It’s where passion for the team meets an insider's understanding, making every win, loss, and trade deadline dissected with authority and a genuine love for the game. Tune in for the analysis that goes beyond the highlight reel, grounded in thirty years of watching this franchise evolve.
Episodes
Ping Pong Balls, Playoff Rivals & a Live Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:57
Jim weighs in on the Eastern Conference playoff race, which teams Rangers fans should root against, and announces a live Rink Rap broadcast at Mustang Harry's on April 4th.
Rangers Are Back Down to Earth — And That's Okay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:50
Lou Orlando fills in for Jim Cerny and breaks down New York's three-game skid, Panarin's return to MSG, and why losing is actually the right move for this franchise right now.
Lafreniere Is Cooking — But Is Gabe Pro Getting Squeezed Out? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:56
Lafreniere's post-Olympic surge is real enough to get excited about, but the bigger question is whether Gabe Perrault is already being set up for the same power play exile that stunted Lafreniere's development for years.
The Retool So Far: Breaking Down Every Rangers Trade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:46
We set the table on the Rangers' ongoing retool — what they've done, what they passed on, and why keeping Vincent Trocheck made more sense than moving him. A full breakdown of every deal New York has made and what it sig…
Pierre McGuire: The Truth About This Rangers Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:11
Pierre McGuire joins the show and doesn't hold back. From whether the Rangers' recent strong play is real or just pressure-relief to Gabe Perreault's ceiling, Lafreniere's evolution, the Othmann trade, defensive developm…
Perreault Is For Real [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:15
Gabe Perreault's post-break breakout and what it means for the Rangers' rebuild.
The Fox Question [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:40
dam Fox's murky comments about his future put his place in the retool under the microscope.