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Brady Tkachuk SHUTS DOWN Trade Rumors + Rangers Draft Lottery & Offseason Preview | Rink Rap

Brady Tkachuk SHUTS DOWN Trade Rumors + Rangers Draft Lottery & Offseason Preview | Rink Rap

Author: Forever Blueshirts April 29, 2026 Duration: 50:22
Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts
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Brady Tkachuk spoke to the media in Ottawa — and he didn't hold back. Murray Pam of Hockey Hot Stove joins us live from the arena, straight out of the press conference, to break down exactly what Tkachuk said and what his body language told the room. Spoiler: he's frustrated, he's committed, and he's tired of being asked.Then we pivot to the New York Rangers offseason — the NHL Draft Lottery is just days away (Tuesday, May 5), and the Rangers hold an 11.5% chance at the #1 overall pick with a guaranteed top-5 selection. We break down what that means for the rebuild, how the roster looks right now, what Mike Sullivan said at breakup day, and who the key players are in the bottom-six development race.Plus: GM moves around the league — Toronto eyeing John Chayka and Mats Sundin, Sunny Mehta named New Jersey's new GM, and former Rangers GM Jeff Gorton talks about the 2018 rebuild, Jim Dolan's vision, and how he found out he was fired.Chapters:00:00 – Intro & Episode Overview 01:00 – BREAKING: Brady Tkachuk Press Conference (w/ Murray Pam, Hockey Hot Stove) 18:05 – Segment 2 Intro: Rangers Offseason & Draft Lottery Preview 25:00 – NHL Draft Lottery: Rangers' Odds, Top Prospects & What's at Stake32:00 – Rangers Roster Breakdown: Bottom-Six, Greentree, Aspinall, Cartier & More 42:00 – Free Agency Strategy & Pavel Dorofeyev as a Target 46:30 – GM Carousel: Toronto, New Jersey, Vancouver & Seattle 48:45 – Jeff Gorton on the 2018 Rangers Rebuild & Jim Dolan 51:00 – Closing & What's Coming Next Week (Hart Levine/Puckpedia)

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts
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