[FULL EPISODE] Rink Rap: Trocheck Trade Bait After Coyle Signs, Devils' Quinn Hughes Drama, Markstrom-Shesterkin Fight

[FULL EPISODE] Rink Rap: Trocheck Trade Bait After Coyle Signs, Devils' Quinn Hughes Drama, Markstrom-Shesterkin Fight

Author: Forever Blueshirts May 15, 2026 Duration: 1:00:57
Jim Cerny breaks down what Charlie Coyle's six-year deal in Columbus means for a potential Vincent Trocheck trade out of New York, why Chris Drury must absolutely nail the No. 5 pick and the retool, and whether Mike Sullivan's B-minus report card grade was fair. Then James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now joins the show for a "misery loves company" sitdown — Devils edition: the Jack Hughes Chicago dinner injury, the Quinn Hughes saga that helped cost Tom Fitzgerald his job, what new GM Sunny Mehta might do, and the Markstrom-Shesterkin goalie fight. Plus: if you're building a team from scratch with one local coach — Sullivan, Sheldon Keefe, or Peter DeBoer — who do you pick?Chapters:0:00 — Welcome back, recapping last week at Mustang Harry's2:08 — Rangers fall to No. 5, Toronto wins the lottery6:30 — Charlie Coyle re-signs with Columbus9:30 — Why Drury must nail the Trocheck trade13:00 — Minnesota, Detroit, and LA as Trocheck fits15:30 — Report card fallout: Drury's D, Sully's B-minus22:00 — The Lafrenière burden isn't going away25:30 — A Pavel Dorofeev offer sheet pipe dream28:15 — James Nichols joins: misery loves company31:00 — The cursed Chicago dinner that broke the Devils35:00 — Markstrom vs. Shesterkin39:30 — Quinn Hughes saga and the end of Tom Fitzgerald44:30 — Sizing up new Devils GM Sunny Mehta52:00 — The Metro is wide open behind Carolina55:30 — Sullivan, Keefe, or DeBoer — who do you build with?

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

Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts
Podcast Episodes
First PWHL Game at Madison Square Garden Was Something Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:18
Jim Cerny was there for the historic first PWHL game ever played at MSG — 18,000+ fans, Billie Jean King dropping the puck, and a Sirens win in the shootout. He breaks down what made the night unforgettable.
New York Rangers at the Crossroads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:14
Jim Cerny breaks down what's working in New York's late-season run — young players stepping up, the team's identity shift, and what this stretch means heading into a pivotal offseason. #Rangers
Rangers Big Picture with Jonny Lazarus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:49
Daily Faceoff's Jonny Lazarus joins live from Mustang Harry's for a frank conversation about the Rangers' retool — Lafreniere's evolution, Schneider's uncertain future, and what the front office needs to do this summer.
Historic Night: PWHL Comes to MSG [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:45
NY Sirens beat reporter Lou Orlando joins to preview the first-ever PWHL game at Madison Square Garden — what it means for women's hockey, the Sirens' season, and the electric atmosphere building just steps from where th…