[FULL SHOW] Rangers' Wild 24 Hours: Dorofeyev Trade Bombshell, Šmits Draft Shocker & Goalie Controversy

[FULL SHOW] Rangers' Wild 24 Hours: Dorofeyev Trade Bombshell, Šmits Draft Shocker & Goalie Controversy

Author: Forever Blueshirts July 3, 2026 Duration: 1:10:14
Jim Cerny is back on Rink Rap to break down an absolutely wild 24-hour stretch for the New York Rangers. After missing the instant reaction show following a chaotic July 1st, Jim dives deep into everything Chris Drury did to reshape this roster: the blockbuster trade for Pavel Dorofeyev, the surprising fifth-overall pick of Alberts Šmits over fan-favorite Chase Reid, the Marcus Pettersson and Vincent Trocheck trades, and a goaltending shakeup that's got Rangers fans split on Dylan Garand vs. Joonas Korpisalo.Jim also gets into why the Rangers are deliberately buying time for their prospects, breaks down Cole Beaudoin's fit as a two-way center, and wraps with thoughts from Rangers development camp.Subscribe to Forever Blueshirts for daily Rangers coverage, and catch Rink Rap every week all summer long.#NYRangers #Rangers #NHL #NHLDraft #PavelDorofeyev #RinkRap #ForeverBlueshirts #NHLTrade #NYR #HockeyPodcastChapters:00:00 Intro & Cold Open 00:15 Jim's Insane 24 Hours: The Hot Mess Wednesday Story 04:29 Programming Notes: NY State Hockey Hall of Fame (July 12) 09:08 BREAKING: Rangers Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev From Vegas 09:19 Why Dorofeyev Is Such a Perfect Fit 10:12 The Age Factor: Why 25 Changes Everything 12:36 Replacing Panarin, Not Trocheck 13:05 Power Play Weapon: Elite Numbers 13:58 The Defensive Upside Nobody's Talking About 14:53 Rangers Draft Alberts Šmits No. 5 Overall 15:21 Mixed Reaction: Why Fans Wanted Chase Reid 20:00 Reid vs. Šmits: Breaking Down the Debate 22:54 The Gabrielov Succession Plan 25:04 Grading the Draft Class (C-Minus Reviews) 26:13 Backfilling the Prospect Pool 27:13 Drew Fortescue's Path Forward 29:07 Segment 2 Begins 29:40 The Real Strategy: Buying Time for Prospects 32:11 Case Study: Drew Fortescue's Opportunity 33:50 Breaking Down the Marcus Pettersson Trade 43:42 Grading the Trocheck Trade 43:58 Vincent Trocheck's Rangers Legacy 45:57 Sean Durzi Replaces Will Borgen 48:55 Braden Schneider's New Reality 50:41 Are the Rangers Actually Better Than Game 82? 55:57 Segment 3 Begins: The Goalie Controversy 57:53 Igor Shesterkin's Backup Problem 59:29 Dylan Garand's Case for the No. 2 Job 1:01:14 The Joonas Korpisalo Trade Breakdown 1:03:40 Is Garand Getting a Fair Shot? 1:04:39 Cole Beaudoin: The Trocheck Trade's Hidden Gem 1:08:17 Cole Beaudoin's Injury Concern 1:08:24 Development Camp Wrap-Up 1:09:21 Closing Thoughts & What's Next

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.
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Podcast Episodes
Rangers Send Dylan Garand Back to Hartford: Opening Night Roster Set [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:32
Dylan Garand cleared waivers Monday and is headed back to the Hartford Wolfpack for a fifth season. Jim Cerny explains why the decision was made the day Chris Drury traded for Joonas Korpisalo on July 1, and why losing G…
Rangers Rookie Series Breakdown w/Russ Cohen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:27
Jim Cerny is joined by Russ Cohen of Sportsology and NHL Prospects Radio to break down the Rangers' rookie series against the Philadelphia Flyers.They cover Alberts Smits' two-game showing as the Rangers' No. 5 overall p…
Rangers Sign Eeli Tolvanen: Why the 1-Year, $1.5M Deal Makes Sense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:25
September hockey is finally here. On this edition of the Rink Rap Podcast, Jim Cerny digs into the Rangers' latest offseason move: the one-year, $1.5 million signing of winger Eeli Tolvanen. Jim explains why Chris Drury…
Dan D'Uva Breaks Down What the Rangers Are Getting in Pavel Dorofeyev [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:02
Jim Cerny is back from a week off and welcomes Dan D'Uva, the radio voice of the Vegas Golden Knights, for an in-depth look at the Pavel Dorofeyev trade. D'Uva breaks down why Vegas moved on from their leading goal score…