Get it on Google Play

[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
Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts
SportsHockey
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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Official website RSS
instagramyoutube
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…

«12345