Nick Fotiu, Sam Rosen & Rangers Offseason Talk at the NY State Hockey Hall of Fame

Nick Fotiu, Sam Rosen & Rangers Offseason Talk at the NY State Hockey Hall of Fame

Author: Forever Blueshirts July 13, 2026 Duration: 53:14
Rink Rap goes on location to Troy, NY, for the 2026 New York State Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where Rangers legends took center stage. Host Jim Cerny recaps a night honoring Don Maloney, Neil Smith, and Nick Fotiu — then Fotiu himself drops by the mic for stories about throwing pucks into the MSG crowd, being feared vs. loved, and his advice for Matt Rempe.Then Hall of Fame broadcaster Sam Rosen joins to break down the Rangers' offseason: the Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson additions, Joonas Korpisalo settling the backup goalie spot behind Igor Shesterkin, and why Pavel Dorofeyev could transform the power play. Allan Kreda of the Associated Press closes the show with the Leo Carlsson offer sheet fallout, JT Miller and the captaincy question, Braden Schneider trade rumors, and where the Rangers stack up in a loaded Metro Division.Follow all our Rangers coverage at ForeverBlueshirts.com. Like, subscribe, and drop a comment: are the Rangers a playoff team in 2026-27?#NewYorkRangers #NYRangers #NHL #NickFotiu #SamRosen #RinkRapChapters:00:00 Intro from Troy, NY – NYS Hockey Hall of Fame induction night 00:36 Inductees: Don Maloney, Neil Smith, Nick Fotiu 02:04 Nick Fotiu surprise interview 03:00 Throwing pucks into the MSG crowd (and almost hitting Jim) 08:38 Fotiu's advice for Matt Rempe: feared vs. loved 10:25 Neil Smith's induction speech & the Maloney brothers' moment 16:38 Sam Rosen interview begins 19:53 Rosen on the Rangers' offseason: "a team that can compete" 21:16 Sean Durzi & Marcus Pettersson: filling the Fox insurance gap 24:24 Korpisalo, Dylan Garand & the goalie depth chart 27:42 Pavel Dorofeyev and a more dangerous power play 32:08 Allan Kreda (AP) joins the show 33:04 Leo Carlsson's $18M offer sheet fallout 38:00 Is Dorofeyev a younger Panarin? 40:29 JT Miller, the captaincy & pressure in New York 43:45 Braden Schneider trade talk 47:54 Metro Division pecking order: where do the Rangers land? 51:31 Wrap-up: PR McGuire and more guests coming this summer

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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