Ice Cold Takes: A New York Sports Podcast

Joey returns from his Florida trip and talks about his observations during the Rangers' hot streak, including the stellar play of Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, Artemi Panarin and others.

Rangers beat reporter Colin Stephenson joins to talk about his observations from practice on Tuesday before the game against the Canadiens on Thursday. We talked about the new power play lines, the even strength lines and if Gerard Gallant will be more patient before making any changes now that Patrick Kane is on the team.

Patrick Kane is now a member of the New York Rangers, further improving the Rangers' offensive firepower for the end of the season and playoffs. Nick aka Cjeths and Core Python join to give their reactions to the trade, the boys talk about the game against Philly last night and the high expectations for the playoffs.

Corey Sznajder joins again to talk about the Rangers' trends and microstats this season, including a significant improvement in even strength play compared to last season. Also, we talk about the Tyler Motte trade and the Patrick Kane trade rumors that have surfaced recently.

Arthur Staple, who covers the Rangers for The Athletic, joins to talk about the Vitali Kravtsov trade rumors, the Rangers' hot streak and the move to put Artemi Panarin back on a line with Vincent Trocheck. Plus, Joey breaks down the Rangers' thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Edmonton Oilers last night.

Stat Boy Steven joins Joey to talk about the big trade the Rangers made for Vladimir Tarasenko. The two gave their instant reactions, thoughts and analysis on what this means for the Rangers now that they've made their big acquisition. Plus, Joey talked to originally scheduled guest Steven Pappas from Forever Blueshirts before the trade about potential playoff matchups. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. $200 in Bonus Bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Super Boost: Valid 1 Odds Boost Token per customer after opt-in each day for eligible Super Bowl LVII prop markets only. Token must be used BEFORE placing eligible bet between 6-9PM ET daily. Odds boosts and prop markets will vary. Max bet limits apply. Tokens are non-cashable, non-refundable, and cannot be withdrawn. Boost Token expire daily at 9PM ET. There are no restrictions on the funds a customer will receive if their bet wins. If their bet loses, they will not receive any reward. Offer period valid 2/6/23 - 2/11/23. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms.

Alexis Lafrenière superfan Carlie Brunengraber joins to talk about the recent success of the Kid Line and assess the Rangers at the All-Star break. Carlie also talked about her experience meeting and seeing some of the Rangers' players in Florida at the end of December. Plus, a discussion about last Friday's Pride Night.

In this very short episode, Joey was joined by recurring guests Cjeths and Core Python at Madison Square Garden to preview and recap the game against the Vegas Golden Knights, which was the last game the Rangers play before the All-Star break. Also, the boys discuss whether they think the Rangers have what it takes to win the Stanley Cup this season. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. $200 in Free Bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Stepped up Same Game Parlay: 1 Stepped Up Same Game Parlay Token issued per eligible NFL playoff game after opt-in. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Profit boosted up to 100% (10+ legs for 100% boost). Promotional offer period ends 2/12/23 at 11:59:59 PM ET.See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms

Cody Frankel from The Blue Crew Pod joins to talk about the Timo Meier trade rumors, how the Rangers will handle the trade deadline and their cap situation in the offseason. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. $200 in Free Bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Stepped up Same Game Parlay: 1 Stepped Up Same Game Parlay Token issued per eligible NFL playoff game after opt-in. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Profit boosted up to 100% (10+ legs for 100% boost). Promotional offer period ends 2/12/23 at 11:59:59 PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms

Kyle Hall of The Broadway Hat Podcast was this week's guest. He joins to talk with Joey about the first half for the Rangers and the opportunity for Alexis Lafrenière on the top line in Chris Kreider's absence. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Free bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 offer per customer per day of NFL 2023 Wild Card Round. Opt in req each day. First bet must lose after opting in. NFL bets only. Paid as one (1) free bet based on amount of initial losing bet. Max $10 free bet awarded. Free bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms.

Stat Boy Steven joins to talk about Jimmy Vesey's contract extension, the World Junior Championship and Kaapo Kakko's play of late.

Avid Alexis Lafrenière supporter Snagz joins to talk about the former first-overall pick being a healthy scratch for Thursday's game and Coach Gallant's constant line juggling of late.

Recurring guests Cjeths and Core Python join to talk about the Mets signing Carlos Correa and analyze the Rangers' seven-game winning streak. Also, a look at players the Rangers could look to acquire at the trade deadline.

Lauren Russell, a big Rangers fan and the creator of the SheGotSports YouTube channel, joins for a somewhat off-the-cuff episode where we talk about the Rangers' winning streak, Jacob Trouba's struggles and the Kid Line.

Rob Luker joins to talk about the big Jacob Trouba hit against the Blackhawks and the new line combinations created midway through Monday night's game against the Blues. Also, a discussion on Vitali Kravtsov being scratched from the lineup.

Joe Fortunato, the Managing Editor at Blueshirt Banter, joins this week to talk about the blown multi-goal leads to the Oilers and Devils, as well as discuss what the Rangers need to do to get out of their recent slump.

Matty Jack, the creator of absurd Rangers trade scenarios, joins this week to talk about the Ryan Reaves trade and the West Coast road trip. Also, a look ahead to what possible moves the Rangers can make at the trade deadline with some freed up cap space. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI /NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. Bet must win. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Free Bets are non-cashable and cannot be withdrawn. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Free Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Promotional offer period ends 12/30/22 at 11:59pm ET.. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/hockeyterms. NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. © NHL 2022. All Rights Reserved

Former co-host and co-creator of the show, Kyriakos Chatzis, joins to talk about the possibility of Ryan Reaves getting cut from the team, as well as his thoughts on the Rangers so far this season.

Jacob Berkowitz from the NY Paingers Podcast joins to discuss the Rangers' streaky play recently and talks with Joey about the forward line combinations.

Nick aka Cjeths joins to talk with Joey about the Rangers' three-game winning streak, the encouraging play of Kaapo Kakko and the identity of the Rangers shifting to more of a focus on puck possession.

Joey was joined by Corey Sznajder, the creator of the All Three Zones website, where he tracks micro stats such as zone entries and exits, which help fans see how much time a team spends in the offensive zone. Corey explains his process and what the analytics are saying very early on in the season for the Rangers.

Fan favorite, Bill Pidto, joins to talk about his career, the MSG 150, his love of interacting with fans and early thoughts on the Rangers. Also, Joey rants on how it's too early to worry about how the Rangers are playing, specifically in the loss to the Sharks on Thursday.

The regular season has arrived, with the Rangers winning their first two games against Tampa Bay and Minnesota, before dropping the second of a back-to-back to Winnipeg. The host of The Blue Crew podcast, Jonny Lazarus, joins to break down the complete efforts shown by the Rangers in games one and two. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. Bet must win. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Free Bets are non-cashable and cannot be withdrawn. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Free Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Promotional offer period ends 1/15/23. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook.

Joe and Steve from the Broadway Block podcast join to talk about the line combinations for the remaining preseason games, look ahead to the regular season, and address more of the Patrick Kane discourse. Also, will K'Andre Miller have another big year for the Rangers this season? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. Bet must win. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Free Bets are non-cashable and cannot be withdrawn. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Free Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Promotional offer period ends 1/15/23. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook

Tyler Ward, one of the hosts of the Bleav in Queens podcast starring former Mets catcher Anthony Recker, joins to talk about the biggest series of the year for Mets in Atlanta. Then, the boys give their thoughts on the first week of preseason for the Rangers.

Drew Way joins to give his thoughts on the Nils Lundkvist trade that took place on Monday and talks about the line combinations used so far at training camp. Plus, a discussion about analytics and how to read and understand expected goals metrics. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Opt in req. 1 Stepped Up Same Game Parlay Token issued per eligible game. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Profit boosted up to 100% (10+ legs for 100% boost). See T&C at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms.

Saps, a Rangers YouTuber who posts reaction videos to games, joins to make predictions about the Rangers as we get closer to preseason. Plus, a discussion about Nils Lundkvist requesting a trade and how the 6th defense spot is wide open now for Zac Jones. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms.

St. Louis Blues head coach Craig Berube joins to talk about his coaching style, balancing lines, handling ice time for younger players, and Pavel Buchnevich's impact on the team since being traded from the Rangers. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms.

Joey rambles on about Brandon Nimmo, Jacob deGrom, Edwin Diaz, the Rangers signing Jimmy Vesey, and beef jerky before jumping into an interview with former Ranger, Darius Kasparaitis. Conversation features a discussion about the transition from international to North American ice, former enemies turned friends, the importance of players keeping their heads up, and more.

The long awaited interview with Kevin Weekes has finally happened, as Joey sits down with the iconic NHL Network and ESPN analyst to talk about his career on the air, his viral breaking news videos, Benoit Allaire, and more on the Rangers heading into this season.

Steven joins to talk about Rangers prospects in the WJC, including Brennan Othmann and Will Cuylle, and how their play styles might fit in the bottom six in the future. Plus, Joey and Steven rant about the significance of size in today's NHL.

Nick, aka Cjeths, joins to talk about the Rangers naming Jacob Trouba to be the first team captain since Ryan McDonagh. Plus, a discussion on the streaking Mets.

Mets and Rangers YouTuber, CorePython, joins once again to talk about the lack of moves the Mets made at the deadline and what lineup decisions the Rangers can make in October.

The long awaited response from Kevin Weekes happened on Thursday, and Joey and his good friend Noah break down their reactions. Plus, baseball talk featuring the Mets, Phillies, Juan Soto and the trade deadline.

Barclay Goodrow superfan, Alexis Kennedy, joins to discuss her thoughts on the roster and the lack of news on Kakko and Motte, who are still unsigned. Also, a discussion on, now outdated, Matthew Tkachuk rumors.

StatBoy Steven joins to give his thoughts on the Trocheck signing, the draft and the rest of the moves the Rangers made on the first two days of free agency. Plus, a discussion on whether the Rangers should try to trade Jacob Trouba next offseason.

Kyle Hall of The Broadway Hat Podcast joins to discuss the draft and free agency. Plus, rumors on J.T. Miller, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Evgeni Malkin, and more.

The HockeyStatMiner, from Twitter, joins to discuss the tight salary cap for the Rangers this offseason and next, and how Chris Drury will have to work around this issue. Plus, a conversation on the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade rumors which surfaced on Wednesday.

On Episode 100, Vince Mercogliano returns to talk about the Artemi Panarin rumors, what the Rangers do with centers and in free agency, and his love for sandwiches.

Greg Wyshynski from ESPN joins to discuss his thoughts on the Rangers, their loss in the Eastern Conference Finals, and why they struggled so much at even strength all season.

ESPN reporter, Emily Kaplan, joins to discuss her career in sports journalism and gives her thoughts on the Eastern Conference Finals between the Rangers and Lightning. DraftKings Disclaimer If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

The Rangers have reached the Eastern Conference Finals and Joey breaks it all down while interviewing former NHL goaltender and brief Ranger, Jamie McLennan.

The Rangers evened up the series against Carolina before losing Game 5 on Thursday, as we were joined by Sam from the Super Storm podcast. Joey breaks down the strengths of the Hurricanes and why they're so frustrating to play against.

Known Devils troll, The Bratt Pack, joins to discuss how Paul Bissonnette is getting under the skin of Rangers fans. Plus, Joey breaks down the first two games of the second round series against Carolina. DraftKings Disclaimer If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

Drew Way rejoins to discuss the Rangers' improbable wins in both Games 5 and 6 to force a decisive Game 7. Plus, Joey calls out a certain analytical figure... DraftKings Disclaimer If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

The good, the bad and the ugly, all summarized from the Rangers' 4-3 3OT loss to the Penguins in Game 1 of the first round with Kyle Hall of The Broadway Hat Podcast. DraftKings Disclaimer If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

Alexis Lafrenière looks ready for the playoffs. One of his biggest supporters, who claims to be his hypothetical father, joins to discuss his superb play recently. Plus, Joey explains how he helped him get Mike Rupp on the podcast.

E.J. Hradek, the host of NHL Now on NHL Network, joins to give his thoughts on how dangerous the Rangers can be in the postseason and provides comments on how well they have played overall this season.

Former Ranger and current NHL Network analyst, Mike Rupp, joins to talk about his long career in the NHL, a trip to Danbury, CT, during the lockout in '04-'05, and he gives his thoughts on how the Rangers shape up for the playoffs.

The host that does the most, aka Arda Öcal, joins to talk about his career in sports broadcasting and gives his thoughts on the New York Rangers play since the trade deadline.

The Rangers have been rolling since the deadline and their acquisitions have paid big dividends. Nathan, better known by his YouTube channel, Graviteh, joins to give his thoughts on the team and their chances of making a deep playoff run.

Now that the deadline has come and gone, the Rangers have new questions to answer regarding their lineup. Stat Boy Steven returns to give his thoughts on the moves and the new line combinations.

Joey breaks down the Vatrano trade before talking to Dylan of the Beyond the Boards Podcast about why Shesterkin should win the Hart and who wins the Stanley Cup this year.

The Rangers struggled mightily this past week against Minnesota and St. Louis and it might be time to panic as the season and playoffs come down to the wire and there are seemingly no answers for the lack of depth scoring.

Nick Zararis rejoins to talk about Lafrenière's improving play and we assess the team based on our expectations from the beginning of the year.

Zac Jones gets sent down but is then called up after we finished recording. More on that and the trade deadline with our guest, Caden Balint of The Odd Man Rush podcast.

Kyle Hall of The Broadway Hat Podcast rejoins to give his wishlist of upgrades he would like the Rangers to make at the deadline. Plus, is it time for McDavid to ask out of Edmonton?

Don La Greca joins to share how he began his broadcasting career, his experiences working with Dave Maloney and he gives his thoughts on this season's New York Rangers.

Stat Boy Steven joins to discuss the first half of the season for the Rangers and we give our thoughts on what improvements they can make in the second half as well as any moves they can make at the deadline.

We're joined by the New York Paingers Hockey Podcast for a lengthy discussion on potential trade deadline acquisitions and we look back on Henrik Lundqvist's career before his retirement night.

On this week's episode, Natalina Focarelli rejoins to explain why Ryan Strome is worthy of a contract extension. Also, Joey is convinced the Rangers need to bring back J.T. Miller.

Joey gives his thoughts on Braden Schneider's exciting debut for the Rangers and answers some questions from fans on the bird app.

We start 2022 off right with Stat Boy Steven as the first guest of the new year to talk about the Rangers 5v5 struggles despite earning three consecutive victories against playoff opponents.

The host of the Blueshirts Weekly podcast joins to talk about the return from the Christmas break and the Rangers rough schedule ahead. Plus, a breakdown of the game against the Panthers from Wednesday night.

Jacob Trouba's biggest supporter @nhl_ava joins to explain how she began supporting the bruising defenseman in the time off we have due to COVID and the Christmas break. Plus, we discuss who the best Spider-Man is and the best MCU movie. Spoiler warning!

Brandon Fitzpatrick joins to talk about the recent struggles from the Rangers and we discuss potential deadline acquisitions the Rangers might need to make. Also, is The Wire the greatest TV show ever?

Joey's college tries to screw him over this week, leaving him without a guest. Not to worry, we still have an episode for you this week talking about Georgiev, Trouba, and potential deadline acquisitions!

Calzone returns to talk about the Rangers hot streak and the Georgiev incident after Wednesday night's game against the Flyers.

Drew Way rejoins to school Joey on analytics, primarily game score, and we talk about the terrific play from the Rangers recently.

Joey was joined by Kyle Hall to talk about Sammy Blais's season-ending ACL tear and Subban's history of slew footing, Kakko's progression recently, and recap the games against the Devils and Canadiens.

UrinatingTree joins to give the origin story of his YouTube channel and give his thoughts on the play of the New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins so far this season.

Stat Boy Steven joins once again to talk about the Blackhawks investigation, Kravtsov getting loaned to Traktor, and Adam Fox's tremendous start to the season.

John Hartofilis, MSG Networks intern and host of the Gen Z Hoops podcast, joins to recap the Rangers game he and Joey went to on Monday.

The Rangers are off to a hot start this season but the focus seems to be off the ice with the Vitali Kravtsov situation. Also, Joey gets heated that the Rangers can't develop a first round forward talent to save their lives.

The best of the best from Rangers Twitter join for laughs, Twitter, Bill Pidto, the letter "A"...oh yeah and a little about Rangers hockey.

Nick Zararis of the Gotham Sports Network joins to talk about the Jack Eichel rumors and his expectations for the Rangers this season, as well as his thoughts on the currently vacant captain position.

Joey, sounding like the guy at the BK drive-thru for some reason, talks with @RangersNico about the start of preseason. Also, bread, butter and whatttt???

Stat Boy Steven returns once again to talk about the Prospect Development Camp, Training Camp and we look ahead to the start of preseason.

Joey is joined once again by @based_shesty to get hyped for the Rangers this season featuring discussions on the bottom 6 and the young guns. Plus, we go off tangent to talk about our love for Halo.

Joey was joined by a fellow employee from his famous pizzeria to give predictions on playoff teams from each division. Also, a wild baseball-related tangent towards the end of the episode you won't want to miss!

Kyriakos goes on another trip as Joey and his childhood friend, Zuhayr, talk about the NHL returning to the Olympics in 2022 and the vaccination protocols across the NHL and NFL.

The boys discuss Henrik Lundqvist's retirement, additions the Rangers made to their coaching staff, and more rants on NHL 22.

The boys talk about Igor Shesterkin's new contract extension and expectations for the Rangers this season. Plus, Kyriakos goes to a baseball game and Joey goes back in time to tell a funny pizzeria story.

Joey was joined by @CalzoneNYR to talk about even more rumors on Jack Eichel, who created a Twitter account this past week. Will this drama ever end and will people ever stop speculating? Plus, a brief behind the scenes look at a rumored Buchnevich trade that never happened.

Kyriakos returns from his trip from Greece and we proceed to have a discussion with Natalina Focarelli (@natalinabreaNYR) about the Buchnevich trade and the start of free agency.

Before getting rudely interrupted by the Rangers on Friday thanks to the Buch deal (thanks Drury), Joey talked with Brendan Azoff about the Barclay Goodrow signing and trade rumors that came before the expansion draft.

While Kyriakos is enjoying his stay in Greece, Joey is joined by @KAndreTheGiant to talk about the Buch and Tarasenko rumors, Twitter/Instagram algorithms, the expansion draft and more.

The boys were joined by Drew Way to talk about the draft, analytics and more on the 50th episode of the Ice Cold Takes Podcast! Also, we talk about Drew's love for metal music and make fun of Joey's miserable sports fandom throughout his life.

The boys react to Adam Fox winning the Norris Trophy and talk about where he goes from here. Plus, Joey starts a new segment of the podcast related to his crazy pizzeria stories.

On today's episode we were joined by @Based_Shesty from Twitter to talk about the Gallant hiring, Tkachuk and Eichel, and the playoffs before going on a tangent discussing the Mets, broadcasters and more!

The boys discuss the big Rangers news from this past week: the hiring of Gerard Gallant as head coach. Plus, another update on the Jack Eichel situation.

The boys discuss what the Rangers should do with the 15th overall selection in this years draft, debating whether or not it should be moved or used to select a center. Also, we talk more about the Stanley Cup Playoffs following the conclusion of the second round.

We were joined by Austin Rueschhoff once again to talk all about his first season with the Hartford Wolf Pack. Plus, he gives us his thoughts on the playoffs and the Tom Wilson situation.

The boys were joined by Kyle Hall from The Broadway Hat Podcast to discuss what the Rangers need to do in the offseason, what bottom 6 players they should sign for depth, plus give some of their playoff predictions.

The boys were joined by Greg Kaplan of Blueshirts Breakaway to talk more about Eichel, the coaching situation and playoff predictions.

The boys give their thoughts on the David Quinn firing, his replacement and the Lindgren extension. Plus, more Jack Eichel trade talk you won't want to miss.

Before the events of one of the craziest weeks in Rangers history transpired, the boys were joined by Rachel Nones from The Hockey Writers to discuss the season as a whole and to look forward to next season.

@StatBoy_Steven joins us once again as we give our takes on what has transpired in Rangerstown concerning the firings of Jeff Gorton and John Davidson.

The boys talk about Lafreniere's promotion to the first line, Zac Jones's play so far, and more conversation about why Fox should win the Norris.

The boys talk about the Rangers' playoff chances late into the season, plus a discussion on the Canucks' COVID situation and Robin Lehner's comments as well.

The boys are joined by a Rangers fan from Twitter to discuss the potential Hartford call ups and the play of the Kids Line of Kakko, Chytil, and Lafreniere.

The boys are joined by @StatBoy_Steven from Twitter who tells them about some wacky stats, his opinions on David Quinn, and more! Also, memes galore! Fox for Norris, speak it into existence!!!

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio and Kyriakos Chatzis go around the league and talk about the McDavid and MacKinnon hits, the Rangers playoff push, and give an update on their fantasy teams!

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis talk about how it looks like the Rangers are starting to make a playoff push, as they've gotten incredible contribution from their top players. Also, we look ahead to the Trade Deadline on April 12th and discuss if the Rangers should make any moves or stand pat with their current roster.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis talk about David Quinn and the rest of the coaching staff hitting the COVID list and their replacements from the Hartford Wolfpack in the AHL. They also dig into the Rangers 9-0 win against Philly followed by the 2-1 L to the Caps. 

In today's episode, the boys talk about the return of Artemi Panarin and discuss David Quinn's job status, Georgiev's recent struggles, and Vitali Kravtsov potentially joining the Rangers in the next couple of weeks.

On today’s episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by Forever Blueshirts writer, Natalina Focarelli. They discuss what it might take for an Eichel trade to go down and dissect some packages that might be a good option for the trade.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis talk about the Artemi Panarin situation following allegations of assault and his leave of absence, the absence of Kakko & Miller, Friday's amazing win in front of fans at the World's Most Famous Arena, and much more!

On today's episode, the boys talk about Kaapo Kakko's exceptional play recently and also discuss the injuries to Jacob Trouba and K'Andre Miller.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis talk about the development of our teenage talents Kakko & Lafreniere, Julien Gautheir's first NHL goal, where Mika has been hiding, and lastly Panarin's injury and how much he means to this team.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis talk about potential trades involving Tony DeAngelo. Players names that have been involved are Sam Bennett, Vince Dunn, Jake Virtanen, and Phillip Danault.

On today's emergency episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis walk us through what happened with Tony DeAngelo over the weekend and give their reactions and takes.

On today's episode, Jospeh DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis recap the Rangers' week, talk about the absence of Julien Gauthier and if David Quinn is in fact the right man for the job.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis recap the Rangers past week, including a 5-0 triumph against the Islanders, a 4-3 loss to the Devils, and another 4-3 loss to the Penguins in a shootout. The boys dissect certain players games and talk about what the team needs to get done moving forward. The boys also talk about Dubois and if they would even want him in a trade at this point.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio and Kyriakos Chatzis give their final reactions to the opening night loss to the Islanders and look ahead to Saturday's rematch. The boys talk about the NHL debuts of Lafreniere & Miller, Tony D being scratched, and DQ's message to the squad.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by New York Ranger's reporter for USA Today and Host of the New Ice City podcast, Vince Mercogliano. The boys recap training camp with one of the few people able to watch the practices and scrimmages. Vince gives his breakout players for the year, breaks down our exciting prospects and deep defensive unit, and gives his final predictions for this season.

On today's episode, Jospeh DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by the host of the Blueshirts Breakaway podcast from "The Athletic" and the self-proclaimed Kaapope of the Church of Kaako, Ryan Mead. The boys talk about potential breakout players for this season, a potential trade for Pierre-Luc Dubois and how dumb Larry Brooks is, if David Quinn is the man to get the Rangers to hoist the cup, on top of much much more!

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis dissect Dane Craig's aka "The Hockey Economist's" 15 best and worst Rangers contracts since the lockout. These can be found in his books “Hunting Bargains in a Salary Cap World” and “The Definitive Guide to Salary Cap Mismanagement”. Dan also has a new book called, “How to Win or Lose at NHL Free Agency”. Make sure to check them out!

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis talk about the Rangers prospects tearing it up at the World Junior Championships and overseas. The boys also go over the Rangers training camp roster and give their predications for who makes the final cut. 

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis discuss the newly released 2020-21 schedule as well as the Leagues decision to have helmet ads this season.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis talk about the rumors that Chara might be eyeing the big apple, the decision for Lundqvist to opt out of next season, as well as updates on the plan for the upcoming NHL season! 

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis talk about the plan for the upcoming hockey season and give their playoff predictions for each division!

On today's episode,  Joseph DiMeglio and Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by Tara Fitzgerald, aka The Glove Drop. The boys go over how Tara started out her journey with The Glove Drop and then go into talking about the future of the Rangers, the Reverse Retro Jerseys, and their pretenders/contenders picks for the next NHL season. 

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis recall their favorite Rangers memories and what they're thankful for.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio, Kyriakos Chatzis, and Robert Gummer discuss the launch of the reverse retro jerseys, the start of next season, and the big question of who will fill the captaincy for both the Rangers & the Devils. 

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by Tony DeAngelo, Ranger's star defenseman. The boys talk about Tony's early hockey career, the current direction of the squad, and Tony's new podcast! This and much more, including tons of unfiltered thoughts from Tony D himself!

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio and Kyriakos Chatzis talk about the newly signed Ryan Strome & Brendan Lemieux, the OHL's decision of not allowing body checking in their next season, as well as remaining free agents the Ranger's can possibly target. But basically, the episode is just two idiots try to figure out what Corsi means.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by the Rangers 2019 free agent signing, Jake Elmer. The boys talk about Jake's early hockey career, his time in junior hockey, how he came to sign with the Rangers and much more!

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by Hunter Skinner, Rangers 2019 4th round pick from Minnesota.  The boys talk about Skinners early hockey career, the feeling of being drafted by the Rangers, and the history of his current club the London Knights.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio, Kyriakos Chatzis & George Petridis talk about the Rangers draft performance this year, delving into players like Lafreniere, Schneider, and Cuylle. They also talk about the Rangers free agency moves, including the signings of Johnseon, Georgiev, DeAngelo, Rooney, Georgiev and much more!

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by the Rangers 2018 2nd Round pick, Olof Lindbom. We talk about his early career in Sweden and how he battled back from a series of injuries after being drafted.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by Austin Rueschhoff, New York Rangers college free agent signing. They dive into his early hockey career, talk about what he needs to do to crack the lineup this season, and much more!

On today's emergency episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis talk about long time Rangers, Marc Staal & Henrik Lundqvist. What they meant to the organization? What are their next career moves? And more...

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by Eric Ciccolini, New York Rangers 2019 7th Round draft pick. They then delve into some Rangers twitter comments and discuss Kravstov's amazing start to the KHL season!

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis are joined by Reno D’Agostini, a die hard Devils fan, and talk about rookies Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko, legends Martin Brodeur and Henrik Lundqvist and the general direction of both teams’ rebuilds. 

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio & Kyriakos Chatzis discuss the Rangers luck in the draft lottery and dissect our extensive prospect pool.

On today's episode, Joseph DiMeglio and Kyriakos Chatzis talk Henrik Lundqvist and the goalie situation, as well as free agency decisions that have to be made before next season.