Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers

Latest Episodes:

The Flying V: EP 42 - Mystery, Alaska with WFAN's Chris Lopresti Oct 15, 2026

Show notes

The Flying V returns! Vince discusses the massive impact of losing Igor Shesterkin for the season, the Rangers responding to adversity, and Garand's time to shine.

Plus, WFAN's Chris Lopresti rejoins the show to discuss the early season success and continues the Ewing Theory Watch (who are these guys, Blueshirts Breakaway?).

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Blueshirts Breakaway Ep 568 - Igor's Season is Over with Stephen Valiquette Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

This week the guys discuss how NYR took care of business vs VAN after Igor's season ending injury. How Laf is becoming the guy, Gabe is making a name for himself and how this team is different than the last two years

Then Stephen Valiquette join the Breakaway to discuss Igor's injury, how goalies can recover, Garand's play style and insight into how to watch Smits.

Finally the guys return to answer some 5 star Patreon questions and a lot of them are sad.

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The Flying V: EP 41 - The Nice Guys with The Athletic's Jesse Granger Oct 08, 2026

Show notes

The Flying V is up! The Rangers are off to a hot start, the Igor Shesterkin Effect is in full force, and Vince Mercogliano is looking into team chemistry.

Plus, The Athletic's Jesse Granger joins the show to discuss the evolution of goalies, the Rangers defensive identity, and how Pavel Dorofeyev will fit in.

Then, Qs and As, as is tradition.

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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 557 - Igor Scored a Goal with Emily Kaplan Oct 06, 2026

Show notes

The guys discuss the first 4 NYR games of the season, how things have been better than expected, Igor scored a goal and got an assist and some waivers happened

Then Emily Kaplan of ESPN joins the Breakaway to discuss rumors around the league on Larklin, Helle and more as well as which teams have been surprising to start the season.

Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions from Patreon members.

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The Flying V: EP 40 - Primetime with MSG's Dave Maloney Oct 01, 2026

Show notes

The Flying V returns!

Vince is breaking down the Rangers performance on opening night, and what the team's defensive zone strategy may look like moving forward.

Plus, MSG's Dave Maloney joins the show to discuss new players fitting in on new lines and gives an in-depth look ahead for the season that will be.

Then, A's to your Q's.

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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 566 - NYR Season Is Here And We Cleared Waivers With Our Friend Fitz Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

This week the guys talk about who and who didn't make the team, waivers, Smits and any other remaining questions before the season.

Then Fitz joins the Breakaway to discuss the biggest storylines of the season, who needs some settle down juice and more

Finally the guys return to answer some Patreon subscribers 5 star questions

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The Flying V - EP 39: All The President's Men with The Athletic's Peter Baugh Sep 24, 2026

Show notes

Vince is back! He catches us up on all things training camp and identifies some upcoming lineup decisions Mike Sullivan and Co. will have to make before the season begins.

Then, Peter Baugh re-joins the show to discuss training camp player evaluations and line combinations we can expect to see at puck drop.

Plus, answers to your questions and such!

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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 565 - NYR Season Primer with Vincent Z. Mercogliano Sep 22, 2026

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NYR hockey is back! The guys discuss the biggest themes heading into the season, where NYR will finish in the standings and more.

Then Vince Mercogliano joins the Breakaway for a deep dive into almost every decision happening in training camp, position battles, player expectations and it's the ultimate NYR season primer.

Finally the guys return to answer some 5 star questions as per usual.

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The Flying V: EP 38 - The Odyssey Sep 17, 2026

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Well well well, look who's back.

Vince Mercogliano returns for Season 2 of The Flying V! Vince breaks down the summer that was, gives a preview to what may happen at training camp, and gives his take on where things stand with the Rangers before they take the ice for the first time.

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Blueshirts Breakaway EP 564 - Kreider to Montreal, Gabe Potential Extension & Season Storylines with Julie Stewart-Binks Sep 15, 2026

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This week the guys discuss Kreider to Montreal, some good things about the past few seasons, Gabe's Potential extension, Fox's future and more.

Then Julie Stewart-Binks joins the Breakaway to discuss if NYR are good or not, dropping some inside scoops on PP1 and more

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