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Up In The Blue Seats – New York Rangers Podcast

Up In The Blue Seats is a New York Rangers hockey podcast as only the New York Post sports section can create. The hosts are former Rangers and 15-year NHL center Brian Boyle and NY Post Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker. Brian and Mollie break down the latest news about the Rangers and take you inside the locker room . They are joined by current and former players and special guests. “Up in the Blue Seats” is available every Thursday morning.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 28: A Season in Hell feat. Pat Hickey, Larry Sloman Jun 10, 2020

Show notes

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the Rangers returning to the practice facility this week in Phase 2 of the NHL's return to play. Former Ranger Pat Hickey then joins the show. Hickey talks about his time with the Rangers, the 1978-1979 season and creating the “Hockey in Harlem" program for children. Larry Sloman, author of the book “Thin Ice: A Season in Hell with the New York Rangers,” then joins Ron and Pat. They discuss how the book came about, the 1979 Finals and how the Rangers lost, if there were any regrets from the book and reaction from players and management.

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Episode 27: Origin of the Rangers feat. Stan Fischler Jun 03, 2020

Show notes

Ron Duguay opens the show talking with NY Post sportswriter Mollie Walker. She shares memories interning for Stan Fischler, what John Davidson said to the media on a conference call about the Rangers players staying fresh right now without hockey and what she loves about being a sports writer. Fischler, the longtime hockey historian and analyst, then joins the podcast. Fischler starts by telling a joke then discusses hockey and his life now in Israel, having Mollie intern for him and she talks about her experience interning for the maven. Fischler also talks about the 24-team playoff format, how unpredictable it will be, changes in the game over the years, his favorite Rangers player to interview and who his two best hockey players ever are. Fischler then dives into Rangers history and talks about the founder of the franchise, Tex Rickard, before Ron ends the chat stumping him with a trivia question.

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Episode 26: Playoff-Bound Blueshirts feat. Dave Maloney May 27, 2020

Show notes

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the NHL announcing its return with a 24-team playoff format with the Rangers being a part of it. NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then joins Ron to talk about the format, the Rangers getting Chris Kreider back from injury, if there are any teams that stand out above others and the young Blueshirts team being in a win-win situation going into the playoffs. Rangers great and MSG Network broadcaster Dave Maloney then joins Ron and Larry. Maloney discusses the unique situation for players after sitting for months, the expanded rosters, how important coaching will be, the Rangers' matchup with the Hurricanes and what the best hub cities might be.

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Episode 25: Women's Hockey Needs More Love feat. Amanda Kessel May 20, 2020

Show notes

Ron Duguay and Jake Brown open the show talking about when the NHL season could potentially return and women's hockey not getting enough attention from the league. U.S. Women's Olympic hockey gold medalist Amanda Kessel then joins the show. Kessel talks about 5K for the frontlines challenge, having to sit out two years with a concussion, winning a gold medal, competition with her brother Phil, leaving the NWHL, the lack of support by the NHL for women's hockey, being a part of NHL All-Star Weekend. She also discusses being an ambassador for junior Rangers girls hockey program and playing alongside Ron in an exhibition game.

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Episode 24: Rangers in the '70s feat. Rod Gilbert, Pete Stemkowski May 13, 2020

Show notes

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about the two potential playoff formats if the NHL returns this summer. Ron and NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then chat with Rangers legend Rod Gilbert. The Hall of Famer talks about memories with the Rangers in the 1960s and '70s, his journey to the NHL and how his game would translate today. Rangers great and radio voice Pete Stemkowski then joins Ron. Stemkowski talks about playing for the Maple Leafs and Red Wings, getting traded to the Rangers in 1970 and looks back at his time in New York. He also discusses winning a Stanley Cup in Toronto and what he thinks of the current Rangers team.

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Episode 23: Stanley Cup Lament feat. Rod Gilbert, Barry Beck May 06, 2020

Show notes

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about sports potentially being on the horizon in America in the next month or two. Rangers legend and Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert then joins the show to talk about the charity auction he's doing with Brian Leetch for the All In Challenge. The rest of the interview will be heard on next week's podcast. Rangers great Barry Beck then joins Ron and Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks. Beck talks about teaching kids hockey now in Hong Kong, starting off his NHL career in Colorado, getting traded to the Rangers, his time in New York and not winning a Stanley Cup and the shoulder injury that changed the course of his career. He also discusses speaking to Mark Pavelich and how he is trying to help Pavelich and his family.

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Episode 22: The Mark Pavelich Story feat. Eddie Mio Apr 30, 2020

Show notes

Ron Duguay chats with NY Post Rangers beat writer Brett Cyrgalis on his story on Mark Pavelich. They discuss Pavelich being in a treatment facility now, how quiet he was as a player and the seriousness of mental health in the NHL. Ron's old teammate and former Rangers goalie Eddie Mio then joins the show. Mio talks about playing alongside Wayne Gretzky when he first got to the NHL, being the best man at his wedding, the story behind Gretzky getting traded to the Kings, playing with Mark Pavelich and memories from Studio 54 and being Ron's wingman.

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Episode 21: The Fighting Career of Ultimate Rangers Enforcer feat. Tie Domi Apr 22, 2020

Show notes

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about what he’s up to during the quarantine, doing Cameos and his ties to this week’s guest Tie Domi. The former Ranger then joins Ron, Brett Cyrgalis and Jake Brown for an in-depth interview. Domi talks about the origins of his toughness, the style of player for his son Max, who is on the Canadiens, his own relationship with his father, memories of playing with the Rangers, fighting Bob Probert, his minors fight with a chicken mascot. He also talks about Adam Graves marrying Tie’s cousin, if he regrets asking for a trade the year before the Rangers won the Stanley Cup, changes in fighting in the game today, doing TB12 workouts and his China Club memories with Mark Wahlberg, Mario Lemieux and Ron dancing there with Diana Ross.

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Episode 20: Finally Winning the Cup feat. Neil Smith Apr 15, 2020

Show notes

Ron Duguay and Larry Brooks are joined this week by Neil Smith, the former Rangers general manager who led the team to the Stanley Cup in 1994. Smith talks about his roots working with the Islanders in the 1980s, how he ended up getting hired as the Rangers GM in 1989, his philosophy of making big trades, why he defends trading Sergei Zubov, the one trade he regrets, why he hired Mike Keenan as coach in 1993, what was going through his mind when the Rangers were losing 2-0 to the Devils in Game 6 in '94, whether they could have won more titles if he didn't make some of the trades, how special the 25th anniversary was, whether he feels unappreciated for what he did and whether he should have gone all-in after getting Wayne Gretzky.

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Episode 19: No. 2 Has His Say feat. Brad Park Apr 08, 2020

Show notes

Ron Duguay opens the show talking about this week's guest, Rangers great Brad Park, and his time playing with him and being coached by him. Ron and NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks then interview Park about being drafted, his time in New York, playing at MSG, whether his jersey should be retired, going to Detroit and coaching Ron there, as well as today's game and whether he would succeed in it. Ron also answers questions from Twitter.

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