Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts

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Rangers talk that keeps skating.

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Rink Rap is a Rangers-focused hockey show built around immediate reaction and steady offseason analysis. Jim Cerny works through trades, prospects, goaltending, special teams, and Madison Square Garden storylines with a reporter's memory and a fan's urgency.

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About Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts

Rink Rap is a Rangers show for the stretch between the final horn and the next consequential move. It does not treat the offseason as downtime. Jim Cerny keeps returning to the practical questions facing the club: who backs up Igor, which young players are ready, which veterans may move, and how much faith belongs in the organization's internal development pipeline. The pacing is loose, but the concerns are specific. Jonathan Quick's Rangers legacy becomes a way to talk about pro scouting, veteran goaltending bets, and the difficulty of replacing trust in net. Dylan Garan's case is handled with equal parts hope and caution, with his strong moments weighed against the need to earn a full NHL role. Trade talk around Vincent Trocheck and Braden Schneider is treated as a real offseason lever, not just message-board noise. The show also spends time on the quieter roster margins, including affordable role players and under-the-radar additions. Prospects matter here. Gabe Perot, Adam Sakura, Yaroslav Hamelash, Liam Greentree, Malcolm Spence, E.J. Emery, and other young names appear as part of a larger question about what the next Rangers core might actually become. Game analysis can get granular, especially around special teams, Adam Fox's power-play command, and net-front roles. Guest episodes add texture. Johnny Lazarus brings fresh locker-room perspective and strong opinions, while Sweet Lou Orlando helps connect Rangers talk with Sirens coverage and the PWHL's first Madison Square Garden game. The Mustang Harry's recordings give the feed a New York sports-bar pulse without turning it into empty noise. Rink Rap is at its best when a single Rangers result opens into the bigger picture: roster construction, pressure, patience, and the club's next identity. It is direct, busy, and deeply tuned to the daily rhythm around Madison Square Garden.

Made for: Rink Rap is for New York Rangers fans who follow roster construction as closely as final scores. It especially fits listeners who want offseason decisions, prospects, and trade scenarios treated with real attention.

What sets it apart: The show blends beat-style continuity with a local Rangers atmosphere, moving from home-office analysis to live sessions near Madison Square Garden. Its strength is connecting immediate reactions to longer roster and development questions.

In their own words

Forever Blueshirts Radio and the Rink Rap podcast are where New York Rangers fans are ALL IN! Host Jim Cerny provides top-flight interviews, as well as seasoned insight from his 30 years covering the Rangers and NHL. Be sure to visit us online at www.foreverblueshirts.com or follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @4EverBlueshirts

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Jim Cerny turns Rangers turbulence into the roster meeting you wish you could attend.

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  • Jim Cerny weighing prospects and lineup roles without pretending every young player is top-six salvation
  • a sober goaltending-succession argument where two strong NHL games do not automatically earn someone the job
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Episodes

  1. 1

    [FULL EPISODE] New York Rangers Trade Rumors, Olympics Recap & Rebuild Talk w/ Peter Baugh

    ·46m
  2. 2

    Jim and His Othmann Rant!

    ·11m
  3. 3

    [FULL EPISODE]🎙️ Live at Mustang Harry's: Deep-Diving the Rangers with Daily Faceoff + The PWHL Makes MSG History

    ·1h 8m
  4. 4

    New York Rangers at the Crossroads

    ·17m
  5. 5

    Rangers Big Picture with Jonny Lazarus

    ·25m
  6. 6

    Historic Night: PWHL Comes to MSG

    ·26m
  7. 7

    [FULL EPISODE] Marty Biron on Igor's Goalie Fight, Torts to Vegas & Rangers' Strong Finish | Rink Rap

    ·58m
  8. 8

    Igor and The Goalie Fight Morning Glow!

    ·13m
  9. 9

    [FULL SHOW] NY Rangers Mid-Season Grades: Drury, Sullivan & the Panarin Dilemma

    ·1h 8m
  10. 10

    Where Do the Rangers Stand at the Midpoint?

    ·30m
  11. 11

    Grading Drury & Sullivan at Midpoint + Panarin's Future in NYC

    ·38m
  12. 12

    [FULL EPISODE] Captain Clutch Strikes Again: Miller's OT Magic, Perreault's Milestone, and Rangers' Murky Middle Push

    ·57m
  13. 13

    JT Miller is Captain Clutch in OT + Rangers Struggles at MSG Continue

    ·29m
  14. 14

    Sully Was Right to Scratch Zibanejad!

    ·21m
  15. 15

    "Rapping" it Up: Flyers Game Coming up!

    ·8m
  16. 16

    NHL Network's E.J. Hradek: Rangers Path to the Playoffs + Possible Panarin Trade Haul Looks Weak

    ·28m
  17. 17

    [FULL EPISODE] TRADE RUMORS! Plus, Memories of Europe 2011 & Perreault or Sheary?

    ·1h 1m
  18. 18

    Gustafsson Trade Rumors!

    ·19m
  19. 19

    Wrap Up: Gabe Perreault or Conor Sheary in Top 6?

    ·16m
  20. 20

    Breaking Down JT Miller Situation and More

    ·8m
  21. 21

    Marty Biron Talks Goalie Fights & Rangers Hockey

    ·40m
  22. 22

    Jim Previews LIVE Show from Mustang Harry's

    ·6m
  23. 23

    The Fox Question

    ·15m
  24. 24

    Keep, Trade, or Call Up?

    ·34m
  25. 25

    Rangers' Brutal 10-Shot Night & Mika's 1,000th Game | Rangers vs. Leafs: Who's the Bigger Disappointment?

    ·56m
  26. 26

    Rangers Hit Rock Bottom on Mika's Big Night

    ·28m
  27. 27

    Rangers vs. Leafs: Who's the Bigger Disaster?

    ·19m
  28. 28

    Ping Pong Balls, Playoff Rivals & a Live Show

    ·9m
  29. 29

    [FULL EPISODE] Rangers' Lost Season: Lafreniere's Surge, Gabe Perreault's Power Play Future & What Comes Next

    ·49m
  30. 30

    Rangers Are Back Down to Earth — And That's Okay

    ·17m
  31. 31

    Lafreniere Is Cooking — But Is Gabe Pro Getting Squeezed Out?

    ·32m
  32. 32

    [FULL EPISODE] Drury Holds the Line: Rangers Deadline Breakdown with Pierre McGuire

    ·1h
  33. 33

    The Retool So Far: Breaking Down Every Rangers Trade

    ·29m
  34. 34

    Pierre McGuire: The Truth About This Rangers Team

    ·31m
  35. 35

    [FULL EPISODE] Deadline Week: Keep 'Em, Trade 'Em, and What the Rangers Must Target in Return

    ·1h 8m
  36. 36

    Perreault Is For Real

    ·19m
  37. 37

    Rangers BLOW IT vs. Rebuilding Sharks | Friday Rants!

    ·12m
  38. 38

    Rangers Rumors, Rebuild & More!

    ·10m
  39. 39

    Peter Baugh from The Athletic Talks Rangers & More

    ·36m
  40. 40

    EXCLUSIVE: Tony Granato on USA's Olympic Hopes, His Rangers Rookie Year & Hockey's Mental Health Crisis

    ·36m
  41. 41

    [FULL EPISODE] Panarin GONE. Now What? Rink Rap LIVE from Mustang Harry's Breaks Down the Trade & Rangers' Future | + NY Sirens Coach Greg Fargo

    ·1h 16m
  42. 42

    Panarin Gone: Breaking Down the Trade & the Rangers Retool

    ·26m
  43. 43

    Ted Kalamaras: Rebuild, Retool, or Both?

    ·20m
  44. 44

    Coach Greg Fargo: The NY Sirens' Rise in the PWHL

    ·30m
  45. 45

    [FULL EPISODE] OLYMPICS SPECIAL: Rob McClanahan on 1980 Miracle on Ice, Netflix Doc & Playing for the Rangers

    ·33m
  46. 46

    Rob McClanahan on 1980 Miracle on Ice & New Netflix Documentary

    ·16m
  47. 47

    Rob McClanahan's NY Rangers Career & Olympic Brotherhood

    ·17m
  48. 48

    SPECIAL: Team USA Women's Hockey GM Katie Million on Olympic Confidence, Roster Building & Why This Team Is Different

    ·18m
  49. 49

    [FULL EPISODE] Derek Stepan Opens Up: From Rangers Star to Wild Scout, 2014 Olympics & Why He Retired

    ·1h 14m
  50. 50

    Catching Up With Derek Stepan: From Rangers Favorite to Wild Scout

    ·29m
  51. 51

    Stepan's Rangers Memories & the Sochi Olympics

    ·45m
  52. 52

    [FULL EPISODE] Rangers Retool 2.0: Trade Strategies, Panarin's Future, & Roster Reset with Dave Pagnotta

    ·59m
  53. 53

    Are The Rangers Ready To Retool Again?

    ·37m
  54. 54

    Dave Pagnotta Talks Rangers Retool 2.0

    ·22m
  55. 55

    Rangers in Crisis: Trade Panarin? Drury's Plan, Prospect Woes & Sullivan's Coaching

    ·53m
  56. 56

    Rink Rap EXTRA: The Man Making Blueshirts Fans Memories a Reality + BIG EVENT!

    ·24m
  57. 57

    [FULL EPISODE] Rangers Rollercoaster: Winter Classic Highs, Injury Lows, and Sullivan's Steady Hand

    ·55m
  58. 58

    Winter Classic Glory to Utah Reality Check: Stars Shine, Then Injuries Hit

    ·28m
  59. 59

    Can 40-Year-Old Quick Keep the Rangers Afloat? Backup Debates Heat Up

    ·20m
  60. 60

    Injury Updates, Mindset Shift, and Sullivan's Behind-the-Bench Edge

    ·8m
  61. 61

    [FULL EPISODE] Rangers Midseason Grades: Playoff Bubble or Bust? + EJ Emery, Olympic Odds & Winter Classic Preview

    ·51m
  62. 62

    The Good/Bad/Ugly of the First Half for Rangers

    ·25m
  63. 63

    Rangers Prospect EJ Emery and His Role with Team USA at World Junior Championship

    ·16m
  64. 64

    Preview The Week Ahead and Winter Classic Against Panthers

    ·9m
  65. 65

    More JT Miller Talk + Injury Updates on Matt Rempe and Vincent Trocheck

    ·13m
  66. 66

    Concern-O-Meter + A Look Ahead for Rangers

    ·14m
  67. 67

    Rangers Roster Drama: Who Makes the Cut?

    ·43m
  68. 68

    [FULL SHOW] HOT TAKES: Rangers CHOKE vs Sharks! Rempe Hurt in Fight!

    ·23m
  69. 69

    Dominic Moore on Rangers Memories, Henrik Lundqvist, Larry Brooks & Broadcasting with Utah

    ·23m
  70. 70

    Former Ranger Dominic Moore Joins Jim!

    ·13m
  71. 71

    Dominic Talks Rangers Memories

    ·10m
  72. 72

    [FULL EPISODE] Quick's 40-Save Clinic Wasted, Rangers Brawl with Detroit

    ·42m
  73. 73

    Rangers Brawl with Detroit + Waste GEM by Quick

    ·19m
  74. 74

    The "Viper Pit" the Rangers Can't Survive

    ·23m
  75. 75

    EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Larry Brooks with Former Rangers GM Neil Smith

    ·27m
  76. 76

    Rangers Home Struggles, Rivalry Revival w/Islanders Ft. Stefen Rosner

    ·54m
  77. 77

    The Ugly Hurricane Loss, JT Miller, Thoughts on Current Home Losing Streak

    ·16m
  78. 78

    Stefen Rosner Talks New York Hockey Rivalry

    ·27m
  79. 79

    A Look Ahead to Rangers Weekend

    ·11m
  80. 80

    [FULL SHOW] What We Learned in Rangers Win Over Canucks

    ·59m
  81. 81

    What Stood Out in Rangers Win: Have They Turned a Corner?

    ·32m
  82. 82

    [FULL SHOW] Rangers Expert Jonny Lazarus Shares INSIDER Insight on Team's Future

    ·1h 13m
  83. 83

    The Rangers are Winless at Home...So Far! Should We Be Worried?

    ·10m
  84. 84

    Jonny Lazarus Stops By Rink Rap to Talk Rangers Past, Present and Future!

    ·53m
  85. 85

    Rangers Stock UP and Stock DOWN For Week of October 20th!

    ·11m
  86. 86

    [FULL SHOW] NHL INSIDER: Rangers Will Make the Playoffs?

    ·58m
  87. 87

    A Look at Rangers Roster Depth Amidst Injuries

    ·18m
  88. 88

    NHL Insider Interview: Rangers Playoff Chances & Bright Future!

    ·33m
  89. 89

    Rangers Stock Up/Stock Down Report

    ·7m
  90. 90

    Rangers Opener SHOCKER: Why They Looked Lost + Shesterkin Saves, Laba Praise & Bold Predictions!

    ·50m
  91. 91

    Rangers Start Season Off with SHOCKING Loss!

    ·24m
  92. 92

    Rangers Predictions Plus BOLD NHL Takes!

    ·18m
  93. 93

    Preview of the Rangers Week Ahead and SPECIAL GUEST Next Episode!

    ·8m
  94. 94

    [FULL SHOW] Rangers Roster Drama: Othmann Sent Down, Perreault Stays? Panarin Contract Warning

    ·52m
  95. 95

    [FULL SHOW] New York Rangers Preseason Halfway Review - Blown Leads, Player Stock Report & JT Miller Captaincy

    ·48m
  96. 96

    Analyzing the Rangers Halfway Through Preaseason

    ·24m
  97. 97

    Rangers Stock Report: Who's a "Buy" and Who's a "Sell"?

    ·15m
  98. 98

    Your Questions & Quick Wrap Up

    ·9m
  99. 99

    NHL Prospect Breakdown: Rangers Rookie Camp Preview with Russ Cohen

    ·32m
  100. 100

    Rangers Prospects Breakdown: EJ Emery, Malcolm Spence & Metro Division 2025-26 Preview

    ·36m
  101. 101

    [FULL EPISIODE] Jonathan Quick's Farewell, Rangers' Goaltending Future & the Trocheck Decision

    Hidden gem

    Jim Cerny discusses the Rangers' offseason plans, including Jonathan Quick's farewell, goaltending future, and the Trocheck decision.

    Apr 14, 2026·45m·2 clips
  102. 102

    Quick's Farewell: The Legacy of a Ranger

    Jim Cerny examines Jonathan Quick’s retirement after his final game with the New York Rangers, including a postgame tribute from Sergey Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers.

    Apr 14, 2026·23m·1 clip
  103. 103

    Who's Next in Goal + The Trocheck Decision

    Jim Cerny discusses the New York Rangers' need to sign a veteran goalie in the offseason, drawing parallels to their successful signing of Jonathan Quick.

    Apr 14, 2026·22m
  104. 104

    Rangers 2025–26 Season Autopsy: What Went Wrong and What's Next

    Jim Cerny previews the Rangers' off-season decisions, discussing potential trades and roster moves after a disappointing season.

    Apr 10, 2026·20m
  105. 105

    First PWHL Game at Madison Square Garden Was Something Special

    Jim Cerny recaps the first PWHL game at Madison Square Garden and discusses Rangers hockey with guests.

    Apr 10, 2026·23m
  106. 106

    [FULL EPISODE] Rangers Season Autopsy: Fox & Shesterkin, JT Miller Debate, Trocheck Trade, & PWHL Makes History at MSG

    Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin are "the two most irreplaceable New York Rangers this season."

    Apr 10, 2026·43m·2 clips
  107. 107

    Rangers Big Picture with Jonny Lazarus

    Jonny Lazarus discusses the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Red Wings, highlighting young players' performances and the team's positive outlook despite missing playoffs.

    Apr 5, 2026·25m
  108. 108

    Historic Night: PWHL Comes to MSG

    Hidden gem

    The Sirens’ MSG debut matters because the game has playoff stakes and 18,000 fans are expected.

    Apr 5, 2026·26m·1 clip
  109. 109

    New York Rangers at the Crossroads

    Apr 5, 2026·17m
  110. 110

    [FULL EPISODE]🎙️ Live at Mustang Harry's: Deep-Diving the Rangers with Daily Faceoff + The PWHL Makes MSG History

    Jim Cerny hosts the Rink Rap Podcast from Mustang Harry's, recapping the Rangers' win over Detroit and previewing the first PWHL game at MSG.

    Apr 5, 2026·1h 8m
  111. 111

    [FULL EPISODE] Marty Biron on Igor's Goalie Fight, Torts to Vegas & Rangers' Strong Finish | Rink Rap

    Apr 1, 2026·58m
  112. 112

    Marty Biron Talks Goalie Fights & Rangers Hockey

    Apr 1, 2026·40m
  113. 113

    Igor and The Goalie Fight Morning Glow!

    Apr 1, 2026·13m
  114. 114

    Jim Previews LIVE Show from Mustang Harry's

    Apr 1, 2026·6m
  115. 115

    Ping Pong Balls, Playoff Rivals & a Live Show

    Mar 24, 2026·9m
  116. 116

    Rangers' Brutal 10-Shot Night & Mika's 1,000th Game | Rangers vs. Leafs: Who's the Bigger Disappointment?

    Hidden gem

    Jim Cerny discusses the Rangers' recent struggles, Mika Zibanejad's 1,000th game, and compares the Rangers and Maple Leafs as disappointments.

    Mar 24, 2026·56m·2 clips
  117. 117

    Rangers Hit Rock Bottom on Mika's Big Night

    Mar 24, 2026·28m
  118. 118

    Rangers vs. Leafs: Who's the Bigger Disaster?

    Mar 24, 2026·19m
  119. 119

    Rangers Are Back Down to Earth — And That's Okay

    Mar 20, 2026·17m
  120. 120

    [FULL EPISODE] Rangers' Lost Season: Lafreniere's Surge, Gabe Perreault's Power Play Future & What Comes Next

    Mar 20, 2026·49m
  121. 121

    Lafreniere Is Cooking — But Is Gabe Pro Getting Squeezed Out?

    Mar 20, 2026·32m
  122. 122

    The Retool So Far: Breaking Down Every Rangers Trade

    Mar 10, 2026·29m
  123. 123

    Pierre McGuire: The Truth About This Rangers Team

    Mar 10, 2026·31m
  124. 124

    [FULL EPISODE] Drury Holds the Line: Rangers Deadline Breakdown with Pierre McGuire

    Jim Cerny previews an interview with Pierre McGuire analyzing the New York Rangers' moves at the NHL trade deadline and the team's current state.

    Mar 10, 2026·1h
  125. 125

    The Fox Question

    Mar 3, 2026·15m
  126. 126

    Keep, Trade, or Call Up?

    Mar 3, 2026·34m
  127. 127

    [FULL EPISODE] Deadline Week: Keep 'Em, Trade 'Em, and What the Rangers Must Target in Return

    Mar 3, 2026·1h 8m
  128. 128

    Perreault Is For Real

    Mar 3, 2026·19m
  129. 129

    Peter Baugh from The Athletic Talks Rangers & More

    Feb 20, 2026·36m
  130. 130

    Rangers Rumors, Rebuild & More!

    Feb 20, 2026·10m
  131. 131

    [FULL EPISODE] New York Rangers Trade Rumors, Olympics Recap & Rebuild Talk w/ Peter Baugh

    Feb 20, 2026·46m
  132. 132

    EXCLUSIVE: Tony Granato on USA's Olympic Hopes, His Rangers Rookie Year & Hockey's Mental Health Crisis

    Feb 19, 2026·36m
  133. 133

    [FULL EPISODE] Panarin GONE. Now What? Rink Rap LIVE from Mustang Harry's Breaks Down the Trade & Rangers' Future | + NY Sirens Coach Greg Fargo

    Feb 13, 2026·1h 16m
  134. 134

    Panarin Gone: Breaking Down the Trade & the Rangers Retool

    Feb 13, 2026·26m
  135. 135

    Ted Kalamaras: Rebuild, Retool, or Both?

    Feb 13, 2026·20m
  136. 136

    Coach Greg Fargo: The NY Sirens' Rise in the PWHL

    Feb 13, 2026·30m
  137. 137

    Rob McClanahan on 1980 Miracle on Ice & New Netflix Documentary

    Feb 9, 2026·16m
  138. 138

    [FULL EPISODE] OLYMPICS SPECIAL: Rob McClanahan on 1980 Miracle on Ice, Netflix Doc & Playing for the Rangers

    Feb 9, 2026·33m
  139. 139

    Rob McClanahan's NY Rangers Career & Olympic Brotherhood

    Feb 9, 2026·17m
  140. 140

    SPECIAL: Team USA Women's Hockey GM Katie Million on Olympic Confidence, Roster Building & Why This Team Is Different

    Feb 5, 2026·18m
  141. 141

    Catching Up With Derek Stepan: From Rangers Favorite to Wild Scout

    Jan 29, 2026·29m
  142. 142

    Stepan's Rangers Memories & the Sochi Olympics

    Jan 29, 2026·45m
  143. 143

    [FULL EPISODE] Derek Stepan Opens Up: From Rangers Star to Wild Scout, 2014 Olympics & Why He Retired

    Jan 29, 2026·1h 14m
  144. 144

    [FULL EPISODE] Rangers Retool 2.0: Trade Strategies, Panarin's Future, & Roster Reset with Dave Pagnotta

    Jim Cerny and Dave Pagnotta discuss the New York Rangers' decision to retool the roster, trade strategies, and the future of players like Panarin.

    Jan 22, 2026·59m
  145. 145

    Dave Pagnotta Talks Rangers Retool 2.0

    Jan 22, 2026·22m
  146. 146

    Are The Rangers Ready To Retool Again?

    Jan 22, 2026·37m
  147. 147

    Rangers in Crisis: Trade Panarin? Drury's Plan, Prospect Woes & Sullivan's Coaching

    Jan 15, 2026·53m
  148. 148

    Rink Rap EXTRA: The Man Making Blueshirts Fans Memories a Reality + BIG EVENT!

    Jan 12, 2026·24m
  149. 149

    [FULL EPISODE] Rangers Rollercoaster: Winter Classic Highs, Injury Lows, and Sullivan's Steady Hand

    Jan 8, 2026·55m
  150. 150

    Winter Classic Glory to Utah Reality Check: Stars Shine, Then Injuries Hit

    Jan 8, 2026·28m