Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers

Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan

Ryan Mead and Greg Kaplan host this weekly New York Rangers podcast that discusses news and results about the team, and often jump off course for nonsense.

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20 episodes
Updated Tuesday

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Tuesday · 1 hr 13 min
Blueshirts Breakaway Episode 559 - Ranking Every NHL Team For Next Season
The guys rank all teams heading into next year by tiers and Ryan rates one team too low over and over. Then the guys come back and answer some 5 star questions along with some MLB deadline chit chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 28 · 1 hr 21 min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 558: To Marchenko or Not?
This week the guys talk about some personal stories from the weekend and then ask the question of if NYR should trade for Marchenko or not. Then of course, more 5 star questions and a bunch of placebo driver talk among other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 23 · 1 hr 19 min
The Flying V: EP 37 - Final Destination: Bloodlines with The Athletic's Scott Wheeler
It's the season finale of The Flying V! Vince Mercogliano is back to recap the player development staff updates and team planning ahead of the season. Plus, The Athletic's Scott Wheeler joins the show to talk about the 2026 NHL Draft class, Alberts Smits' ceiling, and Rangers draft strategy. Plus, questions and answers. Vince Mercogliano will return in Avengers: Doomsday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 21 · 1 hr 24 min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 557 - Braden Schneider Contract, Bedard Extension, GOAT Talk & World Cup with Ishaan Tharoor
This week the guys discuss what is going on in CHI, the end of GOATs era and Schneider's extension Then Ishaan Tharoor joins the Breakaway to discuss NYR's offseason, what's next and the ending of the world cup Finally the guys return and answer 5 star questions while assembling a placebo driver team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 1 hr 33 min
The Flying V: EP 36 - Ready or Not
The Flying V returns to the airwaves, and it's a mailbag episode! Vince Mercogliano discusses the Rangers off-season work at large, the outlook for the left side of the defense, forward group dynamics, team strategy heading into the season, potential waiver issues, and Braden Schneider's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 14 · 57 min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 556: Is Free Agency Dead For All Sports?
This week the guys discuss Free Agency and it's viability for rebuilding in the NHL, MLB, NFL and NBA moving forward. How this might change NYRs approach the next two years and the impact on the league as a whole Oh and just a few tiny 5 star questions this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 9 · 1 hr 37 min
The Flying V: EP 35 - Minions and Monsters with The Athletic's Peter Baugh and Shayna Goldman
Another episode of The Flying V returns! Vince Mercogliano breaks down a busy July 1st window for the Rangers, takes a look into development camp insights, and starts digging into lineup projections. Then, it's an Athletic roundtable as Pete and Shayna join the show to discuss the moves that were made, the long-term plan, and future implications of all the signings and trades. Lastly, Twitter and questions and what have you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 7 · 1 hr 50 min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 555: The Retooled Rangers & Offer Sheets with Shayna Goldman
This week the guys discuss how the retooling Drury did during FA is going to change NYR moving forward, say goodbye to Trocheck and look forward towards the differences in the team Then Shayna Goldman joins the Breakaway to discuss the Ducks offer sheet situation, how NYR retooled and what differences it makes and who is the make or break player heading into 26-27 Finally the guys return and answer a ton of 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 2 · 56 min
The Flying V: EP 34 - Disclosure Day
The Flying V is back! Vince Mercogliano breaks down a very busy UFA Day for the New York Rangers, trades and all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 30 · 1 hr 45 min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 554: Pavel Dorofeyev, Smits & Free Agency with Emily Kaplan and Drew Way
This week the guys discuss the Pavel Dorofeyev trade, taking Smits 5th overall and some potential UFA moves to come. Then Emily Kaplan of ESPN joins the Breakaway to discuss all the rumors around the NHL, Trocheck, draft reactions and more. Also Drew Way joins the Breakaway to talk about how Pavel Dorofeyev was his breakout player in his draft year and what to make of Smits. Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 24 · 53 min
The Flying V EP 33: Eastern Promises with Chris Johnston
NHL and NYR offseason, draft preview, recent trade reviews and CJ joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 23 · 1 hr 30 min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 553 - Brady Tkachuk to FLA & NYR Draft Plan with Vince Z. Mercogliano
This week the guys discuss and compare the Brady to FLA trade with Panarin being shipped out. How the player movement era is here .NYR's plans for the draft and more Then Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss NYR's free agency plans, the draft and much more. Finally the guys return with some 5 star questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 18 · 1 hr 17 min
The Flying V: EP 32 - Blue Chips with The Athletic's Corey Pronman
The Flying V returns! Vince Mercogliano breaks down the Knicks (!!), the path forward for the Rangers, and final NHL Draft preparations. Plus, The Athletic's draft guru Corey Pronman stops by to talk about the draft in totality, how the top five may shake out, and whether we'll see any blockbuster trades this year. Then, answers to questions, as per usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 16 · 1 hr 15 min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 552 - Knicks Win, Canes Win, Leon Rose vs Drury & Dolan's Influence
This week the guys discuss both finals, their takeaways from each series and how the Knicks winning it all might impact NYR moving forward Then the guys return as always and answer listener 5 star questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 12 · 1 hr 12 min
The Flying V: EP 31 - The Other Guys with Peter Baugh
Peter Baugh joins the show to discuss the NHL draft prospects, trade market, free agency targets, and insights from the combine, providing valuable analysis for hockey fans and Rangers supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 9 · 1 hr 7 min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 551 - Larkin's impact on Trocheck, Lavi in LA, Babcock to EDM
The guys discuss Larkin asking for a trade and how that changes the Trocheck market, the coach changes and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 2 · 1 hr 25 min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 550 - The Finals Preview with Our Friend Fitz
This week the guys discuss the finals, you know, the important one, the finals that everyone cares about, I mean, it's the finals! Then Fitz join the Breakaway to talk about... thats right.. the finals. FINALS-lY, the guys return and answer some 5 stars on NYR's success over the past 20 years compared to other NY franchises and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29 · 1 hr 17 min
The Flying V: EP 30 - Auston Powers: International Man of Mystery with The Athletic's Jonas Siegel
The Flying V is back for its regularly scheduled podcast. Vince Mercogliano talks about the ongoing draft prep for the New York Rangers and what the latest off-season scuttlebutt is. Plus, Toronto beat reporter Jonas Siegel joins the show to discuss the state of the Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews' future, and the team's off-season strategy under new management. Then, answers to questions, as per usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26 · 1 hr 31 min
Blueshirts Breakaway EP 549 - Can NYR Copy Vegas & Mailbag Episode
This week the guys discuss how Vegas has executed the exact way NYR would like to work. Then the guys answer 5 star questions and take questions from Twitter as well about Drury, RFAs and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21 · 1 hr 15 min
The Flying V: EP 29 - Project: Hail Mary with Newsday's Colin Stephenson
The Flying V returns, as scheduled! The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano opines about the state of the NHL Playoffs and what the Rangers draft strategy may be leading up to round one. Plus, Newsday's Colin Stephenson joins the show to discuss off-season trade talks and debating the importance of the draft vs. free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices