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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.
5d ago
The Rangers’ home ice woes continue, and Up In The Blue Seats is back to break it all down! Mollie Walker and Brian Boyle recap a wild stretch for the Blueshirts, including a three-goal comeback and overtime win over Montreal, another shutout loss at Madison Square Garden, and ongoing struggles on special teams. With the Rangers piling up shutouts at home, failing to score consistently, and searching for answers, the frustration is starting to boil over! The crew also dives into Mika Zibanejad’s missed team meeting and benching, the emotional returns of Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba to MSG, and what the fan response said about their legacies. Plus, thoughts on Matt Rempe’s return, and reaction to the Quinn Hughes trade to Minnesota and how involved the Rangers may or may not have been! All that and more on this week’s episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats’ Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 1:44: Loss to Canucks/ Home ice struggles 12:55 Mika Zibanejad’s benching 21:31: Kreider & Trouba’s return to MSG 25:46: Matt Rempe’s return to the lineup 27:52: Reaction to Quinn Hughes trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12
Mollie and Brian are back for another episode of Up In The Blue Seats. After a hard fought stretch against tough opponents, the Rangers came crashing back to earth with a disappointing shutout loss to the Blackhawks and there’s a lot to unpack. The crew break down what went wrong in Chicago, the inconsistent performances from the team’s top players, and why the Rangers’ power play has unraveled without Adam Fox. They also dive into questions surrounding J.T. Miller and weather he will make Team USA and how Mike Sullivan will handle that decision. All that and more on this week's episode of 'Up in the Blue Seats' Timecodes: 00:00: Intro 1:09: Shutout loss to Chicago 2:38: Evaluating the top guys 5:16: J.T. Miller and Team USA 10:46: Injury news 14:39: Power Play issues 22:13: Gabe Perreault 27:39: Officiating vs Golden Knights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 3
After a brief hiatus, Up In The Blue Seats returns with a powerful and emotional episode. Mollie Walker and former Ranger Brian Boyle open the show by remembering their friend, colleague, and Hall of Fame hockey writer Larry Brooks, who recently passed away at 75 after a short battle with cancer. Mollie and Brian share heartfelt stories, personal reflections, and behind-the-scenes memories of Larry’s legendary career, his impact on the Rangers community, and the indelible mark he left on journalism, the NHL, and everyone who knew him. The crew then dives into the Rangers recent stretch including Adam Fox being placed on LTIR, Artemi Panarin’s resurgence and how the team can’t afford to lose him, and how the OT win over the Stars could help kickstart the Rangers on home ice. All that and more on this week’s episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats’ Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 00:52- Remembering Larry Brooks 12:39- Adam Fox headed to LTIR 24:30 -More injury news 27:44- Jonathan Quick’s case for Team USA 33:28- Artemi Panarin’s recent stretch 44:18- Overtime win vs Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15
Brandon London and Dexter Henry pay tribute to Larry Brooks by reflecting on his conic career and willingness to mentor future generations of sports reporters after the Hockey Hall of Famer passed away on Thursday at the age of 75. Timecodes: 00:00- Brandon London interview w/ Mike Vaccaro 6:17- Dexter Henry's tribute to Larry Brooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6
In this episode of 'Up in the Blue Seats', the Rangers’ baffling struggles at Madison Square Garden take center stage. Six games in, the numbers are… shocking. From nearly zero time playing with a lead, to 1 goal in 15 home periods, and a power-play that is dead last in the entire NHL....nothing seems to be going right for the Rangers at home. Mollie and Brian break down what’s going wrong, why it’s happening, and whether there’s actually light at the end of the tunnel for the Blueshirts. Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 00:35- Rangers struggles at MSG 16:48- Successful 4 game road trip 22:54- Injury updates 24:35- Power Play issues 28:41- Rangers call up Jaroslav Chmelar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30
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 with Hockey Hall of Fame NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks. They are joined by current and former players and special guests. “Up in the Blue Seats” is available every Thursday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29
The Rangers get back in the win column with a much-needed 2–0 shutout over the Canucks in Vancouver — and the emotions were high as captain J.T. Miller returned to face his former team. Mollie Walker and Brian Boyle break down the statement win and how the Rangers identity is starting to take shape under Mike Sullivan. Plus the crew dives into Alexis Lafreniere's rough start and what needs to happen for him to fix it before its too late, along with injury updates on Matt Rempe and Vincent Trocheck and how the lineup changes could benefit the Rangers in the long run.All that and more on the newest episode of 'Up in the Blue Seats' Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 1:00- Win vs Canucks 5:08 J.T. Miller’s return to Vancouver 14:29- Alexis Lafreniere’s struggles 20:00- Matt Rempe injury update 22:55- Shifting around the lines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24
Mollie Walker and former Ranger Brian Boyle are back with a new episode of Up In The Blue Seats and there’s plenty to unpack. The Rangers remain winless at home after a wild overtime loss to the Sharks, but there were signs of life on offense and positives to take away.The crew breaks down what has gone wrong for the Rangers as they struggle to find consistency. Plus Matt Rempe’s fight with Ryan Reaves and what Rempe's injury means moving forward, Brennan Othman’s recall from Hartford, and the surprising emergence of defenseman Matthew Robertson.All that and more on the newest episode of 'Up in the Blue Seats' Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 2:30- Recap loss to San Jose 12:20- Keeping positive mindset 14:38- Taylor Raddysh's hat trick 18:52- Rempe vs Reavo 24:00- Brennan Othmann called up 27:56- Matthew Robertson's instant impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices