“Up In The Blue Seats” is a New York Post sports podcast hosted by New York Post hockey writer Mollie Walker and former Rangers center Brian Boyle and featuring Hall of Fame NY Post Rangers columnist Larry Brooks.
No one covers the Rangers like the New York Post. Each episode will bring listeners scoops directly from center ice and the locker room. “Up In The Blue Seats” will feature special appearances by current and former players and other guests – so stay tuned, you never know who will drop by. New episodes of “Up In The Blue Seats” are available weekly every Thursday morning.
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EPISODE 132: NO KANE, LAVIOLETTE EFFECT, HENRIK’S INDUCTION FEAT. MIKE RUPP
November 15, 2023
Patrick Kane won’t be a Ranger. Peter Laviolette is coaching up the Rangers. And Henrik Lundqvist entered the Hall of Fame.
It’s a busy pod and Mike Rupp joins the crew to talk about it all and take a trip down memory lane.
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EPISODE 131: RANGERS KEEP ROLLING AMIDST ALL THE INJURIES
November 9, 2023
The Rangers are dealing with plenty of injuries, but keep on winning.
Brian, Mollie and Andrew react to the injuries, the wins and look back at their favorite Henrik Lundqvist memories before he goes into the Hall of Fame Monday.
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EPISODE 130: RANGERS’ HISTORIC ROAD TRIP FEAT. DOMINIC MOORE
November 1, 2023
Dominic Moore had a tremendous NHL career and a great run with the Rangers.
He joined the crew on the pod to take a trip down memory lane and talk about the first ever 5-0 road trip for the Rangers.
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EPISODE 129: GREAT GOALTENDING IN RANGERS’ STRONG START
October 26, 2023
Shesterkin and Quick have been a big reason for the Rangers nice start.
Brian, Mollie, Larry and Andrew talk about it and answer mailbag questions.
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EPISODE 128: BRIAN BOYLE’S FIRST SHOW, RANGERS’ IMPRESSIVE START
October 17, 2023
Welcome in Brian Boyle!
The former Ranger joined the podcast for his co-hosting debut with Mollie and Andrew. Brian and Larry Brooks look back to his Ranger days and covering him. The crew reacts to the 2-1 start to the season for the Blueshirts.
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SEASON 5
EPISODE 127: RANGERS SEASON PREVIEW, NEW HOST ANNOUNCEMENT
October 10, 2023
There will be a new co-host of the podcast this season to join Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks.
Jake Brown announces what former Rangers player he will hand the baton to. Mollie, Andrew Harts and Larry preview the 2023-2024 Rangers season and make their predictions.
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EPISODE 126: WAS PETER LAVIOLETTE THE RIGHT COACHING HIRE FOR RANGERS?
June 14, 2023
The Rangers have finally made their decision for their new head coach. They are going with Peter Laviolette.
Was Laviolette the right hire for the Blueshirts? Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks, Jake Brown and Andrew Harts react to the hire on an emergency episode of the podcast.
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EPISODE 125: RANGERS FIRE GERARD GALLANT, WHO MIGHT REPLACE HIM?
May 8, 2023
On to the next one…
Another change at head coach for the Rangers.
After two strong regular seasons, one fun postseason run and one failed playoff run, Gerard Gallant is out as head coach.
Who might replace him?
We discuss on an emergency episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with our two favorite Rangers writers at The Post, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks.
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EPISODE 124: RANGERS SEASON WAS A COLOSSAL FAILURE
May 2, 2023
The Rangers’ 2022-2023 season was a colossal failure.
Someone is going to take the fall for it whether it is head coach Gerard Gallant or a roster shakeup. We will find out soon.
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EPISODE 123: SHOULD RANGERS FANS BE PACKING AFTER TWO LOSSES? FEAT. JOHN BRANCY
April 25, 2023
No lead is safe in hockey, especially a 2-0 series lead.
The Rangers blew one in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Lightning last season.
This year, their 2-0 lead against the Devils is no more.
Following back-to-back 5-1 victories in New Jersey, the Rangers dropped games at the Garden on Saturday and Monday.
Things are now tied with the Devils having regained home ice as the Rangers will need to win at least one more in Newark.
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EPISODE 122: RANGERS TAKE 2-0 LEAD AFTER TWO DOMINANT WINS IN NJ
April 21, 2023
Boy, that escalated quickly.
In a series many thought could go six or seven games with all of them being close, the Rangers have absolutely dominated the Devils thus far, winning both of the first two games by the same 5-1 margin.
Teams have come back from down 2-0 many times before, but are these Rangers just too good for this young Devils team?
To break down the 2-0 Blueshirts series’ lead and what to expect in Game 3 at MSG Saturday, we bring you a new episode of the “Up in The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Jake Brown.
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EPISODE 121: PREVIEWING THE RANGERS-DEVILS PLAYOFF SERIES
April 14, 2023
Buckle up: this could be a seven-game classic series in a Battle of the Hudson. Who wins?
We give an in-depth series preview on a new episode of “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with me, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks.
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EPISODE 120: DEVILS OR HURRICANES IN FIRST ROUND – WHO DO RANGERS FANS WANT?
April 5, 2023
Would Rangers fans be more comfortable taking on the Devils or Hurricanes?
That’s a big question to debate this week on a new episode of “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker, the Post’s Hall of Fame columnist Larry Brooks and Jake Brown.
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EPISODE 119: RANGERS’ CRUCIAL MATCHUP WITH DEVILS FEAT. AMANDA STEIN
March 30, 2023
Thursday night at the Prudential Center could be a preview of the first round of the playoffs.
To look ahead to the big matchup Thursday and the Rangers clinching a playoff spot, we bring you a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Jake Brown.
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EPISODE 118: RANGERS’ POWER PLAY SHAKEUPS FEAT. DAVE MALONEY
March 23, 2023
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EPISODE 117: FOURTH LINE SETTING THE TONE, IGOR’S GROOVE IS BACK
March 14, 2023
The Rangers’ success last season was largely in part to Vezina Trophy Award winner Igor Shesterkin.
In order for the Blueshirts to make another deep playoff run — following a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals last season — they need the dominant Shesterkin.
Unfortunately, that has not been the case for most of the season.
However, after back-to-back exciting road wins, and stepping up for the Rangers’ sloppy defensive play, it seems like Shesterkin is getting back to that form.
The timing couldn’t be better.
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EPISODE 116: NEW-LOOK RANGERS MAKING ADJUSTMENTS FEAT. EMILY KAPLAN
March 8, 2023
The Rangers are 0-2 with Patrick Kane.
Luckily, they are still in good shape in the standings and Kane now has practices under his belt with his new team as they begin a three-game road trip against the Canadiens Thursday night.
To talk about Kane’s slow start, the Rangers’ power-play changes and everything Blueshirts, we bring you a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Jake Brown. We are joined by ESPN NHL reporter Emily Kaplan.
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EPISODE 115: RANGERS MAKE BLOCKBUSTER TRADE FOR PATRICK KANE
March 1, 2023
Stanley Cup or bust.
Anything less for these Rangers would be a disappointment.
Chris Drury proved they are all-in for a championship.
If acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko and Tyler Motte wasn’t enough, they got the icing on the cake trading for Patrick Kane.
They went out and got one of the best players of the generation.
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EPISODE 114: MIKE RUPP TALKS SHESTERKIN’S STRUGGLES, MOTTE, TRADE DEADLINE
February 22, 2023
If you are a Rangers fan, you can’t escape the two words that rhyme with hat-trick pain.
Chris Drury already has been busy before the March 1 trade deadline. He added Vladimir Tarasenko to score some goals. He also brought back Tyler Motte. Now everyone is wondering if that guy Patrick Kane could now realistically come to the Blueshirts. If not Kane, could the Rangers GM make another move or two in the next 10 days?
We break down all the trade deadline rumors and discuss Igor Shesterkin looking human on a new episode of “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker and Jake Brown. Our beautiful, bald ex-Ranger friend, MSG Network and NHL Network analyst, Mike Rupp, joins the show this week.
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EPISODE 113: TARASENKO PROVIDES JOLT, WILL KRAVTSOV GET TRADED?
February 15, 2023
It’s still early, but the Rangers look very much like a team that can potentially win a Stanley Cup. There is still work to be done, but Vladimir Tarasenko provided the jolt this team they needed. First game and scoring the first goal in the first few minutes? Could not have asked for a better start to his Rangers career.
While Vladdy is here, Vitali may be on the move. Kravtsov has requested a trade. Will the Rangers move him? What could they get for him in a trade? That’s the big topic of discussion this week on a new episode of “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Jake Brown.
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EPISODE 112: BREAKING DOWN THE VLADIMIR TARASENKO TRADE
February 10, 2023
Chris Drury took a shot and scored on Thursday, just like he did 255 times in his NHL playing career.
However, this time, he did it as the Rangers GM, making a blockbuster trade that greatly improved the team’s chances at a Stanley Cup championship. Drury traded Sammy Blais, Hunter Skinner and draft picks to the St. Louis Blues for Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola.
Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker and Hall of Famer Larry Brooks break down the trade and discuss if the move could help the Rangers eventually raise the Cup at the end of the season. Later, Mollie answers some questions from her subtext mailbag.
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EPISODE 111: WILL CUYLLE’S HOMETOWN NHL DEBUT FEAT. JOHN GIANNONE
January 25, 2023
Will Cuylle is making his NHL debut in his hometown of Toronto Wednesday night. It’s a perfect opportunity for the Rangers’ 2020 second-round pick to prove himself and do it in front of his friends and family. He will also enjoy his MSG debut on Friday, before the Rangers head into the All-Star break. Sammy Blais may not be as big a fan of the decision, as he is headed down to AHL Hartford on a conditioning assignment for at least two weeks.
MSG Network reporter John Giannone was this week’s guest on a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast. The Mr. Do-It-All Rangers anchor and reporter joined me and Andrew Harts, along with New York Post columnist Larry Brooks.
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EPISODE 110: K’ANDRE MILLER IS SCORCHING HOT IN CONTRACT YEAR
January 18, 2023
K’Andre Miller is playing at another level, and the man is going to get paid this summer.
Miller will be a restricted free agent. The Rangers are going to need to bring him back. He is an integral part of the success this team is having, especially on their surge this past six weeks, going 14-3-2. The Blueshirts get a hell of a test on Thursday when the NHL’s best Boston Bruins come to Madison Square Garden for what will be a must-watch hockey game. It might be hard to top last Thursday at MSG, featuring a miraculous last-second, game-tying goal and game-winner over the Stars within 90 seconds in overtime.
To talk about everything going on in Rangers land, we bring you a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Jake Brown.
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EPISODE 109: KREIDER’S INJURY, LAFRENIERE TIME, REAVES’ RETURN FEAT. DON LA GRECA
January 12, 2023
The Rangers are one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the past month. They have jumped to third in the Metropolitan Divison, two points behind the Devils and four points behind the first-place Hurricanes. But they may have to go a few games without one of their best players in Chris Kreider. How will they replace him? Well, it’s time for Alexis Lafreniere to show the Rangers what he’s got.
To talk about that and everything Rangers, we bring you a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker and Jake Brown. The Post’s Larry Brooks joins us to talk Kreider, Lafreniere, Filip Chytil and Ryan Reaves’ comments on how his time with the Blueshirts ended. Rangers radio play-by-play announcer and ESPN Radio NY host Don La Greca also joins the show for a fun interview on calling games, his fandom, radio show and his career.
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EPISODE 108: JIMMY VESEY’S RANGERS EXTENSION WAS A BIG WIN
January 5, 2023
Sometimes you just need a little puck luck.
Many of the bounces are finally going the Rangers way. This team is rolling to open up 2023. They snapped the Hurricanes 11-game win streak Tuesday and beat the Canadiens on Thursday. They are 11-2-1 in their last 14 games. On Wednesday morning, they announced they signed winger Jimmy Vesey to a two-year contract extension worth $800,000 a year. What a bargain.
To talk about the win Tuesday, where the team stands and the Vesey extension, we bring you a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Jake Brown.
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EPISODE 107: COACH GALLANT SENDS A MESSAGE AFTER UGLY LOSS
December 29, 2022
Alexis Lafreniere has been scratched for Thursday’s game against the Lightning.
Lafreniere’s demotion in practice Wednesday to the 4th line was the big topic of conversation on this week’s “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and me. We recorded the show on Wednesday before the scratch was announced Thursday, but it seemed that this was a possibility after seeing the changes made in Wednesday’s intense practice following a brutal showing at MSG Tuesday in a 4-0 loss to the Capitals.
Is the the right move? Tune in below to find out.
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EPISODE 106: SAM ROSEN TALKS CURRENT RANGERS, LEGENDARY BROADCASTING CAREER
December 22, 2022
All good things come to an end. The Rangers’ seven-game win streak ended Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. They look to start a new win streak against the Islanders Thursday.
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Mollie Walker and Jake Brown chat with Islanders beat writer Ethan Sears about the final game between the Isles and Rangers tonight. Rangers legendary play-by-play announcer on MSG Network Sam Rosen joined Andrew Harts and Jake Brown for an interview on his broadcasting career, the current Rangers, his prep for games and much more.
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EPISODE 105: RANGERS-DEVILS RIVALRY RENEWED FEAT. KEN DANEYKO
December 14, 2022
The Rangers have finally strung together a four-game win streak for the first time this season. After a few weeks of panic and a bit of an inconsistent first quarter of the season, it seems the Blueshirts have found their groove. They went out West and took down the best team in the conference and the defending champs. They returned home to beat the Devils and get their revenge after losing to them at MSG a few weeks ago.
Rivalry renewed.
To talk about the Rangers-Devils rivalry coming back to life with both teams being good this year, we bring you a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker and Jake Brown. We are joined by Mr. Devil himself Ken Daneyko.