This week the guys speak about plagues, what Di Giuseppe brings to this NYR squad, Quinn enforcing his meritocracy and Kreider's likely final days as a New York Ranger. Then Kevin Kurz of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss San Jose's interest in Georgiev and how the Sharks season has been going (spoiler: not good!) Finally the guys return and answer 5 star questions including Lindy Ruffs blame, contention window and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep 254•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys discuss Chris Kreider's value, if theres a chance at extending him and how one rival executive really helped out the Rangers. The guys also dive into the 3 goalie situation and how Math and the Metro have become the real downfall to this Ranger season Then Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to speak of the possibility of Kreider going to St Louis and what the team would be willing to trade for his services. Jeremy explains the mindset of a team coming off a ...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys open up the show and discuss the passing Kobe Bryant and it's effects on every member of the sports world. Then they discuss Lias' transfer to the KHL and if it's ever possible for him to return to the Rangers. Followed by 5 star questions regarding Tony D, All-Star and a new Panarin nickname Then Avalanche beat writer Ryan Clark of The Athletic joins the breakaway to discuss the possibility of being a trade partner with the Rangers, how the Avs are viewed in Colorado and if t...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep 252•Transcript available on Metacast Every week Blueshirts Breakaway posts a BSB OT on The Athletic app but this week decided to make it available for all. The reasoning being James Mirtle joins the Breakaway to discuss the possibility of the Leafs trading for Georgiev and what they would have to give up to obtain him. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2020•28 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys discuss the possibility of the Rangers making the playoffs, what it would take to keep Chris Kreider and what you'd have to give up to keep him and answer some 5 star questions which lead to an in-depth conversation on Tony DeAngelo Then EJ Johnston of the new 3 on 3 hockey league 3ICE joins the Breakaway to discuss his reasoning for starting the league, the amazing format for game days and shares a fun story about John Davidson. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 250•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys discuss Tony's 2nd star week, Tony on twitter and why it might make sense to trade him despite his season. Then Greg and Ryan discuss Lias' agents comments and Davidson's response before going over the 3 headed goalie situation. After the guys answer a few 5 star questions including is the game of hockey getting softer Finally the guys invite their good friend and local Devils expert Jeff on to discuss the hectic season and his feeling on the future of the franchise Advertisin...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys discuss Igor getting the call up to the main roster and how the Rangers will manage to carry 3 goalies moving forward. Also discussed are Quinn's late game decisions and a plethora of 5 star questions about Kakko's performance. Then Drew Way joins the Breakaway to give a brief Igor preview before Greg and Drew give their entire 1st round redraft from 2017 and show where Lias and Chytil should have been drafted Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Ou...
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast This week Ryan and Greg discuss Tony's effect on twitter, the ice and the NYR community along with Stromes future as a Ranger and overworked social media NYR narratives. Then the guys answer 5 star questions, including discussing the NYR scouting team over the past decade and do a speed round of holiday mailbag questions before thanking all of of you for supporting us over the second half of the decade Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys parse through almost every single detail of the Lias Andersson trade request. The guys break down each side of the debate, the past, present and future, no stone is left unturned Then the guys answer this weeks 5 star questions followed by part 1 of the holiday mailbag Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2019•2 hr 34 min•Ep 214•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys discuss if the NJ Devils ruined the trade market for NYR, the return of Kravstov to the AHL and what you can now expect for Chris Kreider in a trade. Then Rob Luker joins the Breakaway to discuss his analytic findings. Rob touches on how the defense could be improved, possible reasons for keeping certain lines together and everyone chips in on discussing Quinn's line blender Finally the guys return and answer some spicy 5 star questions and give grades to the organization as a...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys talk about Kravstov's possible return to America, Georgievs absolute dominance and what his future could be on the Rangers. Then the guys answer 5 star questions which include Rangers & analytics, Kreiders future return & much much more. Then the guys from The Knicks Wall join the podcast to discuss the stark difference between the Rangers and Knicks, the different feelings on Dolan and what exactly is happening with the Knicks currently Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...
Dec 10, 2019•2 hr 31 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys open up the show talking about their differences, the differences between the Devils rebuild & NYRs rebuild & answer some 5 star questions including one on if Strome has done enough to be a core piece moving forward Then dear good friend of the podcast Bryan Wojtanik joins the Breakaway to celebrate the 4 year anniversary, talk about his experience leaving twitter, why Hajek is going to stay in the line up, what is up with the power play & Ryan makes a life announcement along ...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast On this special bonus BSB OT the guys discuss the NYR all decade team and Greg provides constructive criticism to Ryan for his squad Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2019•32 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys discuss Zucc's return, feelings on Kreider's time as a Ranger coming to an end, Tony's twitter antics & the transformation of the Rangers after the MTL comeback Then Vince Pedrie joins the Breakaway to discuss his time at Hartford, his path to the pros, his thoughts on Chytil & why he retired from hockey Finally the guys come back and answer your 5 star questions as always Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https:...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast (1:07) This week the guys end up talking about Lias heading back to the AHL, Greg attempts to predict and push into existence a New York Ranger trade and the guys discuss a plan for the goalie situation moving forward (34:55) Then NYR beat writer Vince Mercogliano joins the breakaway to discuss Lias being sent down, Mika's injury, Kakko's illness and dealing with NYR twitter (1:03:16) Finally the guys come back and answer some 5 star questions have their minds explode when rankings NY sports tea...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast (1:05) This week the guys discuss how to think about Lias Andersson moving forward, should the Rangers keep Ryan Strome and how to handle Mika's injury information. (41:11) Then WWE Superstar Eric Young joins the Breakaway to talk about his history with Fantasy hockey, why he thinks the Rangers will still make the playoffs & stories from the WWE (1:17:25) Finally the guys come back and answer EIGHT 5 star questions and discuss Trouba's start to the season, Hajek vs Lindgren & much much more. Adv...
Nov 12, 2019•2 hr 56 min•Ep 208•Transcript available on Metacast (1:10) This week the guys talk about the quality wins vs TB/NSH and how the Rangers could get so easily handled by Ottawa after putting together back to back quality performances. Why Lindgren needs to perform now, who will sit for Staal & Kakko showing up when no one else did. (44:06) Later in the show the guys answer 5 star questions from the listeners discussing Kreider/Strome/Georgiev trade value & what it would take to get Puljujärvi from EDM Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast (1:28) This week the guys talk about David Quinn's quotes on the team, if he deserves to get fired, Tony Deangelo's performance, Chytil and Lindgren's call up and Kravstov back to the KHL. Sheesh there's a lot to talk about (50:30) Then Thomas Williams of Long Island based hardcore band Stray from the Path joins the Breakaway to discuss the new album and his hardcore Rangers fandom and his thoughts on Kravstov going back to the KHL and the questionable bets he makes on the Rangers every year. Th...
Oct 29, 2019•2 hr 31 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys break down a tough 0-3 week and evaluate how Quinn has done so far, go over the line changes and of course answer your 5 star questions Then Mitch Brown joins the Breakaway to discuss his evaluation of Kakko & Kravtsov, and sheds on light on Kravtsov's slow start. Mitch is nice enough to also provide some thoughts on some other prospects and ones... you may not even have heard of yet. Finally the guys come back and talk about some of the Wow it's a Nice City stickers they are ...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast (1:45) This week the guys discuss Kakko's first goal, Hank's tremendous performance vs the Oilers, Strome vs Lias and Howden being favored by Quinn. As always the guys answer 5 star questions from the listeners. (40:55) Then Sean Tierney of Charting Hockey joins the Breakaway to discuss what his analytics are saying about the Rangers so far and what are the numbers saying about certain players on the team. We even discuss the Devil's troubled start. (1:05:30) Finally the guys come back and answe...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast (1:18) This week the guys discuss all the good - MIKA, Panarin, Trouba, the power play and two wins to start the season and the bad - the 2nd line & some of the defensive pairs. Then as always answer 5 star questions. (35:11) Shortly after Rick Carpiniello (our coworker) joins the Breakaway and Namestnikov gets traded two minutes into the interview. Rick discusses Kravstov's benching in Hartford, the reason Smith is on the team, says something nice about Marc Staal and discusses all the beats of...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep 203•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys discuss the roster cuts, sending Kravstov and Chytil to the AHL, Strome conspiracies and Howden being favored. Then Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins the Breakaway to discuss final roster decisions, the plan for Hank this year and what to expect of the D-pairings Finally the guys come back and talk about some of the changes happening to the podcast in the coming weeks before their announcementAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast (0:42) This week the guys talk preseason reactions, the revamped power play, will Kravstov make the team? & 5 star questions along with questions from twitter. (31:01)Then Vince Mercogliano NYR beat writer for USAToday joins the Breakaway to talk about his interactions with Hank, Kaapo & who he feels will make the roster and some predictions for what NYR might do with Smith (58:42)Finally Sean Hartnett of WFAN joins the breakaway to speak about this time covering Dan Girardi and his legacy as a ...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast Some people reached out and told us the audio had some issues with volume being too low and too high in other places. I attempted to do my best to remedy this issue and hopefully this will provide a better listening experience. Feel free to reach out to me with any feedback - @OhRyanMead on twitter. Thanks again guys, LGR/Praise BeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast This week the guys celebrate their 200th show with Blueshirts Banter live from NYC. A lot of bridges are burned and everyone is in high spirits. Then at (1:10:10) Greg has Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic on to discuss his NYR season previewAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan is working his ass off in Vegas and is recording from his Westgate hotel room. The guys discuss Kaapo's HUGE debut, Fox, Traverse City and what to take away from it. Other topics discussed: Unsigned Rangers, RFA's, NHL Marketing, Do you tip your mailman, NYR #1 prospect ratings, Ryan's dad, John Franco, The Mets, best coaches in NY & TickPick along with some other nonsense.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about yo...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast Greg and Ryan continue their yearly tradition of doing an NFL Over/Unders podcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 04, 2019•58 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast This week the podcast starts off with Ryan talking about the best uber ride of his life, Greg speaks a little bit about baseball betting & then the boys actually talk Rangers. Is Tony DeAngelo a long term solution for the Rangers? 5 star questions & our new season long sponsor announcement. Then Gillian Kemmerer joins the breakaway to talk about ther time in the KHL, China, DJ's in the KHL, Russian Ranger prospects and fun stories.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast This week Greg starts the podcast by talking our his wonderful roommate "Aaron" then the guys discuss the Traverse City Tourney roster, MSG's summer programming & Ryan makes a huge apology before 5 star questions. (42:53) Then Rick Carpiniello of The Athletic and dearest, best, good friend of the podcast joins the Breakaway to talk about Kakko, an RFA move the Rangers almost made, Kreider's future and tell the story about how we met him.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy ...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast This week Ryan and Greg discuss how the Rangers were ranked #1 by Elite Prospects & NHL networks and why that might be. Then in the second half of the podcast the boys answer some 5 star questions and discuss the MUST WATCH games this season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast 
