#Rangers’ Quiet Trade Deadline feat. Gillian Kemmerer

The Rangers were quiet at the NHL trade deadline. The only true addition might end up being UMass defenseman Zac Jones. They are hoping their youth mixed with veterans can put together a magical final stretch and get some help from the Bruins to get to the playoffs. The Blueshirts are four points back. Is there reason to believe they can make it?

To answer that question, talk trade deadline and much more, we bring you a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker, featuring an insightful interview with Gillian Kemmerer and their weekly chat with the great Larry Brooks.

Up In The Blue Seats Podcast Opening Segment with Ron & Mollie:

• TRADE DEADLINE: Rangers didn’t do anything at the trade deadline, will see young players get playing time down the stretch. Nothing materialized with a potential Tony DeAngelo trade. Breaking down some of the Rangers youth and what players could get ice time now.
• ZAC JONES/UMASS: Mollie cried watching her school win the title. Zac Jones came on the podcast a month ago and said he would go back to UMass. Now, he’s joining the Rangers after winning a championship. What changed?
• PLAYOFF PUSH: Can the Rangers realistically get that last playoff spot? What needs to happen in these final 14-16 games for them to pass the Bruins? Ron also gives Mollie advice for being on live TV after her NHL Network debut.

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Gillian Kemmerer Interview:
Russian hockey expert, Host of “Icecast” – official podcast of the KHL, Author of “The Faceoff + Ice Diaries” – @gilliankemmerer

• SOROKIN-SHESTERKIN: Breaking down their friendship from Russia, how it developed and the rivalry now between the two goalies. Breaking down the good goalies that are coming out of Russia. Shesterkin is must-see TV.
• PANARIN SAGA: Nazarov having a history of being a hothead. What exactly happened with him and the Panarin situation?
• THE ICECAST: Stepping into the world of podcasting with the official podcast of the KHL.

Larry Brooks Interview:
NY Post Rangers beat writer

• TONY DENAGELO: Not protected in the expansion draft. Rangers will end up buying him out. Will have a few options this offseason.
• LIBOR HAJEK: Quietly been a good player and developing confidence.
• NEXT SEASON: Won’t prioritize playing guys for next season until they are eliminated from the playoffs.

Catch up on all episodes of “Up In The Blue Seats,” a New York Rangers podcast, by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes will be released every Thursday.