• The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast Season 2 Episode 19
    Jan 29 2025

    What’s going on Blueshirts Fans! The guys from The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast are back to talk more New York Rangers hockey.

    AJ, Dan and Nick discuss the Rangers as they continue to play better hockey and get into the playoff hunt once again. Are the guys all the way back in? They discuss the big week of games the Rangers just played and the games coming up this week.

    The guys also discuss Will Borgen’s new contract and the impact he has had since coming over to the Rangers. Is this deal a good one? Dan posses a question for AJ and Nick about the Kakko deal as well. The guys also dive deep into the defensive play of the team recently and how much credit can go to Borgen.

    AJ, Dan and Nick also discuss the Mikko Rantanen trade to Carolina. What impact does this have on the Hurricanes? Was this a good deal for Colorado? Who won the trade? The guys dive deep into all this and more on this episode of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast.

    To listen to season one of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast check it out on Spotify.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast Season 2 Episode 18
    Jan 22 2025

    What’s going on Blueshirts Fans! The guys from The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast are back to talk more New York Rangers hockey.

    AJ, Dan and Nick discuss the Rangers past week of games and there 8 game point streak. What has been the difference for the team in this stretch of games? The guys discuss what they have been doing well and whether or not they are back in on this team and this season again.

    The guys also play a game to guess the percentage chance for the Rangers to make the playoffs. Who do was the closest? And do the guys agree with the actual percentage chance the Rangers have to make the playoffs?

    AJ, Dan and Nick also discuss the JT Miller rumors that have been swirling around him and the Rangers. What do they think about the trade offers that have been rumored? Would JT Miller help this team now and in the future? The guys also go around the league to talk about the McDavid suspension and more. Be sure to listen to this episode of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast.

    To listen to season one of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast check it out on Spotify.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast Season 2 Episode 17
    Jan 15 2025

    What’s going on Blueshirts Fans! The guys from The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast are back to talk more New York Rangers hockey.

    AJ, Dan and Nick discuss the Rangers past 2 game winning streak and what has gone well for the Rangers over there 4-1-1 stretch. What is the biggest reason for the Rangers success lately? Is it the team defense overall? Is it that there best players have been there best players?

    Also, the guys debate what is next for the team ad the direction they should head in. Dan and AJ are thinking of one direction while Nick is leaning towards the other. Who picked what side?

    Also the guys take a look at the roster overall and what moves the Rangers could be making this season to add for the future and to possibly add to help the team this year. Also, they discuss a little preview of the Rangers v Avalanche game. So be sure to listen to this week’s episode of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast.

    To listen to season one of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast check it out on Spotify.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast Season 2 Episode 16
    Jan 9 2025

    What’s going on Blueshirts Fans! The guys from The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast are back to talk more New York Rangers hockey.

    AJ, Dan and Nick discuss the Rangers past 4 games where they went 2-1-1. The Rangers have been playing better hockey for sure and they guys give the Rangers some credit, but they all agree it is still not good enough. Is this progress sustainable and going to turn into more wins? Are the Rangers ready to make a push? The guys don’t think so and discuss the issues they are still having.

    The guys also discuss the rumors around the league of what is wrong with the Rangers. Information has been released that players saw a difference in playing the Rangers from the preseason. Are the guys surprised about this? What is the reason for the team having issues and making it as obvious as it is?

    Also, the guys briefly touch on the World Junior championships and the Rangers prospects that played in the tournament and they talk about the Rangers playing the Panthers in next years winter classic on Jan. 2nd. Be sure to listen to this episode of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast.

    To listen to season one of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast check it out on Spotify.

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  • The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast Season 2 Episode 15
    Dec 31 2024

    What’s going on Blueshirts Fans! The guys from The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast are back to talk more New York Rangers hockey.

    AJ, Dan and Nick discuss the question Nick left off the last episode with. The guys answer who is to blame for the Rangers poor development of there young players? Is it the fact they have hd 3 coaching changes in 6 years? Is it that they do not have a good development program? The guys give their thoughts on this topic.

    Also, the guys discuss the future of the New York Rangers and where they will head after the tough month and a half the team has had. Is Laviolette out the door? Is Drury out the door?

    The guys also debate over the Igor contract and what impact it has on the team now and in the next 8 years. Where does this lead the team? Does this team need a rebuild or a retool? All these questions and more will be answered on this episode of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast.

    A special thanks to all our listeners. AJ, Dan and Nick want to wish you all a Happy New Year.

    To listen to season one of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast check it out on Spotify.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast Season 2 Episode 14
    Dec 24 2024

    What’s going on Blueshirts Fans! The guys from The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast are back to talk more New York Rangers hockey.

    AJ, Dan and Nick discuss this past weeks games for the New York Rangers and what little positives there were from the games. The guys talk about how good Igor has been and why he earned the money that he got. The guys also talk about a better defensive effort from the group in general from the past few games and what they see in the new defenseman.

    The guys also discuss the Kappa Kakko trade and what value it brings to New York. Did the Rangers win the deal or lose the deal? What value will Will Borgen bring to the Rangers and there depleted, underwhelming defense? Also, the Matt Rempe affect and how he continues to hurt and help the team. Was the suspension enough? Was it too much?

    The guys also discuss what they hope to see from the team going into the holiday break and new year. What is the next big move for the Rangers and Nick leaves the guys and you listeners with a question to think about before the next episode. So be sure to listen to this weeks episode of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast.

    A special thanks to all our listeners. AJ, Dan and Nick want to wish you all a happy holidays.

    To listen to season one of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast check it out on Spotify.

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    56 mins
  • The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast Season 2 Episode 13
    Dec 18 2024

    What’s going on Blueshirts Fans! The guys from The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast are back to talk more New York Rangers hockey.

    The Rangers continue to play bad hockey going 1-2-0 this past week as the team keeps going in the wrong direction of the standings.

    AJ, Dan and Nick discuss the last 3 games and what is not working for this team. The guys really dive into the healthy scratch of Kappo Kakko in the last game against the Blues and why that decision may have been made. Is Laviolette losing the team or is this Drury’s fault for the Rangers downfall?

    The guys also discuss the Rangers future and where they go from here. How would they fix this roster? What direction should this team head in? The guys talk about Chris Drury’s decisions and what he should have done this past offseason and how it is too late now to get some of the value he could have received.

    Find out what AJ, Dan and Nick had to say about all of this on this episode of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast.

    To listen to season one of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast check it out on Spotify.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast Season 2 Episode 12
    Dec 11 2024

    What’s going on Blueshirts Fans! The guys from The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast are back to talk more New York Rangers hockey.

    The Rangers continue to play some really poor hockey going 1-4-0 on the 5 game home stand. They have lost 8 out of 10 games and things continue to go in the wrong direction for this Rangers team.

    AJ, Dan and Nick discuss the last 3 games of this home stand against the Penguins, Kraken and Blackhawks and why they are not impressed with this team at all and the direction they are heading. It brings up a lot of questions with the guys as to what the Rangers should do.

    Also, they discuss the big transactions for the Rangers this past Friday. Which were the Jacob Trouba trade and the Igor Shesterkin extension. What do these moves mean for the now and the future of this team? Did the Rangers win the Trouba deal at first glance? Will this fix the issues they clearly have in the locker room?

    The Rangers have also created a lot of discussion around Brady Tkachuk and the rumor of him possibly being traded to the Rangers. What would the guys offer to acquire him and bring him to New York? Also, is Dylan Larkin a possibility if Chris Drury is really trying to shake up the Rangers roster and give this team a boost?

    Find out what AJ, Dan and Nick had to say about all of this on this episode of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast.

    To listen to season one of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast check it out on Spotify.

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    1 hr and 12 mins