New Ice City: A Podcast About The New York Rangers
USA Today Network
“New Ice City” is a weekly podcast hosted by Vincent Mercogliano, New York Rangers beat reporter and NHL analyst for the USA TODAY Network. Each episode will f...
Jacob Trouba has been traded but the Rangers still have moves to make, featuring Emily Kaplan
Episode 169 of the "New Ice City" podcast tries to make sense of a crazy week for the New York Rangers, which featured captain Jacob Trouba getting traded to the Anaheim Ducks, Igor Shesterkin signing a record-breaking extension and losses continuing to pile up. Plus, Emily Kaplan of ESPN joins the show to analyze how the Trouba trade went down, the odds of getting Brady Tkachuk and where the Blueshirts are looking for their next move and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans questions regarding Mika Zibanejad, Adam Fox and Peter Laviolette.
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A season on the brink: Reacting to NY Rangers turmoil, Chris Drury's trade memo and more
Episode 168 of the "New Ice City" podcast reacts to the turmoil surrounding the New York Rangers, who have lost six out of their last seven games and seem to be falling apart at the seams. Host Vincent Mercogliano reveals what he's hearing and his own analysis regarding team president Chris Drury's trade memo that put Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba at the forefront of the rumor mill, how its resonating in the locker room and the missteps that got them to this breaking point.
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NY Rangers beat reporter roundtable: Blueshirts pick up steam in Canada
Episode 167 of the "New Ice City" podcast features a group discussion with New York Rangers beat reporters Vincent Mercogliano (lohud.com/USA TODAY), Peter Baugh (The Athletic), Colin Stephenson (Newsday) and Mollie Walker (NY Post) as they make their way through western Canada. Plus, a deeper look at the improvements the Blueshirts have made during their three-game winning streak, the continued growth of Will Cuylle and Kaapo Kakko, the pending return of Filip Chytil and more.
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Mika Zibanejad becomes center of attention as Rangers issues mount
Episode 166 of the "New Ice City" podcast peels back the layers of a tough start to the season for Rangers center Mika Zibanejad and mounting criticism from the fan base. Plus, Jonny Lazarus of the Daily Faceoff joins the show to break down the Blueshirts' issues during their recent rough patch and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans questions about lineup changes, usage of young players and more.
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Analyzing NY Rangers' lineup changes and reliance on Igor Shesterkin, featuring Mike Rupp
Episode 165 of the "New Ice City" podcast analyzes the recent play of the New York Rangers and slew of ensuing lineup changes from head coach Peter Laviolette. Plus, former Blueshirt and current NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp joins the show to explain his position on Igor Shesterkin's contract negotiations and host Vincent Mercogliano answers fans questions about Laviolette's 1-3-1 system, the state of the D corps and trade deadline cap space.
O New Ice City: A Podcast About The New York Rangers
“New Ice City” is a weekly podcast hosted by Vincent Mercogliano, New York Rangers beat reporter and NHL analyst for the USA TODAY Network. Each episode will feature Vince’s insights on the latest news and rumblings surrounding the Blueshirts, as well as interviews with an array of guests from the hockey world. Download and subscribe on any platform where you find your podcasts, or by visiting lohud.com/rangers.