With multiple reports emerging that Derek Stepan is joining the Minnesota Wild in a scouting capacity, we're celebrating his career and looking back at his most clutch with the New York Rangers! A deep dive into his legendary Game 7 overtime goal against the Washington Caps, the time he scored two goals while playing with a broken jaw and more! Episode 902. Intro song is "Leave the Lights On" by Passafire. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or...

In the return of our annual tradition, we're welcoming a participant in the Locked On New York Rangers fantasy league, as Dan Scaturro joins the show after being the runner-up last season! Dan talks about his decision to take Igor Shesterkin with the No. 1 pick over Connor McDavid! Dan also weighs in on the choice to go with Peter Laviolette as the new coach and some of the newest Rangers, including Blake Wheeler, Jonathan Quick and more! Plus, we both stick up for Artemi Panarin. Also, a...

After the Ranger rookies defeated the Flyer rookies 4-2 on Friday, they follow it up with a 3-1 victory on Saturday! We're celebrating our 900th episode by breaking down the win, which saw Bobby Trivigno score a pair of goals. Trivigno, Dylan Garand, Matt Rempe, Matthew Robertson and others have strong showings for the Rangers. Which players will be invited to camp, and does Brennan Othmann have a chance of cracking the Rangers' Opening Night lineup??? Plus, a special shoutout to the...

The New York Ranger rookies rally for an impressive 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers! Breaking down strong performances from Dylan Garand, Brennan Othmann, Matt Rempe, Matthew Robertson and more! Plus, Chris Drury meets with the media and discusses, Artemi Panarin, Othmann, Alexis Lafreniere, Blake Wheeler and more! Episode 899. Intro song is "Leave the Lights On" by Passafire. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving...

Who’s ready for some New York Rangers hockey?! We’re teaming up with Rachel Miriam and Russ Cohen from Locked On Flyers for a special look at the upcoming two-game rookie series between the Rangers and Flyers set for this Friday! Looking forward to seeing guys like Brennan Othmann, Brett Berard and Adam Sykora compete against Flyers prospects such as Tyson Foerster and Bobby Brink! What are the chances that Will Cuylle and/or Othmann make the Rangers’ Opening Night roster? Rachel and Ross...

Mike Babcock controversy! Teaming up with Jay Forster and Hayden Heilshorn of Locked On Columbus Blue Jackets to discuss the latest after the controversial hiring by the Jackets. Plus, we talk about what to expect from Peter Laviolette with the New York Rangers, and Jay and Hayden weigh in on why he was one of their top choices to be the Jackets' next head coach. Where does Artemi Panarin go from here after a rough playoff showing? Rangers add veterans in Blake Wheeler, Jonathan Quick and...

On the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, we're recalling what that day was like, paying tribute to the victims and remembering the role that the Rangers, Yankees, Mets and other New York sports teams played in the healing process. Fan favorite Tyler Motte heads to Tampa Bay on a one-year deal worth $800K... is there anything the Rangers could have done to bring him back? Plus, getting to know some of the newest Rangers: Blake Wheeler, Nick Bonino and Tyler Pitlick. Episode 896. Intro song is "Leave...

Adam Jaxson aka FivePointsVids is back on the show to talk New York Rangers hockey!! With the season less only a month away, how are we feeling about Peter Laviolette? Breaking down Patrick Kane's tenure as a Ranger and wondering if he'll be back on Broadway. Sharing some wild Ranger playoff stories. Can Alexis Lafreniere, Kaapo Kakko and Filip Chytil continue to build on their young careers? Should Adam Fox have gotten the NHL 24 cover over Cale Makar? Episode 895. Intro song is "Leave the...

We're concluding our annual offseason series by looking at the New York Rangers potential top line of Alexis Lafreniere, Mika Zibanejad and Kaapo Kakko! Can Laffy bounce back from a rough playoff showing and become more consistent? Mika remains one of the absolute best centers in the game, but what is the biggest thing he can do to help the Blueshirts? Why this is Kakko's year. Episode 894. Intro song is "Leave the Lights On" by Passafire. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go...

Following the news that Carl Hagelin has retired, we're celebrating the career of the former New York Ranger! Tracing his steps from sixth-round afterthought to two-time Stanley Cup Champion. Revisiting the (really bad) trade that sent Hagelin from the Rangers to the Anaheim Ducks (and ultimately the Pittsburgh Penguins). Looking at some of Hags' most clutch moments as a member of the Blueshirts! Episode 893. Intro song is "Leave the Lights On" by Passafire. Support Us By Supporting Our...

Taking a look at the New York Rangers that are 25 and under and determining which has the most upside! Filip Chytil, Alexis Lafreniere, Kaapo Kakko, K'Andre Miller, Braden Schneider all have bright futures. Plus, Rangers make several personnel moves. And looking at some honorable mentions for Best Ranger rivalry! Episode 892. Intro song is "Leave the Lights On" by Passafire. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS...

What can we expect from a possible New York Rangers second line of Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck and Blake Wheeler?!? Breadman needs to bounce back from a rough playoff showing. How will the fans respond to him? Vincent Trocheck had a strong first season with the Blueshirts and seems certain to get some better puck luck this season. After taking a discount to come to New York, Wheeler could end up being the steal of free agency as long as he can hold up for another season at age 37....

After a length process, Alexis Lafreniere is back with the New York Rangers on a two-year deal worth $2.325 million per season. We discuss whether this is a fair deal for both sides and what to expect from Lafreniere next season. What does Lafreniere need to do to reach that next level, and how can the Rangers help him get there? Recalling some of Lafreniere's career highlights. How will the Rangers navigate the next two offseasons when Kaapo Kakko, Braden Schneider, Ryan Lindgren, Igor...

Who are the top five rivals of the New York Rangers?! We debate and rank some historic rivals as well as some emerging modern-day feuds. Who is the No. 1 Ranger rival in the current NHL landscape?? Plus, which Ranger free agents are STILL on the market? Episode 889. Intro song is "Leave the Lights On" by Passafire. NOTE: Episode recorded before news of Alexis Lafreniere signing a two-year contract. We will cover that in the next episode! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to...

Crossover special! We're teaming up with Eddie Garcia of Locked On Los Angeles Kings to discuss whether Jonathan Quick still has what it takes to be a solid goalie? Quick was praised for being a great locker room presence for Adin Hill and the Vegas Golden Knights in general... will he do the same with Igor Shesterkin and the Rangers? Tracking Quick's journey from third-rounder to no-doubt Hall of Famer. Was Eddie rooting for Quick to win another Stanley Cup after he joined the Vegas Golden...

An in-depth look at Chris Kreider, Filip Chytil and Barclay Goodrow as we continue our offseason series of best- and worst-case scenarios for every player on the New York Rangers! Has Kreider solved the inconsistency woes from earlier in his career, and will his number one day hang in the Madison Square Garden rafters? Fresh off a breakout season and a new contract, what will Filip Chytil do for an encore? After rampant trade speculation, what can we expect out of Barclay Goodrow this season?...

Comparing and contrasting Adam Fox and Cale Makar in the wake of the news that Cale Makar will be the cover athlete for NHL 24! Should the NHL have gone with Makar a little sooner than they did? Which player really, REALLY should have been on the cover this year?? Plus, a stroll down memory lane to see which Rangers previously graced video game covers (including a few surprises). Examining the validity of the "Video Game Cover Curse." Episode 886. Support Us By Supporting Our...

New York Rangers fans share some incredible stories about where they were, what they were doing, who they were with and how they reacted when Derek Stepan scored his Game 7 overtime winner against the Washington Caps in 2015! Someone broke a door?! Some get in trouble with family members for being too loud, and others have the outcome "spoiled"! Plus, Alexis Lafreniere says he's confident that a new deal with the Rangers will get done. Plus, is Cale Makar the right choice to be the cover...

Continuing our offseason series of best- and worst-case scenarios by locking on on the New York Rangers' likely fourth line of Jimmy Vesey, Nick Bonino and Tyler Pitlick! After signing a two-year extension, can Vesey continue his gritty play for the Blueshirts? Does Bonino have enough left in the tank, and can he be a "second-tier" leader? Will Pitlick become a reliable mainstay in the lineup? Episode 884. Intro song is "Leave the Lights On" by Passafire. Support Us By Supporting Our...

Now that the dust has mostly settled in free agency, we're comparing and contrasting the New York Rangers' 2022 Opening Night roster with this year's likely Opening Night roster! Comparing the departing players such as Vitali Kravtsov, Jaroslav Halak, Ryan Reaves and Ryan Carpenter with incoming players such as Blake Wheeler, Jonathan Quick, Tyler Pitlick and Nick Bonino. Plus, can we expect significant jumps from guys like Alexis Lafreneire, Kaapo Kakko, Filip Chytil, Braden Schneider and...

The New York Rangers announce an exciting coaching move, bringing in Christian Hmura as skills and performance development coach! Hmura replaces the maligned Mark Ciaccio, who has seemingly been demoted but remains with the organization as prospect development skills coach. Plus, Hadi Kalakeche and Sebastian High of Locked On NHL Prospects weigh in on Ranger prospects, including Brennan Othmann, Adam Sykora, Gabe Perreault and more! Where do they rank the Rangers' prospects in relation to...

Continuing our offseason series where we look at the best- and worst-case scenarios for every player on the New York Rangers! Today, we're focusing on the three right defensemen: Adam Fox, Jacob Trouba and Braden Schneider. Does Foxy have another Norris in his future? Why Trouba could be the perfect captain for a Peter Laviolette-led team. Schneider is off to a strong start early in his career and has shown an ability to play with literally any defense partner. Episode 881. Intro song is...

Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, Adam Fox and Barclay Goodrow all play hockey! The New York Rangers quartet takes place in a charity game, the HT40 Foundation's Shoulder Check Showcase along with other professional hockey players such as Emma Vlasic, Trevor Zegras, Kevin Shattenkirk, Spencer Knight and more! HT40 Foundation was established in honor of the late Hayden Thorsen, an 18-year-old hockey player from Darien, CT, who was known as a friend to all. Plus, sharing some videos from the...

Crossover special! We're teaming up with Hunter Hodies from Locked On Pittsburgh Penguins to discuss New York Rangers free agent signing Nick Bonino! What does Bonino bring to the table? How important was he in Pittsburgh's two most reason Stanley Cups while playing with former Ranger Carl Hagelin and Phil Kessel on The HBK Line? Why he's still someone that can bring value by killing penalties and by being on the ice late in a game when the Rangers are up by a goal. Why Peter Laviolette might...