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On the latest T4R we discuss some exciting news and changes to TheFHN and then jump right into the playoffs. First up its St. Louis being swept by the Colorado Avalanche followed by what is going on in Edmonton with the Oilers.  We then jump into the ridiculous comparisons of Crosby and McDavid and critics of McDavid's lack of postseason success compared to Sid.  Then it's on to Toronto vs. Montreal along with the Tavares horrific injury.  Vegas and Minnesota has been a battle that the Golden Knights look to end early with Flower Power running on an all-time high.  Pittsburgh vs. New York in the showdown of awful goaltending courtesy of Tristan Jarry and finally the big Tampa vs. Florida series that has been all the craze for the sheer lunacy the series has been.  We finish the episode with criticism of the referees and the ironic suspension craze that DoPS has been running since the Rangers statement against George Parros

On the our first podcast of the postseason, we jump into the games that have been completed so far.  First up we talk about Tristan Jarry and the Penguins falling short to the Islanders.  The Vegas vs. Minnesota series is going to be a tight one which presents problems for Vegas.  The Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning series needs to be the NHL marquee matchup as it had everything you could possibly wish for in the playoffs minus a bit of controversy.  We then finish up with some more playoff talk and a look ahead

The playoffs are here and we've got our breakdowns of each series as well as predictions.  At the end we even jump into a little coaching vacancy talk. 

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The latest episode discussed David Quinn being fired along with the entire coaching staff minus Benoit Allaire.  What is in store for the Blueshirts moving forward? We get into possible replacements as well as more news on Eichel and possible roster shake up.

On the latest Two 4 Roughing episode we jump into the latest going on in the NHL as well as hitting on some updates with the AHL.  First we talk about two teams that made tremendous trades at the deadline with Sam Bennett and Taylor Hall.  Then it's a little fantasy sports talk as the third annual fantasy season is coming to a close.  After, its on to the coaching vacancies that have opened around the league.  Finally we get into Chris' Bridgeport Islanders rant ,the Jack Eichel saga, as well as updates on ESPN and TNT.  We finish off the episode with our over/under from the beginning of the season as well as playoff predictions we made. 

It's a special episode for TheFHN as we go back to the podcast for a new episode right after our normal weekly one published.  This episode is breaking down what happened and some theories on the madness at MSG with James Dolan firing John Davidson and Jeff Gorton.

Can you guess what this episode is about? For the latest 30 on Broadway we talk about the Tom Wilson incident. 

Two 4 Roughing is back for it's weekly episode.  On the latest, we talk about Aaron Portzline's article addressing the issues with the Columbus Blue Jackets. We then jump into the Seattle Kraken becoming official as well as it always causing the ire of those clamoring for a Quebec or even Hartford return.  Before we jump into the state of the NHL standings to wrap up, we do some fun NHL trivia.

After tough losses last week to the Islanders and Flyers, the Rangers have found themselves back in the fight for the postseason.  With picking up the last 3 straight games, the Rangers can strike at the Islanders to pull themselves within 1 point while also tightening the gap with the Bruins.

In this episode we break down the latest game being a sleeper to thriller scenario, how the Rangers can keep the playoff fight alive while on their last legs and a look at how Adam Fox may get snubbed for the Norris Trophy.

This week's episode starts out on the odd side with the back and forth of Nick and Chris.  We then jump into the latest going on in the NHL with Andrew Shaw retiring, the Atlanta Thrashers in the news?, the NHL on TNT and a look at the where teams stand.

After a bitter loss for the Rangers against the Islanders, the thoughts of playoff chances are diminishing faster than before

Two 4 Roughing is back for a new week to discuss the latest going on in the NHL.  This week we talk about the Vancouver Canucks return post COVID and beating the Toronto Maple Leafs.  The Vegas Golden Knights are surging as Colorado Avalanche sit idle due to COVID.  Leighton Accardo is honored by the Arizona Coyotes being inducted into their Ring of Honor.  Then we wrap up with the main story of the show, Patrick Marleau passes Gordie Howe for most NHL games played in the league's history.

On the latest 30 on Broadway episode, we recap the week that was for the New York Rangers as well as the look ahead to the fight for the playoffs

Two 4 Roughing recaps the trades that happened, moves that surprised, teams that became stronger and questions for those who sat put.

On this latest episode we recap the big night on Broadway as the Rangers take down the Penguins 8-4.  We then talk about recent news and notes surrounding the team.  Notably is the notion that Adam Fox continues to build his case for the Norris trophy, Ryan Strome showing he's not just a product of Panarin and a consistency to the flow of last nights game.

The latest Two 4 Roughing episode takes a look at the playoff picture as it is becoming clearer as well as the trade deadline being 1 week away.  Before that we jump on the latest with the Vancouver Canucks and news on the Humboldt Broncos

30 on Broadway is back after last week's cancellation due to COVID!  On this episode we talk about the differences with Kris Knoblauch and David Quinn running the benches.  How the dump and chase game and how its not a fit for the lineup as a whole.  We recap the latest games from the prior week.  Then a look ahead to April and how it is a big month for the Rangers

We're back from our COVID spell to take on the week that was in hockey.  Before we jump in, Chris discuses new and exciting things coming to The Faceoff Hockey Network for the 2021-22 seasn.  Then we get into a recap of the Isobel Cup as the Boston Pride take home their 2nd championship.  Canada makes changes to COVID quarantines which eases up the difficulty of trades between the U.S. and Canada.  Eric Staal is traded to Montreal and why Buffalo will never be whole without wholesale changes.  What is going on in Philadelphia and Carter Hart's struggles.  The Aaron Ekblad injury was brutal to see for him and the Panthers.  We then look at the teams trending up and down across the league.

This week on Two 4 Roughing, we hit on the latest news in the NHL and more

• A big week of games for Montreal vs. Edmonton dashed by COVID
• Where Montreal stands right now post Claude Julien era
• Paul Stastny ties his father for games played
• A division by division look at teams and standings
• A revisit of the Reverse Retro rankings

30 on Broadway: Talking Blueshirts recaps the week that was for the New York Rangers.  Before we get into it, Chris gives a hopeful preview of Rangers hockey on the ESPN return.  We then get into the episode talk starting with the tragic passing of Timur Faizutdinov and its reminder of Mats Zuccarello's injury a few seasons back.  Covid has hit TheFHN with one of our own down with the illness.  We then recap the week that was before wrapping up with some banter on New York sports radio as well as single and ready to mingle?

On the latest Two 4 Roughing, we jump into the news going on in the game today.  The Blues vs Kings game was cancelled due to storm in Colorado forcing the Kings to be stuck.  The Canadien's defenseman Chariot likely done for the season and Buffalo's Jack Eichel out long term.  Ovechkin closes in on another record move with Phil Esposito in sight.  We look at the hot teams rolling so far as we hit the midway point.  Is Patrick Kane - Hart favorite?  Minnesota's dynamic duo in Kaprisov and Zuccarello has them rolling. Erik Karlsson and the San Jose Sharks and it is not pretty.  The halfway point is here and where teams stand right now as far as playoff standing.  Next week we look back at the Reverse Retro jersey rankings to update on-ice looks

30 on Broadway: Talking Blueshirts returns to recap the week that was including a disappointing stint in Pittsburgh.  First it was a recap of the week that was.  The lack of preparation continues to hurt the Rangers.  Alexander Georgiev costs the Rangers momentum in the first Penguins game. Chris Kreider continues to play large with the absence of Artemi Panarin.  Then we talk about possible lineup changes and if Kravtsov will be a factor should his KHL team be eliminated soon.  Finally we look at Mark Pavelich's death and Barry Beck with some harsh words towards the Rangers.  Then it is a look at the week ahead.

On the latest Two 4 Roughing, we jump into the news going on in the game today.  First it's the passing of Walter Gretzky and the tragic passing of Mark Pavelich.  Nick and Chris discus Concussions and CTE's effect on us. We then jump into the dirty of the NHL with Tom Wilson - 7 game suspension and Ovechkin spear against Boston's Frederic. Auston Matthews not looking good since returning from injury.  It was International Women's Day on Monday and both the NWHL and PWHPA make news. A look around the league division by division and then we wrap up with nonsense on the NHL Entry Draft as well as the Calder Trophy.

30 on Broadway returns with a new episode for the week that was for the Rangers without Artemi Panarin

Nick ruins a beautiful opening! Before getting started we cross into baseball and send our best wishes to Aaron Boone, manager of the New York Yankees who is undergoing a medical procedure to get a pacemaker.  On to the Rangers talk, we lead with Chris Kreider stepping up in a big way, Alexis Lafreniere and Mika Zibanajed looking stronger.  We wrap up with the Jack Eichel story continuing as we recap articles and discussions on trade scenarios and other teams that may be in play

On the latest Two 4 Roughing episode, we talk about coaches fired and those in trouble.  We also do a quick roundhouse on the divisions as well as talk on the PWHPA debut at The Garden

On the latest 30 on Broadway we discuss the concerning situation for Artemi Panarin and his family as well as a look ahead for the Rangers.  We also discuss the King stepping back on the ice just 47 days since open heart surgery

On the latest T4R we get surprised by the news of Henrik Lundqvist back on the ice for the Capitals just 47 days since open heart surgery.  Lake Tahoe happened this weekend with an unmatched backdrop and spectacular showing despite ice issues and delays.  We then look at the hot teams and the not so hot for around the NHL as well as highlight on a few players to wrap up the show

On this week, we look at a range of topics going on in hockey along with happenings on our site.  First up on the site is the addition of new writers and a few articles bringing a large boost to the site traffic including ones about the Rangers, Golden Knights and Oilers.  We then talk about Edmonton and Vegas so far, Fantasy hockey being ravaged by COVID issues, how the PLD/Laine trade is looking so far, Alex Galchenyuk, The Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes, as well as teams that are hot this week and those that are not.

This week on 30 on Broadway: Talking Blueshirts, Nick and Chris recap the week that was for the Rangers.

Two 4 Roughing is back with its latest episode breaking down the havoc COVID is wrecking on the NHL, the demise of the NWHL and more.

Last week in our 30 on Broadway episode we talked about the Rangers having to pick up 5 or 6 points out of the upcoming schedule to potentially save the season or the hot seat will be turned on fully for head coach David Quinn.

Fast track to today's episode and the Rangers did just that.  While it was not always pretty, the Rangers may have found some life to a season that was running away from them.  We talk about the 3 games as well as the whole saga on Tony DeAngelo on this latest episode.

As we move towards the quarter mark of the NHL season, join Nick and Chris as they break down the latest going on in the league.  In this episode, we talk about NHL and Black History Month, COVID causing scheduling issues, NWHL update, Tony DeAngelo and the NYR as well as the hot teams and not so hot teams in the NHL this past week.

30 on Broadway brings you a special Sunday edition to talk about the state of the New York Rangers and the Tony DeAngelo saga that is playing out for the organization.  

The Blueshirts just about laid an egg this past week with a couple of lost opportunities for points against Pittsburgh and Buffalo.  On this week's episode we break down what's going wrong and why the season may start to get away from us quicker than you might think.  We're also joined by special guests to talk through it all.

This week's Two 4 Roughing tackles the Pierre-Luc Dubois saga and how it played out in Columbus along with Patrick Laine ending a tumultuous tenure in Winnipeg.   Also in the episode is talks about some absurdities with the newly released AHL schedule, the NWHL coming out with a huge opening weekend and a look at some of the top as well bottom teams in the NHL so far.

The Rangers start to the season has been a down, up, down one and we recap the action to date on the latest 30 on Broadway: Talking Blueshirts podcast.

The first week of the NHL season is in the books and we are talking about all of it.  Join Nick and Chris as they break down the action, goaltending, defense concerns for a group of teams and recaps of play so far.

The new season is finally here and we are ready to go!  Before we get into the latest, we reminisce on a funny Chris Kreider story from outside of the Garden.

Then we jump into the show with K'Andre Miller shining through training camp, Lafreniere showing his strength, briefly touch on Tony's drop off from Trouba's side and the off-ice drama, and what the season could hold for the Rangers other forwards.

We wrap up with a bit of talk about former Ranger Keith Yandle and the drama in Sunrise Florida.

The new season is one - yes ONE day away! We talk news and notes of things happening in the NHL and AHL.  After we get into the season spirit and do over/under on every team as well as our predictions on how the standings will look all the way to the Stanley Cup

On the latest Two 4 Roughing episode, Nick and Chris break down the East division.

Before jumping into the division preview, they break down the latest going on in the NHL

On the latest Two 4 Roughing episode, Nick and Chris break down the Central division.

Before jumping into the division preview, they break down the latest going on in the World Junior Championships, player retirements, surprising moves, scary injuries and more.

On the latest episode of Two 4 Roughing we break down the West Division and where teams stand from the offseason to now.  

Before we jump into it, we break down news and notes from happenings around the NHL with new schedule release, free agent signings, NWHL on NBC, Henrik Lundqvist and more.

On the latest episode of Two 4 Roughing we break down the Canadian Division and where teams stand from the offseason to now.  

Before we jump into it, we break down news and notes from happenings around the NHL with Oskar Lindblom, Braden Holtby, Stan Bowman and more.

The NHL is reportedly ready to announce an official start for the new 2021 season and we're ready to jump right in.  Before we tackle the upcoming season we review the CHL abuse lawsuit and reference Episode 21 from our previous season of Two 4 Roughing. We continue the talk with Pittsburgh and an alleged sexual assault regarding their former AHL head coach.  Then it's on to the upcoming NHL season with a look at the possible division alignments for the campaign and a set up for the upcoming episodes prior to the season start.  Finally we wrap up with Vegas trade circus talks and debate if there could be potential backfire from all the moves.

Two 4 Roughing is back for it's weekly run in the second season on TheFHN.  This week we're talking about possibilities for the NHL strategy in getting this 2021 season underway.  After the coronavirus talk, we break down possible Retro Jersey's that are all the craze from Adidas. 

We kick off the second season of 30 on Broadway: Talking Blueshirts with some Ryan Strome and Brendan Lemieux new contract talk.  Reverse Retro jerseys are all the craze and the possibility of a Rangers Liberty jersey returning seems more than likely now.

First up on a brand new T4R episode, Chris talks about Travis Roy who was tragically injured playing hockey for Boston University in 1995.  Roy sadly passed away last Thursday at the age of 45.

We jump into a few pending arbitration hearings as well as remaining free agents - both restricted and un-restricted.

We wrap up the episode with debuting TheFHN Fan Line with a Yotes comment and question about the Kraken.