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Liberty Blue Podcast

By Liberty Blue

The essential New York Rangers Podcast for the Rangers fan that wants more from their listening experience. Sports media professionals Nick Zararis and Andrew Chelney break down the biggest Rangers news, recent games and everything you need to know to impress your friends when the Rangers come up in conversation
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Rangers Thrive In Game One, Beat Hurricanes

Liberty Blue PodcastMay 07, 2024

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Rangers Thrive In Game One, Beat Hurricanes
May 07, 202449:30
Rangers vs Hurricanes Series Preview with Cory Lavalette
May 04, 202444:21
Rangers Sweep Capitals, Advance to Second Round
Apr 30, 202401:01:06
New York Rangers Dominate Game One vs Capitals
Apr 23, 202444:12
2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview | Rangers vs Caps
Apr 20, 202401:03:41
New York Rangers Playoff Journey Starts Now
Apr 16, 202446:08
New York Rangers Close In On Franchise History
Apr 09, 202446:07
Analyzing the Rangers Presidents Trophy Push
Apr 02, 202442:06
Rangers Beat Two of NHL's Best | Bruins, Panthers Fall
Mar 26, 202444:29
Rangers Survive Hell Week
Mar 19, 202444:17
Rangers Trade Deadline Recap with Mollie Walker
Mar 12, 202401:07:19
The Ducks sell off and the future of the Pat Verbeek era featuring @sweetannieod

The Ducks sell off and the future of the Pat Verbeek era featuring @sweetannieod

The Anaheim Ducks sold forward Adam Henrique earlier in the week to the Edmonton Oilers in return for a coveted first round pick. With Frank Vatrano still in play, Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek is known to drive a hard bargain in trying to acquire futures for a team that's try to slowly ascend from a rebuilding period. Littered with talented young players like Trevor Zegras, Mason McTavish, Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson, the beginnings of a foundation are beginning to take root in Anaheim. Joining the latest Liberty Blue Conversation is hockey content creator @sweetannieod Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3AgDKKg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ex5ZGW Google Play: https://bit.ly/3Ebnyv1

Mar 08, 202401:05:35
The NHL state of the union featuring Matt Alber

The NHL state of the union featuring Matt Alber

The NHL trade deadline is just days away and teams across the league are pushing chips into the middle in pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Sifting through a league full of mediocre teams, a handful including the Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers sit at the top of the hierarchy of the league. Could someone from the tier below like the New York Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights or Vancouver Canucks make the jump? Is someone not getting serious consideration like the Carolina Hurricanes more of a threat than the public expects? Joining the show is Matt Alber, Liberty Blue Podcast's resident sports handicapper. Please gamble responsibly. 00:41 Who's the cream of the crop? 2:44 Are we sleeping on the Vegas Golden Knights? 5:23 The path out west is so much harder 7:42 The New Jersey Devils are dead, Right? 12:13 Does previous playoff experience matter? 15:04 Is the public underestimating the Carolina Hurricanes? 17:53 What's on the Stanley Cup contender check list? 20:04 Can the Winnipeg Jets rise to the top tier? 22:21 Are there any needle movers available at the trade deadline? 25:15 Can you really trust the Edmonton Oilers? 27:43 How many tries does a core get before a reset? 33:20 Are the New York Rangers too comfortable? 35:40 Who's the best trade deadline fit for the New York Rangers? 39:08 how high is the New York Rangers ceiling? 42:26 how can the New York Rangers deepen their lineup? 46:44 Who don't the Rangers wanna see in the playoffs? 52:00 Who can jump up into the contender class? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3AgDKKg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ex5ZGW Google Play: https://bit.ly/3Ebnyv1 #NHL #NewYorkRangers #Hockey #IceHockey #nhlnews #nhltrades #nhltradedeadline

Mar 07, 202455:02
Did Patrick Roy save the New York Islanders?

Did Patrick Roy save the New York Islanders?

The New York Islanders sit just four points back of a playoff spot two days ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Though it's only March, the Islanders' season has bounced up and down culminating in the dismissal of Lane Lambert and hiring of Patrick Roy. While the Islanders will likely make the postseason for the second straight season, their path once reaching the playoffs is challenging. 00:52 What didn't work under Lane Lambert? 2:15 Best case scenario coming into the season for the New York Islanders? 4:21 The Julien Gauthier experience 5:56 Are the Islanders more consistent under Patrick Roy? 7:48 Why is the Islanders power play so good this season? 9:35 Brock Nelson broke out after turning 30...why? 11:28 What happened to the Pierre Engvall, Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri line? 13:00 Was there a case for the Islanders to sell at the deadline? 15:45 Ownership, Lou Lamoriello or both? 18:23 Load up once every few years or just get in? 20:58 What range of outcome is the Islanders season so far? 23:08 Can the Islanders find their form? 25:48 The Lou Lamoriello cone of silence 28:05 What aisle are the Islanders deadline shopping in? 29:10 The Mat Barzal and Bo Horvat connection 31:21 The mystery box proposition 33:57 The Islanders player evaluation 36:29 Noah Dobson makes the jump 40:48 Islanders trade deadline ideas 41:52 A Frank Vatrano sidebar 45:04 the Kyle Dubas Renaissance painting 47:16 How many cracks does a core get? 50:04 Best team in the eastern conference? 52:01 Best and worst playoff matchup for the Islanders? 55:26 Dealer's choice, what Ryan wants to talk about Liberty Blue Conversation: Did Patrick Roy save the Islanders season? Featuring @ RattMartn, be sure to check out Skates at the Stakes wherever you get your podcasts Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3AgDKKg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ex5ZGW Google Play: https://bit.ly/3Ebnyv1

Mar 07, 202401:02:37
What's going on with the Penguins? Can Kyle Dubas save their season? Featuring Hunter Hodies

What's going on with the Penguins? Can Kyle Dubas save their season? Featuring Hunter Hodies

The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the postseason for the first time since George W Bush's first presidential term last year and made dramatic changes in the front office. General Manager Kyle Dubas brought in reigning Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson, signed Ryan Graves and extended Tristan Jarry. In spite of Pittsburgh's talent, it just hasn't clicked in the steel city. Joining the show is Hunter Hodies of Locked on Penguins ( @LockedOnPenguins ) to unpack this utterly confusing season and whether or not the Pens might be able to make a run to get back into the playoff mix. 1:45 What's not working for the Penguins? 5:20 How is a power play with 4 future hall of famers bad? 11:33 How is Erik Kalrsson adjusting to Pittsburgh? 15:44 Why isn't Reilly Smith working? 19:11 What did the Penguins see in Ryan Graves? 22:56 What's the state of the Penguins' franchise 30:35 How has Sidney Crosby evolved his game? 35:04 What is an ideal Penguins trade deadline? 39:42 Would the Penguins benefit from moving on from Mike Sullivan? 42:42 How can the Penguins still make the playoffs? 45:24 What makes Sidney Crosby great Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3AgDKKg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ex5ZGW Google Play: https://bit.ly/3Ebnyv1

Mar 06, 202452:06
Rangers Trade Deadline Extravaganza
Mar 05, 202453:25
Liberty Blue Conversations: The Winnipeg Jets Renaissance featuring Alyssa Houde

Liberty Blue Conversations: The Winnipeg Jets Renaissance featuring Alyssa Houde

The Winnipeg Jets were at a crossroads last season, as a team exiting in the first round, losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights, it would've been feasible for the Jets to take a step back. Instead, in year two under head coach Rick Bowness, the Jets have surged towards the top of the league and are amongst the best teams so far through the 2023-2024 season. Alyssa Houde of the Can't Teach Size Podcast joins the show to unpack the Jets Renaissance this season and everything that's gone into the team's emergence as a bonafide Stanley Cup Contender 00:58 A general How are the Jets Doing? 3:52 How have the Jets grown since last season? 5:32: What's wrong with the Jets' power play? 7:44 Who's taken a step as a player? 9:44 How have the Jets maximized Connor Hellebuyck? 11:56: Depth over star power? 13:39 Direction of the franchise? 16:35 Revisiting the Pierre Luc Dubois Trade 21:55 Is Cole Perfetti a guy? 24:46 Vladislav Namestnikov finds a permanent home 27:34 Nino Niederreiter too 31:03 A real checking line 35:59 Is Ville Heinola ever going to be an NHL regular? 40:03 Sean Monahan trade one month in 43:13 What is the ideal Jets deadline? 46:58 Noah Hanifin, hypothetically speaking 49:13 Was Nashville Winnipeg 2018 Round 2 peak hockey? 50:54 Winnipeg as a market and season tickets 55:42: Dealer's choice, what Alyssa wants to talk about *This Episode Was recorded Wednesday February 28th, prior to Chris Tanev's trade to Dallas* Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3AgDKKg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ex5ZGW Google Play: https://bit.ly/3Ebnyv1

Mar 01, 202458:39
Matt Rempe's Linsanity Run
Feb 27, 202450:44
Catch the New York Rangers Outside
Feb 20, 202449:33
Who Exactly Are the New York Rangers?
Feb 13, 202456:44
Rangers Stretch Run Starts Now
Feb 06, 202444:02
Sam Rosen's All Star Break Check In
Feb 03, 202453:60
Rangers All Star Break Reset
Jan 30, 202451:10
The Rangers are Limping Along
Jan 23, 202455:29
Diagnosing the Rangers Issues
Jan 16, 202456:10
The New York Rangers Are Mortal After All?
Jan 09, 202454:28
Can the Rangers Party Like It's 1994?
Jan 02, 202451:26
A Very New York Rangers Christmas
Dec 26, 202326:32
Vincent Trocheck Having Career Year
Dec 19, 202347:33
We're Sorry, Jonathan Quick
Dec 12, 202340:52
Rangers Sit Atop NHL Standings
Dec 05, 202340:24
Rangers Are Best Team in NHL?
Nov 28, 202338:21
H-Artemiy Panarin
Nov 21, 202347:45
The Rangers Keep Finding Ways to Win
Nov 14, 202348:05
The Rangers Are Facing Real Adversity
Nov 07, 202348:35
The Rangers Are Rolling and Having Fun
Oct 31, 202345:05
The Rangers Are Talking About Practice
Oct 24, 202349:48
The New York Rangers Through Two Games
Oct 17, 202352:05
Five Questions for the 2023 New York Rangers
Oct 10, 202351:11
Episode 72: Sam Rosen Joins to Preview the 2023 New York Rangers
Oct 05, 202356:09
Episode 71: 2023-24 New York Rangers Defense Preview
Oct 03, 202348:05
Episode 70: 2023-24 New York Rangers Forwards Preview
Sep 26, 202359:07
Episode 69: The 2023 NHL Metro Division Preview
Sep 19, 202301:02:25
Episode 68: The 2023 NHL Atlantic Division Preview
Sep 12, 202301:10:47
Episode 67: The 2023 NHL Central Division Preview
Sep 05, 202301:02:41
Episode 66: The 2023 NHL Pacific Division Preview
Aug 29, 202359:22
Episode 65: Ranking the NHL's 20 Best Players
Aug 22, 202301:02:41
Episode 64: Yes, Adam Fox Is Better Than Staal or Girardi
Aug 15, 202332:30
Episode 63: An NHL Superstar Conversation
Aug 08, 202357:49
Episode 62: A Game of NHL 20 Questions
Aug 01, 202301:04:56