Blueshirts Breakaway EP 517 - Trocheck & Soucy Injuries and A Solid Start with Ben Norris

This week, Vince Mercogliano tackles a litany of injury updates currently plaguing the New York Rangers, offensive adjustments the team needs to make following three home shutouts, what the team's early season performance means for the big picture, and the defensive improvements the team has made under coach Mike Sullivan. Plus, a conversation with The Athletic's Pittsburgh Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe and answers to listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the guys discuss... actual hockey, what the Trocheck and Soucy injuries do for this team, how long could they be out, who's playing well, Adam Fox, Igor.... we get to talk everything, how nice. Then actor Ben Norris joins the Breakaway to discuss the vibes around the team, play team therapist and discuss his 5 hot takes. Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions on if Panarin will sign this season and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince Mercogliano is back behind the mic! In the inaugural episode of The Flying V, Vince discusses his transition to The Athletic, expectations for the Rangers this season, and the reaction to opening night. Plus, Peter Baugh of The Athletic joins the show to break down the opening night loss against the Penguins, what it means moving forward, and areas the Rangers will need to improve moving forward. Then, answers for the X questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the guys announce that Vince will be joining the Blueshirts Breakaway feed to host his podcast "The Flying V" weekly on this same feed. Then the guys discuss Laba making the team, a quick recap of the offseason and expectations heading into the season Then you're never going to believe it but Vince joins the Breakaway to talk about the new partnership, breaks some news live and discusses the final roster decisions Finally the guys return and answer 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the guys discuss JT's groin, Schenider's top 4 spot on the bottom pair, what spots are left to win out of camp and more Then the guys return and Ryan forced Greg to record 6 minutes after the Mets season ended. Then the guy answer some 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the guys discuss, you guessed it, Conor Sheary and if any of the kids will make the team coming out of preseason and what that means for Othmann. Then Mollie Walker of the NY Post does NOT join the Breakaway Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions while Ryan interviews Greg about the state of the Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the guys discuss Kaprizov's potential free agency and if trading for him is the right move. Then Emily Kaplan of ESPN join the Breakaway to discuss this upcoming NHL season, the Olympics, player empowerment and storylines to watch Finally the guys return and answer 5 star questions where Greg accuses Ryan of being elitist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the guys discuss the top 30 in GAR by their friends EvolvingWild and discuss who could potentially become a NYR player in the future before they sign their large contracts. Then the guys answer some 5 stars, as always. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the guys discuss NYR top talent vs rest of Eastern Conference, the most important player heading into 25-26 and more. Then the guys are joined by Bobby Wagner of Patreon to discuss ranking alcohols done by athletes, how sad NYR were last year and things to say to his uncle. Finally the guys return and answer a few 5 star questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the guys discuss Mika moving to Wing and how that limits NYR's roster options, discuss the biggest storyline heading into the season and more Then Ishaan Tharoor joins the Breakaway to discuss the reasons to be hopeful for the season, what country NYR are on a global politics stage and Russia and the Winter Olympics Finally the guys return and answer a few 5 stars for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices