Dive into the latest New York Rangers action with Jim Cerny on the Rink Rap Podcast! We break down the blockbuster signing of Vladislav Gavrikov, the massive K’Andre Miller trade to Carolina, and the Rangers’ 2025 NHL Draft strategy. From prospect highlights like Malcolm Spence to roster changes under Chris Drury, we cover it all. Are the Rangers Stanley Cup contenders? Tune in for expert analysis and passionate fan reactions! Like, subscribe, and visit foreverblueshirts.com for more.
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⏱Timecode:
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Rink Rap Podcast
00:23 – Free Agency Overview: Chris Drury’s Big Moves
02:14 – Vladislav Gavrikov Signing: The Centerpiece
06:47 – Keiondre Miller Trade Breakdown
11:26 – Trade Analysis: Win-Win for Rangers & Hurricanes
13:57 – Scott Morrow: A New Defensive Prospect
14:44 – Zach Jones Departure to Buffalo
29:22 – Lineup Thoughts: Trocheck’s Role & Zibanejad’s Position
31:41 – Prospect Spotlight: Noah Laba’s Potential
36:59 – 2025 NHL Draft Recap: Malcolm Spence & More
42:43 – Rangers’ Playoff Outlook & 2026 Vision
44:29 – Closing: Follow Us & Happy 4th of July
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13 Comments
Jim I’m looking forward to this one 🎉❤❤❤😊
Maybe I’m crazy but that episode a few years ago with that over-blown spitting incident, K’Andre seemed to get caught up in the media attention (insinuating racism on his part) and he slumped after that with periods of improvement but he never played consistently to the level of his first two seasons.
There were all these hockey players claiming fans called them racial slurs etc. Well maybe that talk works in football or basketball but in hockey the players only care where you’re from. Swedes battle Finns classic example. It has nothing to do with skin color. Hockey IQ is mostly why in my opinion.
Thankfully all that crap subsided and hopefully this manufactured controversy never returns. I want to see K’Andre flourish in Carolina and I think he will with this new environment. LGR!
Dolan give drury a pat on the back or a watch
Completely agree about the Center position. Needs to be Miller-Mika-Trocheck. Playing Mika with Miller gives me flashbacks to when they played Holik with Lindros.
K Miller has it all, except one crucial thing. He lacks hockey sense which results often in egregious mistakes. He loses focus easily, engages in protracted puck watching, losing awareness about what is going on away from the puck, and will take himself out of position. Offensively he will often speed into the O-zone going deep into a corner, lose the puck & there is an odd man rush the other way. It's like he's ADHD & all over the place instead of being structured. He can wow & he can make you want to tear your hair out. I like Schneider with Borgen, but I fear the third pair will be problematic. Soucy can't skate so I don't know what Drury sees in him. Jim, you are right on the money re: Noah Laba. Will make the team next year & is a complete plyer at both ends of the ice. Sturdy guy who can really motor when he has to. I'd like to see Lafreniere back on the left wing with JT & Cullye switching over to RW. That will be a dynamite line.
Thank goodness K Poke is gone so tired of his soft game.
Defense still a big concern
Sounds like we got back another version of Mancini. I’m so glad miller is gone. Just need to find a way to get rid of one more toxic player.
What RHD has ever successfully played LD?
I'll wait.
miller is a joke…no heart, no hockey IQ. the only reason he's getting paid is because of his 'potential'. he's a poke checker and giveaway machine. rangers finally make a positive move
U may be correct about miller in a hurricane system .. but is extremely soft !
They have no 3rd line center
Win, win for sure