‘Up In The Blue Seats’ Podcast Episode 116: Emily Kaplan Talks Rangers’ Big Trades

The Rangers are 0-2 with Patrick Kane.

Luckily, they are still in good shape in the standings and Kane now has practices under his belt with his new team as they begin a three-game road trip against the Canadiens Thursday night.

To talk about Kane’s slow start, the Rangers’ power-play changes and everything Blueshirts, we bring you a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and me. We are joined by ESPN NHL reporter Emily Kaplan.

Up In The Blue Seats Podcast with Jake Brown, Mollie Walker & Larry Brooks:

• KANE’S SLOW START: Patrick Kane had an underwhelming first two games with the Rangers. Tough to judge without much practice time. Thursday in Montreal will be the first true showing for him after practice time and a road trip with his new teammates. K’Andre Miller’s return will help too. Kane has been great interacting with the media and being deferential despite being a superstar player.
• POWER-PLAY CHANGES: Breaking down the changes to the power-play units and whether it will work out.
• LAFFY: Alexis Lafreniere has been playing well lately and could present the Rangers with a tough situation next year trying to pay him long-term. It’s all about now, though. Rangers will have to fill both top-six right wing spots again next year.

Emily Kaplan Interview:
ESPN NHL reporter

• CHI TOWN KANE: It was an emotional exit for Kane leaving Chicago after having so much success there. It went from a city that was not huge into the Blackhawks to a big hockey city after winning three Stanley Cups. Lots of misconceptions about him being loose, when he was a hockey nut and locked in.
• RANGERS CUP CHANCES: Love what they did at the trade deadline. Can they win with a “superteam?” Can they take down the Bruins?
• WORKING AT ESPN: Overcoming critics and having a thick skin being on a big stage. People are waiting for you to fail.
• STANLEY CUP PREDICTION: Oilers vs. Bruins.

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