Join host Jim Cerny on Rink Rap from Forever Blueshirts as we dive into all things New York Rangers hockey! In this episode, we recap the thrilling Olympic hockey action, including Mika Zibanejad's heroics for Sweden, Quinn Hughes' overtime winner for Team USA, and performances from JT Miller and Vincent Trocheck. We discuss the Rangers' Olympic break, injury updates on Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin, and the team's retooling strategy ahead of the March 6 trade deadline.

Special guest Peter Baugh from The Athletic breaks down the Rangers' disappointing season, potential trades for players like Vincent Trocheck, Alexei Lafreniere, and Braden Schneider, the team's core (including Fox and Shesterkin), and coach Mike Sullivan's performance. Plus, insights on the women's gold medal game and the future of the franchise.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro: Welcome to Rink Rap & Studio Update
3:00 - Mustang Harry's Recap & Upcoming Live Shows
5:00 - Olympic Break: Rangers Players in Action
8:00 - Team USA vs. Sweden Quarterfinal Breakdown
10:00 - Mika Zibanejad's Tournament Performance & Rangers Season Review
12:00 - JT Miller & Vincent Trocheck's Roles on Team USA
15:00 - Trade Deadline Preview: Roster Freeze Lifts & Potential Moves
18:00 - Panarin Trade Analysis & Prospects Like Liam Greentree
20:00 - Key Players to Watch: Trocheck, Lafreniere, Schneider
22:00 - Upcoming Guests: Peter Baugh & Tony Granato
24:00 - Interview Starts: Peter Baugh on Women's Gold Medal Game
26:00 - Men's Olympics Recap & Exciting Quarterfinals
28:00 - Rangers Practice Updates: Fox & Shesterkin Injury Returns
30:00 - Impact of Injuries on the Season
32:00 - Lack of Organizational Depth Exposed
34:00 - Core Players for the Rebuild: Fox, Shesterkin & Young Talent
36:00 - Trade Considerations: Zibanejad, Miller & No-Move Clauses
38:00 - Alexei Lafreniere's Future & Trade Value
40:00 - Lafreniere's Regression & Draft Pick Misses
42:00 - Coach Sullivan's Performance & Team Buy-In
44:00 - Front Office Decisions: When the Rebuild Started
45:00 - Wrapping Up with Peter Baugh & Teaser for Tony Granato

Jim kicks off the show with the latest in Rangers trade rumors and how to go about a rebuild.

Peter Baugh joins Jim to talk about the USA Women's Hockey's stunning win in Milan and more about the future of the Rangers.