2 guys 1 cup : a new york rangers podcast by 2 Guys 1 Cup

We break down the Rangers’ July 1 roster shakeup move-by-move and argue about what each signing and trade actually fixes. We keep coming back to the same uncomfortable question: are we building toward a Cup window or just trying not to miss the playoffs again. 

The league lights up with draft-week trades, and we sort out what the chaos means for the Rangers while we wait on Trocheck and any real leak from the front office. We argue for a calmer plan built on defense, cap flexibility, and smart drafting instead of chasing a headline move. 

We’re caught between excitement and anxiety as the Rangers head into draft week, because the roster has money and pressure but still lacks a true game-breaking forward. We dig into Trocheck trade smoke, Toronto’s wild-card future, and why the next move has to be bold and correct.

The lottery balls don’t bounce our way, so we stop doom-scrolling and actually talk through what Pick 5 can still mean for the Rangers. We argue about tanking, draft process, and whether the only real path to a star is finally nailing a blue-chip selection. 

We get back together live on Long Island to vent, laugh, and map out what would actually make the Rangers fun again by September. We dig into Drury’s guarded messaging, Sullivan’s decisions, and why the next big move has to bring real impact instead of more hedging. 

We wrestle with another lifeless home shutout and the shock of Panarin choosing LA, then pull apart what the return says about leverage, direction, and the word “retool.” The map forward is messy, but the choices can’t stay vague.

We chart the fallout from the Letter 2.0, why the vibe feels like 2004, and how to turn a PR reset into a real plan. We map trade timing, value, and roles, and we say what it takes to stop the cycle and build a spine that lasts.

We hit a breaking point with the Rangers: a fragile core, a stalled identity, and a front office that feels scared to act. Early buy‑in faded when results didn’t come, and the room slipped into solo habits. We lay out a three‑year plan built on bold hockey trades, cap flexibility, and roles that fit skill.

We grind through a tough Vegas loss and a stagnant offense, question role fit for the top six, and weigh whether injuries are quietly dragging the team down. We also share a personal tribute to Larry Brooks, the voice who connected fans to the heartbeat of the franchise.

We break down a tense 14-game start marked by strong team defense, a broken power play, and a top six that can’t finish. We weigh patience against change, outline fixes at the net front, and debate whether a bold trade is the reset this core needs.

We torch two grim losses to San Jose and Calgary, call out the sleepwalk starts, and lay out fixes the coaches and front office can make now. The finishes aren’t there, the hunger isn’t there, and the clock is ticking on a core that was supposed to contend.

We unpack a tight, low-scoring start where the team defense shines, Igor looks calm, and the power play sputters. We debate whether a true superstar is required to win a Cup, how to fix the top six, and what smart, non-rental trades could actually move the needle.

We break down a 2–1 OT loss that showcased elite structure and a stubborn scoring drought. Strong defense and fourth-line energy clash with a top six that can’t finish, while contracts and no‑move clauses limit options.

Shawn and Roc dive into the first two Rangers preseason games, analyzing the impressive performances from Gabriel Perrault, Noah Laba, and Matthew Robertson while discussing how the roster is shaping up under new coach Mike Sullivan.

The Rangers emerge from their offseason coma as training camp begins with JT Miller being named the 29th captain in franchise history. Miller brings leadership qualities, intensity, and scoring ability that were missing during last season's struggles when the team failed to meet championship expectations.

Shawn and Rock discuss the current state of the Rangers after the draft and free agency period have concluded. They analyze how quickly the team's offseason moves were completed and evaluate if the team has improved overall.

When the free agent frenzy hits, no one captures the raw emotion and strategic analysis of Rangers hockey quite like the Two Guys One Cup podcast. In this impromptu midday episode, Shawn and Roc break down the Rangers' biggest offseason moves with unfiltered passion and insider perspective.

The Rangers have made the controversial decision to give up this year's first-round pick instead of next year's, moving forward from a disappointing season while setting up for future success.

Recorded during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Shawn and Roc remember Brian Wilson of Beach Boys who passed away earlier in the week before diving into the Chris Kreider trade and his Rangers legacy. 

The hockey world is buzzing with news of Mike Sullivan's impending appointment as the New York Rangers' new head coach. This fascinating development reconnects Sullivan with GM Chris Drury, dating back to their days when Drury wore the captain's "C" and Sullivan served as an assistant coach.

With Adam Fox headed to IR, what will the Rangers do come trade deadline? Push for the playoffs or sell off the pending UFA’s.

We quickly share our thoughts on the 4 Nations tournament as it pertains to the Rangers. Adam Fox only playing 13 minutes in the hard fought USA/Canada game. 

After pounding the desk since November 2021, Shawn and Roc’s wish to bring JT Miller back to Broadway finally came true.  

The endless trade rumors surrounding JT Miller-Mika, the waiver claim on Arthur Kaliev, what happens now with Chytil out. 

First show of 2025 after the Rangers 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins. It’s come to a point where after a rangers win, there’s excitement over the standings, and after a loss, the equal excitement over the draft lottery. 

Kaapo Kakko traded to Seattle

Shawn and Roc jump on after the Buffalo game to discuss the week that was! Trouba trade, Tkachuck rumors, what moves could be on the horizon?

With the Rangers season at a crossroads, where do they go from here? Coaching change? Roster overhaul? If the rangers were to make trades… who goes? 

Recorded after the Rangers 3-2 win over San Jose. Where do the Rangers turn if Chytil is out long term again? 

With the Rangsrs off to a 8-2-1 start, Shawn and Roc discuss the problems with Mika and the defense. 

With the Rangers off to a 4-0-1 start, Shawn and Roc break down the first 5 games. 

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A week of highs and lows comes to an end. With impressive back to back wins over Philly and Boston, the Rangers came home and lost to Buffalo, while also losing  Kakko for the foreseeable future.  

Season 3 Thanksgiving Episode! Recorded right after the Rangers 1-0 shutout win over Pittsburgh, we talk about the past week, standings, potential deadline moves.  What is the best Christmas movie ever? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

With the Rangers sitting at 11-2-1, Shawn and Roc break down the last 2 weeks of games, talk about the HOF induction for Hank, Vernon, Barrasso and Turgeon, how Lavy's system has been the key to success, injuries and much more! 

After the Rangers took care of Arizona 2-1 in the home opener, Shawn and Roc are back to talk about the first 3 games. 

Pre season is over, camp is over, the roster has been set and it seems the lines have as well...for now.  Some talk on how the pandemic may have clouded national judgement on Laf at the draft, a very heated argument on the roster construction and Chris "Zoom Zoom" Drury's offseason. And who knew we would finish the show talking about 90's video games.

Shawn and Roc are back after taking the summer off!!  Plenty of catching up on the state of the Rangers and the NHL, as Shawn's "Summer of Aaron" has come to an early end. Recorded week of 9/18

Recorded 9/25-  1 Pre Season game in, and we finally have Rangers hockey to talk about! Injuries, theory on Jim Ramsay's dismissal, possible combo's, and thoughts on camp.

Its officially the dog days of summer, and with no real current Ranger news to speak of, the Shawn and Roc dove headfirst into tv shows and movies, before discussing some 2000's ranger teams, bad contracts, the Sather regime and much more. 

With Rocky Margarita on vacation this week, Shawn is joined by special guest and Rangers season ticket holder since 1977, Jeff Fortgang. We touched on the K'Andre Miller signing and some current topics, but mostly got to hear stories about the old MSG crowd, stories of Jeffs interactions with players, front office and ownership. Plenty of Sather and Torts dirt on this one!

Post Draft and Free Agency Recap Show.  We briefly get into Gabriel Perrault as a prospect, the signings of Blake Wheeler, Nick Bonino and several others. Where do the Rangers sit cap wise? What kind of deal will Lafreniere and Miller sign?  Will Lafreniere improve? It is July, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding this team. 

We are grateful to be joined by The Draft Analyst himself, Steve Kournianos! We dive right into Connor Bedard, Rangers targets at 23, Steve's take on where the Rangers are at and what needs to be addressed during this offseason. 

The Rangers have officially announced Peter Laviolette as their new Head Coach. Shawn and Roc give their thoughts on the hire, status on the roster, and what we think this summer will yield!

Expecting Peter Laviolette to be named the Head Coach today or in the coming days took a swift turn with news of the Rangers seeking permission to interview John Hynes, formerly of the Preds and Devils. We dive into Hynes, where this coaching search is at, Drury and his tenure so far, and a high level preview of the draft. 

The first episode of season 3. While all is quiet in Rangerstown, Shawn and Roc discuss the coaching vacancy, pay tribute to Tina Turner, discuss the cap and what the team needs to add next season... pricks

A week after the post mortem, the Rangers have "parted ways" with head coach Gerard Gallant. Where does this franchise go from here? Shawn and Roc are back to give their opinions on the next coach, what we could be in line for this off season, addressing the ridiculous trade notions for the kids and much more. #NYR

After several lackluster starts, the Rangers beat the Caps convincingly yesterday. The re-emergence of the kid line sparks conversation, will Patrick Kane find his game in the playoffs, and should the Rangers have a Ring of Honor.

After splitting the 2 games vs Carolina and another comeback win over Florida, the Rangers still sit in 3rd place. Shawn and Roc really just dive into an open conversation about the franchise as a whole rather than breakdown the week that was. Its a different show, and one we hope you find interesting!

Shawn and Roc return after a 2 week break to discuss the recent surge. The Rangers have currently scored 15 straight goals, as their offense is clicking on all cylinders. 

While the trade deadline is Friday, it looks like Showtime (Patrick Kane) will be traded to the Rangers on wednesday! We break down the week that was, quell some over reactions and some concerns, where will Kane fit in, what have we seen from Tarasenko so far, and much more!

Welcome back to NY Tyler Motte. Coming off a nice 3-0-1 road trip, the Rangers bring back a key depth piece from their playoff run last year. We break down this trade and how it will affect their ability to make any further moves. Plus which Rangers team had more talent '23 or '94? Looking back on trade deadlines past.

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Coming out of the 10 day Bye/All Star break, the Rangers start the 2nd half with a thrilling OT victory over the Calgary Flames. Shawn and Roc dive into the Calgary game, trade deadline, the skyrocketing value of Chytil, and much more!

We have arrived at the unofficial belated halfway mark of the season with the Rangers in 3rd place in the Metro. Shawn and Roc give some thoughts on where the team is at the halfway mark and what changes should be made at the deadline. Ben Harpur signing and what other depth signings should Drury explore.

Following a 4-3 Rangers win in the shootout over the Wild, Shawn and Roc break down the game to start. K'Andre Miller's goal sparked a deep dive into what he could warrant this offseason, and do the Rangers have the cap room?  Better trade deadline target: Kane or Tarasenko? Curious how bad the late 90's early 2000's drafts were? Igor vs. Hank gets put to bed.

Shawn and Roc are back to give their thoughts on the past 3 games (Wash, TB, FLA), dispel the nonsensical social media clickbait created noise about a Lafreniere trade, Gerard Gallants constant line shuffling, and much more!

After a 2 week holiday break, the boys are back to discuss the last 8 games in which the Rangers went on a 7-1 run and find themselves right back in the playoff race. We discuss Sammy Blais' situation and role for the rest of the year, some trade targets for the 3rd pairing, and are we 100% certain K'Andre Miller can be re-signed?

Following the Rangers first 3rd period comeback win of the year, Shawn and Roc debate whether this win will carry over to Vegas on Wednesday, Gallants new line combo's, where does Chytil fit when he returns from injury, and who is your favorite #16?

Coming off a putrid loss to the Edmonton Oilers, Shawn and Roc talk about the week that was. Is Gerard Gallant on the hot seat? The line shuffling, handling of Vitali Kravtsov, and lackluster 3rd periods. 

Roc is alive and doing well after his amazing post game rant earlier in the week. Back to talk Rangers hockey, we get into the state of where the team is at, the lack of depth scoring, is Ryan Reeves going to be moved or waived, the bright spot that is Adam Fox, and a look back at our old friend Rabbit Ears Quinn

Coming off a disappointing week where the Rangers went 1-1-1, Shawn and Roc discuss the new lines, Chris Kreiders' start to the season, is Gallant panicking after 13 games? 

Following a 3-2 Rangers victory at the University of Arizona, Shawn and Roc discuss the week that was. Shesty off to a 5-0-2 start, Kravtsov injured...again, the power play and some late round draft picks

The Rangers are off to a 3-1 start to the 22-23 season. Shawn and Roc break down the first 4 games, what they've seen out of Lafreniere and Kakko in the top 6, the 3rd pairing, Vincent Trocheck's start to the season and seeing some old friends from Anaheim. 

Steve Kournianos, @TheDraftAnalyst , joins the show to talk rangers and their pipeline. 

Following the Rangers 3-2 OT loss to the Bruins, Shawn and Roc discuss the early parts of the preseason, the return of Jimmy Vesey,  K'Andre Millers ascent to being a top D in the league, will Ryan Reeves make the opening night lineup, and the NHL breaking news about the salary cap over the next 5 years.

The time has come to start expecting the New York Rangers to WIN Lord Stanley, and not just accept getting close. Shawn and Roc get into why 2022-2023 is the year. We talk about the Nils Lundkvist trade, the contracts being given out around the league, how the Metro should start to take shape over the next 3 years, Vesey vs Hunt for a roster spot. Finally New York Rangers hockey to talk about leading up to day 1 of training camp.

Back after a 5 week break, we catch up on the month that was. Rookie camp roster, Nils Lundkvist situation, roster construction and of course the cap situation moving forward.

It's Aug 2, and there is absolutely nothing going on in Rangers news, but that doesn't stop us from finding a ton to talk about. We go over the Tony DeAngelo interview on the Cam and Strick podcast, and a big discussion on where the responsibility lies for player development across NHL organizations. 

Without much Rangers news Shawn and Roc touch on what's going on around the NHL, the crazy amount of name free agents still on the market, and are we done? Roc also channels his inner "Uncle Alfresco" in describing his feelings towards the Trocheck signing.

Shawn and Roc discuss the days events, Vincent Trocheck, Halak, Domingue signings, what that means for the cap moving forward, where did Copp, Vatrano, and Motte end up, and finally the Patrik Nemeth trade!

The boys are joined by WFAN radio host Sal Licata for the first 30 minutes to talk about the Rangers and some cool WFAN stories. We also dive into Free Agency, discuss Ryan McDonagh being traded to Nashville, buyouts and more!

We are please to be joined by special guest Sean McCaffrey, author of New York Rangers Rink of Honor and the Rafters of Madison Square Garden.  We first address the Pierre-Luc Dubois rumors and our takes. A preview of Sean's book and his upcoming work on EVERY trade ever made by the Rangers, some really amazing information he has uncovered. Filip Chytil's time is now, and why he should or shouldn't be the 2nd line center in 22-23. 

Now that the dust has settled on the Rangers season, Shawn and Roc debate where the Rangers will focus their attention this off season. Who will be the 2C? Will the JT Miller and Mark Scheifele rumors heat up again? Igor wins the Vezina. What will the 3rd pair D look like?

First Roc and Shawn would like to thank our loyal listeners for a great year 1 of the podcast. It was sad to see the Rangers season end on Saturday night, but there is huge optimism moving forward. We both reflect on the year that was and what we hope to see for 22-23! #LGR

The Rangers come back from being down 2-0 in the series to win a decisive 7th game in Carolina 6-2.  It is on to Tampa! Shawn and Roc break down the series and what to expect in the ECF. LGR!! #NYR

After a 3-1 Rangers win in game 3, we discuss where this team is at in the Carolina Series, some player eye test report cards, and what would be a show of ours without comparing this team to a Rangers playoff team of the past! #NYR

After a thrilling Game 7 series win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Rangers look forward to a battle against Carolina. We go over our views on the Pittsburgh series, the media and public views, and what to expect moving forward to round 2! #NYR

After a disappointing game 4 loss, the Rangers face an uphill battle to get back in the series. There really isn't much more to say, give it a listen and commiserate.

After a 4-3 defeat in 3OT in game 1, we give our takes on what went wrong, but also touch on the positives that came out of the game, and what the Rangers need to do to win game 2 and get back in the series. 

After another heartbreaking loss to the Canes, the Rangers hopes for first place in the Metro is over. Roc goes on a 10 minute rant to start the show that rivals anything Mad Dog has ever done. Despite a late comeback, while we were recording, the net result a 4-3 loss. We break down some of the last few games, discuss the lack of scoring depth, the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and much more.

After a nice 3-1 week since our last episode, we get to talk about the return of Kaapo Kakko, the summer travel plans for Vitaly Kravtsov, Chris Kreider scoring his 50th goal, what our bottom 6 should look like come the playoffs, and the overall playoff picture.

Lloyd (Justin) Braun strikes back! After a calm 3-1 victory over the Devils, Shawn and Roc break down the last 4 games, the return of Ryan Strome and what that means for the power play, Igor's usage and upcoming schedule, and Roc shares a great Mark Messier story

Shawn and Roc are back with a post game reaction to the Rangers 3-2 victory over the Penguins. Chris Drury trade deadline report card, what happens to Kaapo Kakko when he is healthy enough to play, some Alexei Cherepanov thoughts, and we may or may not have once again bitched about Joe Micheletti.  

Trade deadline is finally here! Shawn and Roc jump on at 2pm to give the final hour before the deadline and reactions to all the days trades and where the rangers stand. Also some quick break downs on the 2 game road trip to Tampa and Carolina!

Tonight's show comes after the Rangers 5-2 loss against the Wild. The good? Taking 3 out of 4 since the last show, the Bad? We cannot beat good teams without Igor in net. This was a main topic in ep.38. We also dive into Adam Fox's struggles since coming back from injury, the trade deadline, who are our untouchable prospects and our response to Larry Brooks' article. 

The Alexis Lafreniere improved play since the ASG, Recaps of the past 3 games, a look ahead at the 4 games this upcoming week, Neil Smith's appearance with Arthur Staple, and our response to Larry Brooks' article on whether or not Kakko is untouchable. 

After picking 5 out of 6 points since the All Star Break, The Rangers will host the Caps, Pens, and Canucks this week.  We discuss Zac Jones being sent to Hartford, the vast improvement shown by LaFreniere this past week. Igor for the Hart? We address the trade rumors and possibilities, and much more!

A late night post game show following the Rangers shootout victory over the Boston Bruins. We discuss a lot on Zac Jones/Braden Schneider pairing, Ryan Stromes continued struggles, addressing the rumors about JT Miller, Joe Pavelski, and Mark Scheifele. 

What a beautiful win against the Florida Panthers! Though you'd never know it from the AWFUL ESPN coverage. The Rangers went 2-2 since the last episode and head into the break with 64 points. Chris Kreider now has 33 goals,  Adam Fox remains sidelined and how significant has his loss been? We talk about our in-person experiences at the Henrik Lundkqvist jersey retirement night. 

The boys reminisce about the career of The King- Henrik Lundqvist and what to expect on the night his number is raised to the rafters. Congratulations to Keith Yandle on becoming NHL's Iron Man.  A breakdown of the 4 games from the past week, and what to expect in the upcoming week leading to the All Star Break

The boys  have a laugh at the insane hated once again thrown at the lowest man on the totem pole- Greg McKegg, we revisit a possible JT Miller trade back to NY (Roc still doesnt want him), Mika opting out of the ASG, a quick breakdown of last weeks games and forecast for the 4 upcoming games. At around the 2 hour mark, we talk about the Ray Donovan movie, Bob Saget, Yellowstone and several other shows to close out the episode!

With the Rangers dropping 2 out of the last 3 on the west coast covid swing, Rangerstown has chosen to blame the 3rd pairing D. We will tell you our thoughts on the bottom pairing, Zac Jones, Nils and the call up of Braden Schneider. Which western conference player could be a Ranger trade target? And a look back at the makeup of the 2012 home grown team. 

2022 Edition! The boys are back to talk about the pair of Tampa games and Edmonton. Do we have the makings of a new second line? How would trading for an old friend look on the 3rd line? We revisit the 2008 Rangers and the similarities between the 2 teams.

The boys are back with a post game show following a 4-3 loss to Florida, the cancelled World Juniors tournament in Edmonton, fixing the Panarin line, and much more!

After a weeklong Omicron vacation, Shawn and Roc are back to go over the current state of the season, world juniors, olympics, and towards the end of the episode a very good debate the success of "the letter". 

We are back for a late night post game episode following the Rangers 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.  A recap of the 2 blackhawk and Sharks games, the LEGAL Jacob Trouba hit, Panarin getting his 500th point, the list of the other 20 Russian NHL players to amass 500 points, a look to the weak ahead, and navigating the goaltending situation without Igor

Tonight we break down the existing perceived narrative that surrounds the Rangers in national coverage,  Jeff Gorton getting hired to run the Montreal Canadiens, Morgan Barron recalled, the real struggle of the holiday season: Christmas lights, more on JT Miller, and a lengthy rabbit hole on The Beatles and the Get Back documentary. Feel free to hit us up on twitter: @2G1CRangers or @Roc1193

25 episodes deep and the Rangers still in a playoff spot. We talk about the line maneuvering, where the backup goaltending situation is and where it's headed, JT Miller being a trade target, and some discussion on where the playoff picture stands as we near the 1/4 point of the season.