The hockey world lost Hall of Fame writer Larry Brooks on Thursday, and Jim Cerny is joined by former New York Rangers GM Neil Smith, remembering the influential writer. Smith talks about his relationship with Brooks and how hockey writers fit into the hockey culture. Smith also offers commentary on the current New York Rangers and what the team may be missing for the 2025-26 season. A tribute to one of the great writers in NHL history from two insiders who knew him well.
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The hockey world lost Hall of Fame writer Larry Brooks on Thursday, and Jim Cerny is joined by former New York Rangers GM Neil Smith, remembering the influential writer. Smith talks about his relationship with Brooks and how hockey writers fit into the hockey culture. Smith also offers commentary on the current New York Rangers and what the team may be missing for the 2025-26 season. A tribute to one of the great writers in NHL history from two insiders who knew him well.
Dive deep into the New York Rangers' early-season woes with Jonny Lazarus (Morning Cup of Hockey, Bleacher Report) on the Rink Wrap Podcast! From Braden Schneider's monster hit on Marcus Foligno and his rise as a top-4 defenseman, to Artemi Panarin's contract dilemma, Alexis Lafreniere's stalled 100-point prophecy, Kaapo Kakko's fit, Igor Shesterkin's heroics, and third-line tweaks. Plus: Hot takes on Tom Wilson's hit on Filip Hronek, Brennan Othman's confidence crisis, and why the Rangers need blue-line offense NOW. Is this the blueprint for a turnaround?🔵 Follow Jim Cerny on X: https://x.com/jimcerny🔵 Follow Jonny Lazarus on X: https://x.com/JLazzy23Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Banter: Johnny's Social Media Roast + Tom Wilson Hit Drama2:22 - Braden Schneider's Monster Hit & X-Factor Status6:00 - Schneider's Offensive Upside: Shots, Tips & Blue-Line Goals10:15 - Artemi Panarin: Rock-Solid or Trade Bait? Contract Crunch15:45 - Alexis Lafreniere: 100-Point Prediction Bust?20:30 - Mika Zibanejad's Slump & Defensive Woes25:10 - Igor Shesterkin: Carrying the Load in Losses30:25 - Kaapo Kakko: Patience or Package Him?35:55 - Third Line Struggles: Brodzinski, Parsons & Lineup Shuffles42:40 - Prospect Talk: Brennan Othman's Confidence Rebuild48:00 - Wrap-Up: Johnny's Media Love & Hockey Passion#NYRangers #RangersPodcast #NHL #NHLNews #NHLPodcast #Blueshirts #ForeverBlueShirts #JonnyLazarus #MSG #RangersHockey Keep up with New York Rangers news: https://www.foreverblueshirts.comFollow Forever Blueshirts!Facebook: Forever BlueshirtsTwitter: @4everblueshirtsInstagram: @Forever_Blueshirts
Forever Blueshirts - A New York Rangers Podcast
The hockey world lost Hall of Fame writer Larry Brooks on Thursday, and Jim Cerny is joined by former New York Rangers GM Neil Smith, remembering the influential writer. Smith talks about his relationship with Brooks and how hockey writers fit into the hockey culture. Smith also offers commentary on the current New York Rangers and what the team may be missing for the 2025-26 season. A tribute to one of the great writers in NHL history from two insiders who knew him well.
