
Episode 238: Regular Season Wrap-Up for NYR
Joey goes over what went wrong for the Rangers in their disappointing 2025-26 season, how they can improve next season, and if there is hope for the future.


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Originally started by two college friends in August 2020, Ice Cold Takes: A New York Rangers Hockey Podcast, now known as Ice Cold Takes: A New York Sports Podcast, features the sports conversations you would have with your friends, family, and people you meet at the bar. Joey DiMeglio hosts the show, welcoming all guests, including players, writers, analysts, and even Twitter personalities, to talk Rangers hockey and Mets baseball and make bold, but spot-on takes that are chilled to the bone!
The Boys in Blue hosts Ice Cold Takes: A New York Sports Podcast, a sports show with 108 episodes published.

Joey goes over what went wrong for the Rangers in their disappointing 2025-26 season, how they can improve next season, and if there is hope for the future.

Alexis Lafrenière has been on a heater since the Olympic break, as he earned the NHL's First Star of the Week last week. As a result, his linemates, Gabe Perreault and Mika Zibanejad, have also been cooking. Is there a f

Team USA won the gold for the first time in 46 years, but all people could seem to think about was how the players in the locker room reacted to the President calling them. Joey rants on this in a chilly Ice Cold Takes s

The Rangers shipped out Artemi Panarin to the Kings on Wednesday right before the roster freeze and the return was beyond underwhelming. Matt and Evan from Rangers Central join to discuss.

The Rangers held Artemi Panarin out of the lineup this week for roster management purposes, hinting at a trade. What can the Rangers fetch for the superstar winger? Plus, the Mets made more moves that made us happy!

Rangers General Manager Chris Drury sent out a letter to fans on Friday stating that the team was going to take a step back and go through a retool. What needs to happen for this to go right for the Rangers?

The Rangers called up two of their young players in Brennan Othmann and Gabe Perreault on Wednesday as they look to add more scoring to their lineup. Plus, Joey and Phil go off on how David Stearns has handled the offsea

Matthew Mugno from PuckTalkCS joins to discuss the Rangers' latest stretch of games. Plus, what the Rangers should do with Scott Morrow and an interesting conversation about player development.

The Rangers were dealt a crushing blow last weekend as Adam Fox was injured and placed on long-term injured reserve. However, Vladislav Gavrikov has stepped up his game this season and the Rangers might have a new look t

Joey and Phil talk about the recent stretch of games for the Rangers, including another lackluster performance on home ice against the Red Wings, which featured a Jonathan Quick tirade at the end of the game. Plus, Joey

Joey returns from his hiatus with a new co-host to talk about the start of the Rangers season, including improvements to the defense and offensive woes at home. Plus, a chilly Ice Cold Takes segment on if the Rangers sho

Joey traveled to North Carolina this weekend with Evan and Matt from Rangers Central for Nick and Grace's wedding! The boys were also joined by Nick's brother Joe to talk more about Mike Sullivan, Calvin de Haan, and tra

The Rangers hired Mike Sullivan to be their next head coach after he left the Penguins earlier in the week. Joey gives his thoughts on the hiring, how it will help the Rangers moving forward, and the changes Sullivan cou

Chris Drury signed a multi-year contract to remain President and General Manager of the Rangers. Plus, the Rangers players had breakup day with the media on Monday and had some interesting things to say about communicati

The Rangers ended their season on Thursday, but not without more off-ice news surrounding them, as Calvin de Haan made headlines and a report was published about a sexual assault allegation against Artemi Panarin. To top

The Rangers are nearly at the end of their embarrassing season, after three more bad losses to the Devils, Lightning, and Flyers this week. Joey talks about the biggest changes he'd like to see for next season and if he

Gabe Perreault signed his entry-level contract this week and made his NHL debut on Wednesday. Joey talks about how the Rangers can fix their power play, and Matt and Evan from Rangers Central join to talk about the Mets

Joey expresses his frustration with the Rangers after their latest disappointing loss to the Ducks on Friday. Is it time for the Rangers to move on from Peter Laviolette?

Corey Sznajder of All Three Zones joins to discuss the Rangers' biggest issues this season and analyze their defensive deficiencies.

The Rangers have begun the final stretch of the regular season with the goal of making the playoffs. Plus, Adam Fox is returning from injury, and Jonathan Quick signed an extension.
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