A New York Rangers Podcast by 2 die-hard fans Shawn Stein and Jonathan "Roc" Papadimitrios. We aim to bring you insightful guests, information, and offer our opinions on the Rangers.
The 2 Guys 1 Cup podcast is an excellent show that features two great hosts at its core. This show is a refreshing change from other hockey podcasts, as it provides a down-to-earth and relatable perspective on the sport. The hosts clearly have a passion for the game and their enthusiasm shines through in each episode. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. Their conversations flow naturally and it feels like you're sitting at a bar with two friends discussing hockey. It's also worth mentioning that they aren't afraid to share personal stories, which adds a unique and entertaining element to the show.
One of the strengths of this podcast is the knowledge that both hosts bring to the table. They clearly know their stuff and provide insightful analysis throughout each episode. Whether it's discussing player performances, team strategies, or recent games, they offer valuable perspectives on various hockey topics. Additionally, their ability to present differing viewpoints without arguing or belittling each other is commendable. It creates a balanced and engaging listening experience that keeps fans coming back for more.
While there aren't many negatives to be said about The 2 Guys 1 Cup podcast, one potential downside could be the lack of fancy analytics or in-depth statistical analysis. Some listeners may prefer a more data-driven approach to hockey discussions and may feel that this podcast falls short in that regard. However, what it lacks in advanced analytics, it makes up for in genuine fan perspectives and entertaining storytelling.
In conclusion, The 2 Guys 1 Cup podcast is a must-listen for any hockey fan looking for an enjoyable and informative podcast. The chemistry between the hosts, their knowledge of the game, and their ability to share entertaining stories make this show stand out among its peers. While it may not delve into complex statistics or analytics, it offers something unique by presenting real fan perspectives in an engaging and relatable manner. Grab a beer, tune in, and enjoy the banter of these two hockey enthusiasts.
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.
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.
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
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.
***Join Our Facebook Group for Free Bonus Content**https://www.facebook.com/groups/228102235825482Shawn and Roc are back to our regular day after a quick show on Facebook Live following the Tarasenko trade on thursday. The big topic today was talking about the National Hockey Media has jumped on the Rangers bandwagon. Will this Kravtsov situation finally come to a head? What will the Rangers do with their final 1.6mil in accrued cap space before March 3?
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.
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