Episode Description
🚨 The puck drops on the 2025-26 NHL season in less than a week, and the New York Rangers are in full "Season of Redemption" mode after last year's disaster! Join Jim Cerny on this October 1 edition of the Rink Rap Podcast as we break down the latest preseason cuts, Brennan Othmann's tough road to Hartford, why prospects like Gabe Perreault and Noah Laba are sticking around, and emerging defense pairings. Plus, a quick hit on Artemi Panarin's looming contract—will the Bread Man walk for big money? Don't miss the hype for opening night vs. the Penguins!
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00:00 - Intro: Welcome to October & Rangers Hype
02:38 - Preseason Stock Check: Othmann's Rollercoaster
06:42 - Why Othmann Heads to Hartford (Defensive Woes)
10:02 - Prospects Shining: Perreault, Laba & Berard
16:43 - Defense Breakdown: Morrow, Schneider's Role
34:21 - Forward Lines & Tough Cuts (Sheary vs. Brodzinski?)
41:58 - Final Preseason Preview: Miller Injury Update
47:02 - Panarin Contract Alert: No Discount Coming?
50:00 - Outro: Predictions Next Week!
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