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Blueshirt Bandwidth #109: Kucherov or Larkin? Plus a Rangers Panic Check

Two bad weeks and the panic is setting in. Joe and Chip explain why it’s too early, and then debate whether Nikita Kucherov or Dylan Larkin would help the Rangers more.

By Eric Kohn · Blue Shirt banter

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 2:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Blueshirt Bandwidth #109 analyzes the Rangers' recent form alongside Nikita Kucherov's trade request and Dylan Larkin's suspension.
The hosts assess New York's two-week skid, Dylan Garand's goaltending, and Will Cuylle's positional shift to center.
The episode examines reported financial losses for the Rangers and the potential impact on future rebuild plans.

The Story in 60 Seconds

In Episode 109 of Blueshirt Bandwidth, hosts Joe and Chip assess the New York Rangers following a two-week skid and a victory over the St. Louis Blues. The podcast examines team performance issues, including Dylan Garand's play in goal, offensive struggles, the shift of Will Cuylle to center, and reported financial losses affecting potential rebuild plans.

The hosts also discuss wider NHL news, focusing on Nikita Kucherov's trade request, Dylan Larkin's suspension with Detroit, and Quinn Hughes' future in Minnesota. The episode concludes with listener mailbag questions concerning Alberts Smits, Dave Maloney's potential replacement, and Filip Chytil.

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