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Hello and Welcome to the Forgotten Hockey Players of Broadway Podcast. I welcome any and all suggestions and comments on what players you would like to have featured and how I can improve upon the podcast.

 

Jan 14, 2021

A nostalgic look back at our favorite hockey hero's who wore the red, white and blue for the Rangers during the 1960's,70's and 80's.

*In episode number 43 Tom, Rob and Mike preview the upcoming 2021 NY Rangers season.

* The Rangers start the season with back to back games against archrival NY Islanders.

*Some keys to the season:

*Will Shesterkin and Georgiev be able to assert themselves as a top goaltending tandem in their division and the league ?

* How will K'Andre Miller fit with Jacob Trouba on the first pair D ?

* Will Adam Fox and Ryan Lindgren pick up where they left off last season after an impressive rookie campaign for both players ?

* Will Tony DeAngelo continue his improved play and offensive production from last season ?

* Can Mika Zibanejad continue his ascension as one of the best centers in the league while raising the level of play of wingers Buchnevich and Kreider.

* Number one draft pick Alexis Lafrenière starts his NHL career with the Rangers on the third line with Filip Chytil and Julien Gauthier. Can the youngsters develop into a dominant offensive force for the club ?

* Will Kappo Kakko rebound from a mediocre rookie season and develop into an NHL Superstar ?

* Does Coach Quinn have to guide the club to the playoffs in this his third season ?

* What effect will another season played under strict Covid 19 protocols and without fans have on the club and the League ? 

* The Rangers will be competing in the most physical and rugged division in the NHL. Do they have the size and grit to compete for an entire season ?