It’s another dynamic duo of guests this week on the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Ron Duguay. Ron opens the show talking about the two reported plans for a potential NHL return and what it means for the Blueshirts.
Rangers legend Rod Gilbert then joins Ron and NY Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks. Gilbert talks about memories from his playing days in New York in the 1960s and ’70s and his journey to the NHL. The Hall of Famer also talks about his old teammate Brad Park and why his number should be retired in the rafters at Madison Square Garden. He explains why Rangers fans are like his family and also talks about his style of play and how it would translate in today’s game.
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Pete Stemkowski, a Rangers teammate of Gilbert’s in the ’70s, then joins the show. The Rangers radio voice looks back at how his career started with the Maple Leafs, going to the Red Wings and the trade that sent him to New York. Stemkowski shares memories of being around Gordie Howe. He also talks about his time in New York, his teammates, Park’s number potentially getting retired and what made those Rangers teams great. Stemkowski discusses winning a Stanley Cup title with the Maple Leafs and why that was so special. He also talks about Glen Sather the teammate and his thoughts on the current Rangers team.
Catch up on all episodes of “Up In The Blue Seats,” a New York Rangers podcast, by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Ron Duguay is joined every Wednesday by special Rangers guests.