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The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast: Rangers NHL Draft and Trades
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Jul 8, 20261:13:06
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In this episode of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast, AJ, Dan, and Nick break down all the latest news surrounding the New York Rangers. The guys kick things off by discussing the NHL Draft and what Rangers fans can expect from top prospect Alberts Šmits. Could he earn a spot in the opening-night lineup, or is more development needed before he makes the jump?
The conversation then shifts to the Rangers' busy offseason, including the acquisition of Pavel Dorofeyev, the trade sending Vincent Trocheck to Utah, and the addition of Marcus Pettersson. The hosts debate whether Chris Drury paid the right price in each move, if the Trocheck trade brought back fair value, and what these deals mean for the Rangers' roster heading into the new season.
Tune in for analysis, reactions, and plenty of Rangers talk as AJ, Dan, and Nick break down one of the biggest offseason stretches for the Blueshirts.
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"The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast: Rangers NHL Draft and Trades" is an episode of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 13 min. Published July 8, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
