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Originally started by two college friends in August 2020, Ice Cold Takes: A New York Rangers Hockey Podcast, now known as Ice Cold Takes: A New York Sports Podcast, features the sports conversations you would have with your friends, family, and people you meet at the bar. Joey DiMeglio hosts the show, welcoming all guests, including players, writers, analysts, and even Twitter personalities, to talk Rangers hockey and Mets baseball and make bold, but spot-on takes that are chilled to the bone!

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Episode 234: Artemi Panarin On the Way Out?

2026/01/31

The Rangers held Artemi Panarin out of the lineup this week for roster management purposes, hinting at a trade. What can the Rangers fetch for the superstar winger? Plus, the Mets made more moves that made us happy!

Episode 233: The Letter 2.0

2026/01/18

Rangers General Manager Chris Drury sent out a letter to fans on Friday stating that the team was going to take a step back and go through a retool. What needs to happen for this to go right for the Rangers?

Episode 232: Othmann, Perreault Called Up

2025/12/20

The Rangers called up two of their young players in Brennan Othmann and Gabe Perreault on Wednesday as they look to add more scoring to their lineup. Plus, Joey and Phil go off on how David Stearns has handled the offseason for the Mets thus far.

Episode 231: Ft. Matthew Mugno

2025/12/14

Matthew Mugno from PuckTalkCS joins to discuss the Rangers' latest stretch of games. Plus, what the Rangers should do with Scott Morrow and an interesting conversation about player development.

Episode 230: Adam Fox to LTIR

2025/12/06

The Rangers were dealt a crushing blow last weekend as Adam Fox was injured and placed on long-term injured reserve. However, Vladislav Gavrikov has stepped up his game this season and the Rangers might have a new look third line. Plus, Joey and Phil talk about the Brandon Nimmo trade.

Episode 229: The Rangers Are Goal-Deficient

2025/11/22

Joey and Phil talk about the recent stretch of games for the Rangers, including another lackluster performance on home ice against the Red Wings, which featured a Jonathan Quick tirade at the end of the game. Plus, Joey goes on a rant about square pegs and round holes.

Episode 228: WE ARE BACK

2025/11/15

Joey returns from his hiatus with a new co-host to talk about the start of the Rangers season, including improvements to the defense and offensive woes at home. Plus, a chilly Ice Cold Takes segment on if the Rangers should trade Artemi Panarin.

Episode 227: Live in North Carolina ft. Grace & Nick!

2025/05/11

Joey traveled to North Carolina this weekend with Evan and Matt from Rangers Central for Nick and Grace's wedding! The boys were also joined by Nick's brother Joe to talk more about Mike Sullivan, Calvin de Haan, and trades we would like to see the Rangers make in the offseason.

Episode 226: Mike Sullivan Hired as NYR Head Coach

2025/05/03

The Rangers hired Mike Sullivan to be their next head coach after he left the Penguins earlier in the week. Joey gives his thoughts on the hiring, how it will help the Rangers moving forward, and the changes Sullivan could make next season.

Episode 225: Chris Drury Extends w/ NYR + Breakup Day

2025/04/26

Chris Drury signed a multi-year contract to remain President and General Manager of the Rangers. Plus, the Rangers players had breakup day with the media on Monday and had some interesting things to say about communication. Joey picked apart their "accountability."

Episode 224: More Rangers Drama as Season Finally Ends

2025/04/19

The Rangers ended their season on Thursday, but not without more off-ice news surrounding them, as Calvin de Haan made headlines and a report was published about a sexual assault allegation against Artemi Panarin. To top it all off, head coach Peter Laviolette and associate coach Phil Housley were both fired as Joey was about to start recording.

Episode 223: Are the Rangers Worth Watching?

2025/04/12

The Rangers are nearly at the end of their embarrassing season, after three more bad losses to the Devils, Lightning, and Flyers this week. Joey talks about the biggest changes he'd like to see for next season and if he thinks the Rangers can become playoff contenders again.

Episode 222: Gabe Perreault's NHL Debut

2025/04/05

Gabe Perreault signed his entry-level contract this week and made his NHL debut on Wednesday. Joey talks about how the Rangers can fix their power play, and Matt and Evan from Rangers Central join to talk about the Mets and their home opener.

Episode 221: Time for a Coaching Change?

2025/03/29

Joey expresses his frustration with the Rangers after their latest disappointing loss to the Ducks on Friday. Is it time for the Rangers to move on from Peter Laviolette?

Episode 220: Dissecting Rangers Analytics ft. Corey Sznajder

2025/03/22

Corey Sznajder of All Three Zones joins to discuss the Rangers' biggest issues this season and analyze their defensive deficiencies.

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4.7 out of 5

41 reviews

★★★★★

Pus Doc 2023/06/24

Great podcast

Joe you’re the best and you have a great show. Please do more shows on baseball and start one on the Knicks

★☆☆☆☆

docdjb 2025/04/20

Pizza shop worker expresses Opinion on sexual assault

Joey difuklio excuses behavior. My bad for listening to this moron. But i won’t listen again. You feel uneasy joey pizza. If it was your sister...

★★★★★

mtchmon 2023/02/06

Good Young and from the heart

These kids are genuine. They sound young but put forth a passionate and colorful fan following of the sport. I have been a Ranger fan, most likely, si...

★★★★★

AreWhy 2023/01/09

I like them

I think these guys do know what they are talking about. For fans they are more knowledgeable than NY Post writers. I like this a lot, all Ranger talk,...

★★★★★

sports bliss 2022/07/13

ny rangers pod

If you like the NY Rangers and Hockey, you gotta check these guys out. They cover everything Rangers in agreat way.

★★★★★

your friend Kevinnn 2022/06/14

Joeyyyyyyy

Joeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

★★★★★

da butcher 2022/04/16

Bagging

Hosts getting bagged too often

★★☆☆☆

nyc commuter 500 2022/05/18

Seemingly no expertise here

Your basic fans who really think they know more than they do . Condescending listen. Just not impressed. Boring Hopefully with time and maturity, it...

★★★★★

Montsee Monstah xD 2020/11/23

accurately titled

the takes, are indeed cold

★★★☆☆

Jose - NYR Fan in NJ 2021/01/30

Say his name right please!!!!

Guys I’m generally enjoying the show, but please please start saying Lafreniere’s name correctly. I cringe every time you guys say it the way you guys...

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