Rink Rap: Dave Maloney on the Rangers' Retool — Trocheck Trade, Dorofeyev's Deal, Schneider's Future

Rink Rap: Dave Maloney on the Rangers' Retool — Trocheck Trade, Dorofeyev's Deal, Schneider's Future

From Rink Rap | A New York Rangers Podcast from Forever Blueshirts by Forever Blueshirts

July 7, 2026 · 52 min

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Dave Maloney joins Jim Cerny to discuss the New York Rangers' offseason moves and their implications for the team's future.

Former Rangers captain and MSG broadcaster Dave Maloney joins Jim Cerny to break down a busy start to the Rangers' offseason. They discuss the real impact of trading Vincent Trocheck, both on the ice and in the locker room, and what it means for a retooling roster. Dave and Jim dig into the remade second defense pairing with Pederson and Jersey, and why Braden Schneider's next contract might be the most important storyline of the summer. They also cover Pavel Dorofeyev's seven-year, $77 million commitment and what it says about the direction of the franchise, the surprising money behind the Yaroslav Korpisalo goaltending trade, and how the crease shakes out behind Igor Shesterkin. Plus, a look at how Toronto and Ottawa's own offseason drama, from Gavin McKenna to Brady Tkachuk, compares to the Rangers' path forward. A candid conversation about roster turnover, player loyalty, and what it takes to rebuild a contender. Chapters: 00:00 Cold open — Trocek trade risk teaser  00:56 Intro — Rink Rap podcast open, Jim Cerny welcomes Dave Maloney  02:16 Catching up — Dave's grandkids, life update, offseason mood  02:53 Toronto and Ottawa fan reactions — Gavin McKenna, Brady…

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