‘Up In The Blue Seats’ Podcast Episode 136: Dissecting Igor Shesterkin’s Struggles

The Rangers are human.

They have lost three of their last four games as they face their first rough patch of the season.

Vezina-winning goalie Igor Shesterkin is in a rough patch of his own this season, not playing like the all-world goaltender that Rangers fans have seen.

What has gone wrong for Shesterkin?

The “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast crew is here to break it all down. Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts dissect Shesterkin’s struggles, the Rangers’ rough week and what positives came out of the past week.

You can listen to or watch the podcast below.

Up In The Blue Seats Podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker & Andrew Harts:

• ROUGH PATCH: Rangers have lost three of their last four, including a 7-3 loss Tuesday night against the Maple Leafs.
• IGOR NOT HIMSELF: What is going on with Igor Shesterkin? Do they play differently in front of Igor vs. Jonathan Quick? Quick has been tremendous this season.

Larry Brooks, The Post’s Hall of Fame hockey columnist

• IGOR’S STRUGGLES: Dissecting the struggles of the Rangers goalie. Boiling frustration for him. Needs to work on the mental side as much as technique. It’s not fully on him.
• HENRIK: Recalling when Lundqvist would miss a few starts or not start two games in a row and how it was a story.
• BLAKE WHEELER: Played his best game on Tuesday against the Maple Leafs. Looking like he could be a home run signing.
• JIMMY VESEY: First line in the future? He has a lot of confidence right now. He has become an important part of the team.
• BARCLAY GOODROW: Only missed one game after hit to the face and spitting out part of his jaw. He’s a beast.

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