Episode 186 of the "New Ice City" podcast debates the merits of the New York Rangers' decision to send the No. 12 overall pick in Friday's NHL Draft to the Pittsburgh Penguins in favor of keeping their 2026 first-rounder. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano reveals everything he's hearing about the trade market and the Blueshirts' plans for free agency next week, including the likelihood of trading K'Andre Miller and replacing him with UFA defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. 

<p>Episode 186 of the "New Ice City" podcast debates the merits of the New York Rangers' decision to send the No. 12 overall pick in Friday's NHL Draft to the Pittsburgh Penguins in favor of keeping their 2026 first-rounder. Plus, host Vincent Mercogliano reveals everything he's hearing about the trade market and the Blueshirts' plans for free agency next week, including the likelihood of trading K'Andre Miller and replacing him with UFA defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov.&nbsp;</p>

 “New Ice City” is a weekly podcast hosted by Vincent Mercogliano, New York Rangers beat reporter and NHL analyst for the USA TODAY Network. Each episode will feature Vince’s insights on the latest news and rumblings surrounding the Blueshirts, as well as interviews with an array of guests from the hockey world. Download and subscribe on any platform where you find your podcasts, or by visiting lohud.com/rangers.

<p>&nbsp;&ldquo;New Ice City&rdquo; is a weekly podcast hosted by Vincent Mercogliano, New York Rangers beat reporter and NHL analyst for the USA TODAY Network. Each episode will feature Vince&rsquo;s insights on the latest news and rumblings surrounding the Blueshirts, as well as interviews with an array of guests from the hockey world. Download and subscribe on any platform where you find your podcasts, or by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://lohud.com/rangers" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://lohud.com/rangers&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1601491462585000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG2CX_qnviu7IZNmkv6U7mBx0a5Qg">lohud.com/rangers</a>.</p>

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