About Dave Shapiro

Dave founded Blue Seat in December 2008. A rookie blogger at the time, Dave has quickly become a respected blogger amongst Ranger fans. With over 10 years dedicated to this site, Dave has no intentions of slowing down. Dave is also a regular on the podcast Live From The Blue Seats.

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Artemi Panarin future Rangers
Jul 11, 2025
Live From the Blue Seats is back to discuss Artemi Panarin's future with the Rangers, and how the kids may…
NHL: New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes
Jul 10, 2025
Live From the Blue Seats is recording tonight. Rob, JL, and I will be talking what’s left for the offseason,…
Pruning the Rangers prospect tree is an endless cycle that may impact Brennan Othmann this season
Jul 10, 2025
Pruning the Rangers prospect tree is a cyclical exercise, but this time around it may impact a key prospect like…
Is it fair to call the Rangers rebuild a failure?
Jul 9, 2025
Was the New York Rangers rebuild a failure? Was it a success? Both? Neither? This is a difficult question that…
Brennan Othmann could fill one of the open Rangers roster spots
Jul 9, 2025
With at least three open Rangers roster spots, there will be a good amount of competition at camp and in…
Should the Rangers extend Artemi Panarin?
Jul 8, 2025
Should the Rangers extend Artemi Panarin? If so, then what's the hold up? Why have we heard nothing about it…
Of the big Rangers free agency rumors, Tanner Jeannot was almost a Ranger
Sometimes the best Rangers free agency rumors are the ones that never materialized. Tanner Jeannot, for example, was almost a…
Brendan Brisson when he was with Vegas
Jul 7, 2025
The New York Rangers have re-signed AHL forward Brendan Brisson to a one year, two way contract.
NY Rangers fan confidence poll
Jul 7, 2025
NY Rangers fans vote on their confidence in the Blueshirts following the first week of free agency.
Chris Drury's plan is coming into focus, as Live From the Blue Seats discusses
Jul 4, 2025
Chris Drury's plan for the New York Rangers is finally coming to light, as he revamps the Blueshirts roster with…