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Rangers Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Trade 26th Overall Pick

One thing is for certain this offseason, the New York Rangers don’t lack draft picks. And one of them needs to be in play in a move that drastically improves the state of the team – the 26th overall pick.

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Why the Rangers aren’t close to winning a Stanley Cup any time soon

The New York Knicks just won the NBA Finals, setting off a series of huge celebrations throughout New York. That’s what the New York Rangers have wanted to do every season during their current Stanley Cup drought.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 15

What’s next for Rangers after Hurricanes win Cup, busy offseason begins

For the 32nd consecutive season, the New York Rangers didn’t win the Stanley Cup. And for the first time since 2018, the new reigning champ is a division rival of the Rangers, after the Carolina Hurricanes knocked off the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to win the best-of-7 Stanley Cup Final.

Noah Laba News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 15

2025-2026 Noah Laba report card

What a year for Noah Laba. Not necessarily an after thought before the season started, but definitely not on the radar as the 3C by many, Laba forced his way onto the NHL roster and broke camp with the Rangers.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

Adam Fox News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Trading Adam Fox This Offseason Would Be a Mistake for the Rangers

Adam Fox has come up in trade talks already this offseason. The New York Rangers are entering a retool, and Fox has not said he is willing to see this retool through, so many fans are beginning to wonder if Fox has a future in New York.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 15

On the Vlad Gavrikov trade rumor

The Stanley Cup was awarded 12 hours ago, and we already have a new Rangers rumor. This time, it’s a Vlad Gavrikov trade rumor, as Mayor’s Manor, via SiriusXM, is reporting that Gavrikov may want out of New York.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 15

Why Rangers should consider Daxon Rudolph with No. 5 pick in draft, but there’s catch

Assuming that the top forward prospects — wings Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, and center Caleb Malhotra — are off the board by time the New York Rangers are on the clock with the No.

Matthew Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Matthew Robertson

Many of the New York Rangers’ top players had down seasons or missed extended time with injuries, and they finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Jordan Staal had interesting comments after winning Stanley Cup

Jordan Staal put the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Final run into perspective Sunday after beating the Vegas Golden Knights for the ultimate trophy at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

NHL News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 14

The Rangers need a culture reset

Mark Messier. Jaromir Jagr. Artemi Panarin. The New York Rangers have acquired many franchise players in their extensive history, and those are just a few of the players who badly wanted to be Rangers along the way.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 13

What Rangers Missing Out on by Not Getting to Draft Gavin McKenna

The New York Rangers still have the opportunity to add a high end prospect with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. But after a season that saw them finish with the third-worst record in the NHL (34-39-9), few players could have changed the trajectory of the franchise quite like Gavin McKenna.

Vincent Trocheck News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 13

Trading Vincent Trocheck is the key for the New York Rangers

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Producer JL and Dave talk how trading Vincent Trocheck is now the key for the Rangers and a quick turnaround into a Stanley Cup contender.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11

Free Agent Focus: New York Rangers

Free agency is under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Alexis Lafreniere News / The Sick Podcast / June 11

Should The Habs Bring Lafreniere Back Home?

Over the last week or so, there has been a lot of chatter on whether or not the Montreal Canadiens should consider bringing New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere back to his home province.

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Gabe Perreault

The New York Rangers had a frustrating 2025-26 season, as many of their star players underachieved, but the strong play of their rookies, including top prospect Gabe Perreault, was a bright spot.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / June 10

Murphy’s Hockey Law: Rangers Could Be Eyeing Trade With Sharks For Stenberg

Here’s the latest Murphy’s Hockey Law presented by TCS Customs and Logistics: According to a well-placed and trusted source, the New York Rangers have inquired about what it would take to acquire the second overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5

Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Dylan Larkin

Dylan Larkin, U.S. Olympian and Detroit Red Wings star center, has requested a trade.

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

Four teams that could land Dylan Larkin in a blockbuster trade

Potential trade destinations for Oilers’ Darnell Nurse

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Maple Leafs have reached out about trade for Rangers’ $40M center

According to Molly Walker of the New York Post, the Toronto Maple Leafs have reached out to the New York Rangers about a possible trade involving center Vincent Trocheck.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

Rangers Resume Trade Talks Involving Vincent Trocheck

According to NHL insider Chris Johnston, the New York Rangers have reopened trade talks involving Vincent Trocheck. Having put previous conversations on pause and hoping that more teams would show interest during the summer, GM Chris Drury is now revisiting talks and starting new ones.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Mitch Marner grateful for first Cup Final trip after enduring 'dark times in hockey'

How has John Tortorella impacted the Golden Knights?

Tortorella defends Jared Bednar in wake of West Final sweep

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27

Draft Situations The Rangers Should Monitor Closely

The last time the New York Rangers made the playoffs, they had 55 regular-season wins and needed two more to advance to the Stanley Cup final. Two years later, they have fallen far from that mountain top.

Peter Laviolette News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Peter Laviolette Reportedly Discussing NHL Comeback for 2026-27 Season

Between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, the New York Rangers posted a combined record of 94-59-11, making the Eastern Conference Finals in one of those two seasons and winning the Presidents' Trophy in 2024.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / May 13

Slipping to pick No. 5 isn't catastrophic for Rangers

The NHL Draft lottery went poorly for the Rangers. But the slip in draft position isn't as catastrophic as some believe.

Why Toronto is the perfect landing spot for Gavin McKenna

Theorizing a draft day trade for the Sharks

Pettersson, Zibanejad seen as potential Maple Leafs targets

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Should the Rangers commit to a retool or rebuild?

The New York Rangers followed up one nightmarish season with another. After parting ways with Peter Laviolette and hiring Mike Sullivan after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, the Rangers won just 34 games with the two-time Stanley Cup champion behind the bench, and now it’s on general manager Chris Drury to find a path forward.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Offseason Checklist: New York Rangers

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at the Rangers.