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New York Rangers’ 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27

The New York Rangers are always a team that tries to spend as close to the salary cap as possible. While they have had issues in the past giving out bad contracts, the way their money is allocated right now has left them in a pretty good position.

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5 years later: Pros and cons of Barclay Goodrow signing by Rangers

The New York Rangers were at a low ebb in July 2021. They were coming off their third non-playoff season in four years. Chris Drury was just a few weeks into his new position as general manager after owner James Dolan fired GM Jeff Gorton and team president John Davidson in early May.

Chris Drury News / Forever Blueshirts / July 22

Former Rangers forward Boo Nieves shares memorable Chris Drury story

When the New York Rangers headed into the NHL mandatory break in January 2019, young forward Boo Nieves considered his options with some time off. Not one of those options was to play in the minors.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 22

7 Weekly Thoughts: Rangers still have work to do

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 22

New York Rangers top-10 prospects after 2026 NHL Draft, offseason moves

The New York Rangers selected 17 players in the past two NHL Drafts and made several trades as part of the retool to restock their prospects pool with quality talent.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Revisiting the Canucks & Rangers J.T. Miller Trade

On Jan. 31, 2025, the Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers made one of the bigger trades of the 2024-25 season. After a lot of drama in Vancouver between J.T.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 22

3 Rangers prospects in top 100, including 1 in the top 10

Scott Wheeler released his top 100 prospects for the upcoming NHL season, and there are 3 Rangers prospects on his list. Alberts Smits, the Rangers 5th overall pick in June, its tops among the 3 Rangers prospects at 9th on Wheeler’s list, in the middle of his second tier of prospects.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

Rangers hire Quick, Brassard to staff

The New York Rangers are adding a couple of former players to their player development staff. On Tuesday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reported that the Rangers are hiring former goaltender Jonathan Quick to be the team’s new director of goaltending development.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21

Rangers hire Jonathan Quick as director of goaltending development

This news will keep Quick with the club that housed the final three seasons of his 19-year playing career.

Jack Campbell announces retirement from hockey

Five players the Rangers could target to wrap-up offseason

Wayne Gretzky News / Forever Blueshirts / July 21

30 years ago: Gretzky joins Rangers for final act of legendary career

New York Rangers fans were ecstatic on July 21, 1996, when Wayne Gretzky, the greatest scorer in NHL history, decided to rejoin old friend and former teammate Mark Messier on Broadway by signing a two-year, $8 million contract.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 20

How Rangers landed future icon in 2000 draft: ‘what about this Lundqvist guy?’

Don Maloney is one of the best players in New York Rangers history. But his greatest contribution to the organization came 11 years after his final game played with the Rangers.

Ryan Reaves News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 20

New Rangers pickup already trying out for retirement career

The New York Rangers have made moves this offseason to help improve their team, and one of the additions was Ryan Reaves. Outside of the ice, it seems like Reaves is trying to think if how he’ll spend his time after playing, and it might be as a broadcaster.

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The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

Will Cuylle News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Will Cuylle

The New York Rangers have had a difficult last two seasons after winning the Presidents’ Trophy in 2023-24. Though the team struggled and missed the playoffs in 2025-26, a few of their young players have shown promise, including winger Will Cuylle, who was strong defensively and chipped in offensively last season.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Rangers Looking To Make Another Forward Addition

It has been a fairly busy summer for the Rangers who have shaken things up in their forward group, their back end, and even between the pipes. The end result has been six newcomers joining the team.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Rangers sign Alberts Smits to entry-level contract

The New York Rangers announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Alberts Smits to a three-year, entry-level contract. At this point in time, there is no confirmation on the salary or cap hit for Smits’ contract, as well as if it contains any performance bonuses.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Rangers Sign Alberts Smits To Entry-Level Contract

The trend of recent first-round draft picks signing their entry-level contracts is continuing. The New York Rangers announced they’ve signed defenseman Alberts Smits to a three-year, entry-level contract.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 13

Rangers agree to $5.5 million contract with key defenseman

The New York Rangers have been one of the most active teams this offseason. The Rangers made multiple major moves, including trading for Pavel Dorofeyev and Marcus Pettersson.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Rangers sign Braden Schneider to one-year extension

The New York Rangers have come to terms with a young, homegrown blueliner. On Monday, the Rangers signed defenseman Braden Schneider to a one-year contract extension.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 12

How the New York Rangers could line up after active offseason

As things stand today, let’s prognosticate as to the Rangers opening-night lineup.

Six potentially productive NHL free agents looking for new teams

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Adam Fox News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

Could Rangers’ Adam Fox Be Next In Line to Ask for a Trade?

The New York Rangers could be facing another major decision down the line, as speculation mounts about the future of star defenseman Adam Fox. After a disappointing season that saw the Rangers miss the playoffs and finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, questions about the team’s direction are starting to grow.

Adam Fox News / Inside The Rink / July 4

Player Profile: Adam Fox

Adam Fox was born in Jericho, New York, on February 17th, 1998. Fox played youth hockey for the Long Island Gulls in the AYHL under14 league during the 2012-13 season as a 14-year-old.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club

Identical twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck were two of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

Pavel Dorofeyev News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade

The New York Rangers have made a notable addition to their forward group, acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev in a trade.

Jason Robertson reportedly rejected $120M offer from Kraken, nixing blockbuster trade

Can NHL teams turn to restricted free-agent market for relief?

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?

The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22

Five major storylines to watch leading up to 2026 NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Draft this weekend will mark the potential for some of the biggest offseason business the league conducts each year.

Five players Maple Leafs should target with second-round pick

Rangers give G Dylan Garand two-year extension

Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Dylan Garand News / Field Level Media / June 21

Rangers give G Dylan Garand 2-year extension

The New York Rangers are keeping one of their top internal goaltending options in place, signing Dylan Garand to a two-year contract extension. The team announced the deal Sunday, giving the 24-year-old another chance to build on a brief but strong first look in the NHL.