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Rangers’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed ahead of 2026-27 NHL season

The New York Rangers had the worst record in the NHL’s Eastern Conference last year, and that’s completely unacceptable for the Original 6 franchise. Rangers fans saw a team that was a step slow and was regularly beaten on home ice — where they struggled to score goals.

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An Adam Fox decision is looming for the New York Rangers

Very quietly, the New York Rangers may be facing a decision to make about one of their best players. When Adam Fox signed a long-term extension in 2021, it felt like he would be a Ranger forever.

Mika Zibanejad News / Forever Blueshirts / August 24

Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad shut out from NHL Network top-20 centers list

Even a return to his best playing self wasn’t enough for New York Rangers veteran Mika Zibanejad to land a spot on NHL Network’s ranking of the top-20 centers in the NHL.

Alberts Smits News / Forever Blueshirts / August 23

Rangers fans show patience, don’t want to rush top pick Alberts Smits: poll

It appears that New York Rangers fans have high expectations for top prospect Alberts Smits, but aren’t eager to see him rushed into the NHL just yet. The Rangers selected the mature and talented defenseman with the No.

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 23

NY Rangers Need To Improve Level of Play at MSG

There was a lot that went wrong for the New York Rangers during the 2025-26 NHL season that culminated in them finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference with only 77 points.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Vincent Iorio News / Blue Seat Blogs / August 22

Rangers re-sign Vincent Iorio to 1 year contract

The Rangers have re-signed defenseman Vincent Iorio to a one year, two way contract. The contract is similar to Scott Morrow’s one year contract, with an $850,000 NHL salary and a $125,000 AHL salary.

Alberts Smits News / New York Rangers On SI / August 22

Alberts Smits Projected for Aggressive Arrival With NY Rangers

With the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the New York Rangers selected defenseman Alberts Smits. Considered the most NHL-ready player at his position in the draft class, it made sense that the Rangers targeted him over other players, such as Chase Reid, who were thought to possess a higher ceiling.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 22

NY Rangers Will Have to Consider Pairing Two Top Offensive Players Together

The New York Rangers have had a very busy summer, and as the team prepares for next season, they will have some important lineup decisions to make. This

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / August 21

Rangers sign Vincent Iorio to one-year extension

The New York Rangers have come to terms with one of their young blueliners. On Friday, the Rangers announced that they have signed defenseman Vincent Iorio to a one-year contract extension.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21

Rangers Sign Vincent Iorio To One-Year Extension

The New York Rangers signed RFA defenseman Vincent Iorio to a one-year, two-way contract extension, per an official announcement. While New York did not officially disclose the financial terms of the extension, Vince Z.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 21

NY Rangers Could Have a Completely Different Identity Following Retool

As the New York Rangers get set for the upcoming season, the team will have a much different-looking roster. However, following one of the worst years

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 21

NY Rangers Forward Drawing Trade Interest From Maple Leafs

The New York Rangers have made a lot of changes to their roster this offseason, which was necessitated by the team finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference with only 77 points this past season.

Chris Drury News / Blue Seat Blogs / August 21

Ranger fans don’t trust Chris Drury

As a fan, one of the toughest challenges this offseason has been separating this objectively good Rangers offseason from the sense of fear and dread about Chris Drury and how he will manage to mess this up.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 21

NY Rangers Receive Uninspiring Long-Term Outlook

The New York Rangers are getting set for the upcoming season, and this offseason was all about the team getting better not only for the upcoming year, but for seasons to come. Following a last-place finish in the Eastern Conference, there was a desire to improve for the Rangers.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Rangers Need to Prioritize Gabe Perreault’s Development

While the New York Rangers had a frustrating 2025-26 season and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, the strong play of rookie winger Gabe Perreault was a bright spot.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 21

NY Rangers Front Office Hits Rock Bottom in Fan Poll

At the conclusion of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, a poll was taken of the New York Rangers fan base on several topics, including trust in team president and general manager Chris Drury.

Zach Berzolla News / Inside The Rink / August 21

ECHL: Reading Signs Two Time Kelly Cup Champion Zach Berzolla

The Reading Royals have signed two-time Kelly Cup Champion Zach Berzolla for the upcoming season. Berzolla, 28, joins the Reading Royals after winning the Kelly Cup with the Florida Everblades last season.

Igor Shesterkin News / New York Rangers On SI / August 20

Igor Shesterkin Can Carry NY Rangers Back to Postseason

The New York Rangers have been arguably the most disappointing team in the NHL over the last two seasons. After winning a franchise-record 55 games and recording 114 points to win the Presidents’ Trophy in the 2023-24 season, the team has missed the playoffs two years in a row.

Vincent Trocheck News / New York Rangers On SI / August 20

NY Rangers Counting on Young Forward To Help Replace Vincent Trocheck

It felt like a matter of when, not if, the New York Rangers were going to move on from Vincent Trocheck. Featured in plenty of trade rumors ahead of the deadline in March, those talks heated up even more in the offseason.

Scott Morrow News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Rangers Sign Scott Morrow To One-Year Deal

According to a team announcement, the New York Rangers have signed defenseman Scott Morrow to a one-year contract. The contract, a two-way deal, will pay him $850,000 at the NHL level with an AHL salary of $125,000, according to Puckpedia.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Rangers’ Worst-Case Scenarios For 2026-27

The New York Rangers are hoping the 2026-27 season goes better for them than the previous two seasons have. They are trying to get back to being a playoff team, but as we all know, the game of Hockey is also a game of luck.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 17

Rangers' Will Cuylle must prove his worth in contract year

New York Rangers fans are probably paying close attention to the situation of one player in particular heading into the 2026-27 season.

Rangers' one-year Braden Schneider extension raises questions

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New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 17

Rangers' one-year Braden Schneider extension raises questions

Schneider and the New York Rangers signed a new one-year agreement with a $5.5 million cap hit.

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Alexis Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Rangers Need Consistency From Alexis Lafreniere This Season

During Alexis Lafreniere’s six seasons with the New York Rangers, he has had some great hot streaks, but he has also had a lot of cold stretches. Last season, he struggled early on but played well on a new line in the second half to end the season on a high note.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 13

Rangers just made another failed season far more expensive

The New York Rangers did not spend the offseason behaving like a team willing to wait. Chris Drury changed the roster, surrendered valuable draft capital and placed another bet on a quick return to contention.

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