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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 28
Thoughts on the Rangers 2026 NHL Draft 
The Rangers 2026 NHL Draft has come and gone, with the Rangers making 9 total selections, one on Day 1 and 8 on Day 2. There was a clear theme to their draft approach, as the Rangers 2026 NHL Draft focused on speed, skating, and high ceiling skill.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 28
Why Rangers drafted Alberts Smits with No. 5 pick: ‘top player out of that grouping’
The New York Rangers had several highly regarded defenseman to choose from when they were on the clock with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Adam Edstrom News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 28
Thoughts on the Adam Edstrom trade
The Rangers had a pretty strong Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft, with one “major” roster move in the Adam Edstrom trade. The Adam Edstrom trade caught some by surprise, but it was always a very likely scenario this offseason.
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?
Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27
Rangers’ 4th round pick Spencer Bowes really loves Sidney Crosby
The New York Rangers made one of the biggest moves on the first day of the draft when they acquired high-scoring Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights.
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 27
New York Rangers 2026 Draft day 2 summary
It was less wild than Day 1 for the Blueshirts, but the New York Rangers 2026 Draft day 2 was still active, making 8 picks today. The Rangers also made one minor trade, sending Adam Edstrom to Nashville for a draft pick.
Adam Edstrom News / Field Level Media / June 27
Rangers ship Adam Edstrom to Nashville for prospect, draft pick
The New York Rangers have traded center Adam Edstrom to the Nashville Predators in exchange for prospect Massimo Rizzo and the No. 148 draft pick. The Rangers announced the move on Saturday, the second day of the NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
Pavel Dorofeyev News / Forever Blueshirts / June 27
Trade Grades: Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas during NHL Draft
The New York Rangers entered Friday with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft — a small consolation prize after finishing last in the Eastern Conference with 77 points (34-39-9).
Adam Edstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27
Predators Acquire Adam Edstrom
The New York Rangers have traded forward Adam Edstrom to the Nashville Predators. The deal was first reported by Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic. Edstrom is entering the final season of a two-year, $1.95MM contract signed with New York in June 2025.
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 27
Rangers select center Tomas Chrenko with third 3rd round pick, 81st overall
With their third 3rd round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the New York Rangers selected center Tomas Chrenko. Chrenko was ranked very high, so getting him at 81st overall is tremendous value and a true high ceiling bet by the Rangers.
New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Rangers selects Tomas Chrenko with No. 81 overall pick in NHL Draft
The New York Rangers have taken Tomas Chrenko with the No. 81 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on Saturday. In his final ranking of the top 120 prospects available in this year’s draft, Daily Faceoff prospect analyst Steven Ellis ranked Chrenko as the No.
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.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 27
New York Rangers Draft Ben MacBeath 64th Overall
With the 64th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Rangers have selected Ben MacBeath from the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Ben MacBeath is a good two-way defenseman, playing massive minutes for the Calgary Hitmen as a draft eligible.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Rangers Draft Alberts Smits 5th Overall
With the 5th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Rangers have selected Alberts Smits from Jukurit of the Finland Liiga. The New York Rangers added a potential cornerstone to their blue line on Friday night, selecting defenseman Alberts Smits with the 5th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
New York Rangers select Alberts Šmits No. 5 overall in 2026 NHL Draft
Score a big one for Latvia. The New York Rangers selected defenseman Alberts Šmits, 18, with the xx overall pick Friday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
NHL 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.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Rangers trade Berard to Canadiens for Trudeau
A player long expected to be on the move was finally traded on Friday, as the New York Rangers have dealt winger Brett Berard to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for minor-league defenseman William Trudeau.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25
Rangers Hoping For Young Player In Vincent Trocheck Trade
New York continues to look for new players, but the clock appears to be ticking. According to The Athletic, the New York Rangers remain in trade talks to move off Vincent Trocheck and would prefer a package that would bring in a young player, ideally on an NHL roster.
Alexis Lafreniere News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25
Rangers rumors: Alexis Lafreniere gets major trade update before 2026 NHL Draft
The New York Rangers are looking ahead to the 2026 NHL Draft, which begins on Friday. They own the fifth overall pick in this draft after a rather disappointing season.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
3 Rangers Storylines to Follow Heading Into the 2026 NHL Draft
The NHL offseason is in full swing with many major trades already being made ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft this week and free agency on July 1. One team that has been quiet so far has been the New York Rangers, and with the team wanting to be better next season, it’s safe to assume they won’t stay quiet for long.
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.
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.
Vincent Trocheck News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17
Big Change Suggests New Level of Urgency Around Trocheck Trade from Rangers
The New York Rangers may be inching closer to a significant offseason decision involving veteran center Vincent Trocheck, and a recent agency change could help make that trade possible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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