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Former Rangers star Ron Duguay collapses, loses several teeth

Former New York Rangers star forward Ron Duguay was hospitalized after being found unconscious at his home last week, his daughter Shay Thomas announced.

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3 reasons why Will Cuylle could land top-6 role with Rangers

Amid all the offseason changes for the New York Rangers, you haven’t heard Will Cuylle’s name mentioned much this summer. That’s due mainly to him being slotted in for third-line duty in 2026-27 after the Rangers acquired two forwards with higher pedigree, sniper Pavel Dorefeyev and veteran Oliver Bjorkstrand, to round out their top-six group.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 28

Key Area Unsurprisingly Seen as a Concern for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers have had a busy offseason, and the team is hoping to be much-improved for next year. However, if they are going to be successful, it could be a couple of veterans who will be key for the team. Coming off a terrible campaign, the Rangers made a ton of changes to their roster this summer.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

3 Players Who Could Surprisingly Make the Rangers’ Opening Night Roster

The New York Rangers want to make it back to the playoffs this season, like every team in the NHL, and they made some moves this offseason to prove they were willing to do whatever it takes to make it back to the postseason.

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 28

NY Rangers Star Predicted To Make World Roster for 2027 NHL All-Star Game

The front office of the New York Rangers has done a great job of upgrading the talent on the team’s roster this summer. After finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference this past season, something had to be done to shake the team up.

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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.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 27

NY Rangers Gearing up for Fourth Annual Shoulder Check Showcase

July 30th will mark the fourth annual Shoulder Check Showcase — a charity hockey game centered around supporting mental health awareness and human connection; the NHL is heavily involved, including many from the New York Rangers.

Dan Girardi News / Forever Blueshirts / July 27

Dan Girardi recalls trying to ‘win that damn silver thing’ with Rangers

In the 100-year history of the New York Rangers, only one player appeared in more Stanley Cup Playoff games than Dan Girardi. But despite spending the better part of the 2010s chasing the Cup, Girardi never got to experience winning a championship in New York.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 27

Reunion With Veteran Free Agent Makes Sense for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers have made a ton of changes so far this offseason, but the team might not be done before the start of the 2026-27 campaign. As expected this summer, the Rangers were a very active team in trying to retool their roster.

Marcus Pettersson News / New York Rangers On SI / July 27

Why Marcus Pettersson Waived No-Trade Clause for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers made a plethora of moves this offseason with the hope of turning things around on the ice. After finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference this past season, something had to be done with the roster.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / New York Rangers On SI / July 27

Analyzing if NY Rangers' Foward Pavel Dorofeyev Can Become a Star

As the offseason continues for the New York Rangers, there has been no shortage of news surrounding the team. This summer was expected to be a busy one for the Rangers, and that has certainly been the case.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 26

New Duo Should Greatly Enhance Defense for NY Rangers

The offseason has certainly been a busy one for the New York Rangers, and this is a team that is hoping to be much-improved this coming year. Following a terrible campaign last year in which they came in last place, the goal for the Rangers was to improve quite a bit this summer.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 26

New York Rangers’ Early 2026-27 Lineup Projections

The 2026-27 NHL season does not begin for another two months, but it’s never too early to begin making lineup projections for teams as the season gets closer.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / New York Rangers On SI / July 26

Pavel Dorofeyev's Golden Knights Playoff Usage Isn’t Concern With NY Rangers

The New York Rangers' biggest splash this offseason was acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2026 NHL Draft. A relatively steep price was paid, with the Rangers trading three picks, including two first-rounders, to the Golden Knights.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 25

NY Rangers' Defenseman Will Be Nice Upgrade for Unit Offensively

The New York Rangers have had a busy offseason, and this is a team that should be better heading into next year. As the Rangers started to prepare for the summer, there was no shortage of areas that they needed to address.

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Urho Vaakanainen News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Urho Vaakanainen

The New York Rangers did not reach their potential in 2025-26 and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. However, a bright spot was

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Rangers Could Be Ready to Trade $100M Worth of Contracts

The New York Rangers spent this offseason reshaping a roster that missed the playoffs entirely in 2025-26, and according to recent reporting, two more significant pieces could be on the move — for very different reasons.

Sean Durzi News / NHLFanCentral / July 24

Sean Durzi reacts to unexpected trade from Utah to Rangers

Sean Durzi has admitted that he did not see this trade coming. The Utah Mammoth defenseman just found out this month that his team had dealt him to the New York Rangers.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 23

Marcus Pettersson gets real on waiving NMC to join Rangers

The New York Rangers acquired veteran defenseman Marcus Pettersson from the Vancouver Canucks on July 1 in exchange for a conditional 2030 first-round draft pick.

Jonathan Quick 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

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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.

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 / 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.

Braden Schneider 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.

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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.