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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.

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Thoughts on the Dorofeyev trade, Rangers drafting Alberts Smits

The first day of the 2026 NHL Draft has come and gone, and the Rangers were big players. They made a big trade for RFA wing Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas and signed him to a massive contract at 7 years and $11 million.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / Forever Blueshirts / June 26

What’s next for Rangers after stunning Pavel Dorofeyev trade with Vegas

Talk about a major misdirection play. With many questioning their inactivity during a League-wide trade frenzy leading up to the 2026 NHL Draft this week, the New York Rangers ended up stealing the show Friday, acquiring highly-skilled forward Pavel Dorofeyev in a stunning trade with the Vegas Golden Knights.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 26

New York Rangers 2026 draft day 1 summary

It was a wild first day of the 2026 NHL Draft, with many top of the lineup players changing teams and even more first round draft picks on the move. The Rangers made one trade, one pick, and signed one massive contract.

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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?

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 26

Rangers see No. 5 overall pick Alberts Smits as 2‑way force on blue line

The New York Rangers used the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on Alberts Smits, a defenseman from Latvia who played professionally in Finland and Germany this past season.

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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 26

Rangers take Alberts Smits 5th overall

With the 5th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the New York Rangers take Alberts Smits. Smits was the most NHL ready defenseman on the board, even if Chase Reid was still available with the highest ceiling.

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.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Rangers trade intriguing forward to Canadiens ahead of NHL Draft

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has raised eyebrows for much of the last two years, and his latest move is producing the same reaction. With the 2026 NHL Draft looming, the Blueshirts are completing a trade with the Montreal Canadiens.

Mason Mctavish News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 26

Mason McTavish to the Rangers? Who should the Rangers take at 5th overall?

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Rob and Dave talk Mason McTavish to the Rangers, what that rumor looks like, and what the Rangers might give up to acquire him.

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.

Tony Deangelo News / Forever Blueshirts / June 26

Former Rangers defenseman re-ups for 2 years with Islanders

Tony DeAngelo, a defenseman who spent four seasons with the New York Rangers before being traded in 2021, re-signed with the New York Islanders on Friday.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 26

New York Rangers 2026 NHL Draft tracker: Selection, analysis for each pick

With an urgent need to restock their shallow prospect pool, the New York Rangers face a critical two days at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

2026 NHL Draft: Top five boom or bust prospects

Turns out, scouting teenagers isn’t easy. Even the brightest minds in hockey can be swayed by a certain skillset and archetype only to be burned one way or another.

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.

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Rangers give G Dylan Garand two-year extension

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

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

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

The New York Rangers entered this season with an excellent top defense pair of Adam Fox and Vladislav Gavrikov, but it was unclear which other defensemen they could rely on.

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.

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.

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

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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.