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Rangers rumors: The next Chris Drury re-tool trade could involve 23-year-old forward

It was a very rough season for the New York Rangers, who were not only the NHL’s worst club on home ice but also came nowhere close to making the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Rangers likely to trade Brett Berard

Per Kevin Weekes, it looks the Rangers are likely to trade Brett Berard. This should come as no surprise to anyone, as Berard simply hasn’t progressed the way Mike Sullivan and Chris Drury had hoped.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / June 10

Murphy’s Hockey Law: Rangers Could Be Eyeing Trade With Sharks For Stenberg

Here’s the latest Murphy’s Hockey Law presented by TCS Customs and Logistics: According to a well-placed and trusted source, the New York Rangers have inquired about what it would take to acquire the second overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Urho Vaakanainen News / Forever Blueshirts / June 9

New York Rangers report cards: Grading defensemen Will Borgen, Urho Vaakanainen

Neither Will Borgen nor Urho Vaakanainen is a star for the New York Rangers. But each defenseman has a specific role on the Rangers defense corps, a unit that certainly had its ups and downs in 2025-26.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'No.1 NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 9

Rangers rumors: New York unlikely to re-sign veteran forward

It was another disappointing season for the New York Rangers in 2025-26. After missing the playoffs for a second straight year, it seems the front office will be making some major moves this offseason, including the Rangers potentially trading Vincent Trocheck.

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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 / Forever Blueshirts / June 9

Rangers embracing Knicks quest for NBA title: ‘city going bananas’

On a beautiful late spring afternoon in Manhattan on Monday, there were Adam Fox, Vincent Trocheck, and Jonathan Quick posing for pictures on their way to Madison Square Garden.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 9

The 2 free agents Rangers are ‘keeping an eye on’ ahead of July 1

The New York Rangers are coming off one of the worst seasons in recent memory, finishing 34-39-9 and dead last in the Eastern Conference in 2025-26. General

Adam Edstrom News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 9

2025-2026 Adam Edstrom report card

Much like Matt Rempe, Adam Edstrom’s last few seasons have been completely derailed by injuries. Both signed to identical two year, $975,000 contracts last summer, it seems the Rangers have wanted these two to compete for the 12F/13F spot.

Jason Robertson News / Forever Blueshirts / June 9

Wishful thinking: RFA targets for Rangers, including Jason Robertson

The New York Rangers have plenty of money to spend when free agency opens on July 1 – nearly $26.6 million, according to PuckPedia. They desperately need impact players.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / June 7

Why Rangers face Sedins-like obstacle when considering Ruck twins in 2026 draft

There are plenty of reasons for the New York Rangers to consider the Ruck twins if either or both are still available at No. 26 when the Blueshirts come to the podium to make their second pick of the first round in the 2026 NHL Draft.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 7

3 Rangers rumors that make no sense

There’s always plenty of rumors that happen around the NHL offseason, and with the regular season over, that’s the case this year as well. We’re hearing all types of rumors about the New York Rangers, and while some make sense, there are many Rangers rumors that make no sense.

Igor Shesterkin News / The Hockey Writers / June 7

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Igor Shesterkin

The New York Rangers did not play to their potential this season as they finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. While this was a frustrating season, there were some bright spots as many of their rookies played well, and some of their key veterans, including star goalie Igor Shesterkin, played at a high level.

Jonny Brodzinski News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 6

Rangers likely to lose Jonny Brodzinski in free agency

Per Peter Baugh, the Rangers are likely to lose Jonny Brodzinski to free agency. Brodzinski, who has been with the Rangers organization since the 2020-2021 season, has been a great story for the Blueshirts.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 6

Best Rangers options with No. 5 pick at NHL Draft after scouting combine

While most of the hockey world kept its attention locked on the Stanley Cup Final, another key event, one far more important to the New York Rangers, quietly unfolded in Buffalo this past week.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

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

Four teams that could land Dylan Larkin in a blockbuster trade

Potential trade destinations for Oilers’ Darnell Nurse

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

J.T. Miller News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: J.T. Miller

The New York Rangers entered the 2025-26 season with hopes of making the playoffs, but finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, as many of their key players missed extended time with injuries or underperformed.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Maple Leafs have reached out about trade for Rangers’ $40M center

According to Molly Walker of the New York Post, the Toronto Maple Leafs have reached out to the New York Rangers about a possible trade involving center Vincent Trocheck.

Chris Drury News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

3 Things Rangers GM Chris Drury Must Avoid Doing This Offseason

With how poorly this season went for the New York Rangers, this offseason is going to be a big indicator of where this team wants to go in the future. General manager Chris Drury has stated multiple times that the Rangers are not entering another rebuild and used the term “retool” instead.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Mitch Marner grateful for first Cup Final trip after enduring 'dark times in hockey'

How has John Tortorella impacted the Golden Knights?

Tortorella defends Jared Bednar in wake of West Final sweep

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27

Draft Situations The Rangers Should Monitor Closely

The last time the New York Rangers made the playoffs, they had 55 regular-season wins and needed two more to advance to the Stanley Cup final. Two years later, they have fallen far from that mountain top.

Peter Laviolette News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Peter Laviolette Reportedly Discussing NHL Comeback for 2026-27 Season

Between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, the New York Rangers posted a combined record of 94-59-11, making the Eastern Conference Finals in one of those two seasons and winning the Presidents' Trophy in 2024.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / May 13

Slipping to pick No. 5 isn't catastrophic for Rangers

The NHL Draft lottery went poorly for the Rangers. But the slip in draft position isn't as catastrophic as some believe.

Why Toronto is the perfect landing spot for Gavin McKenna

Theorizing a draft day trade for the Sharks

Pettersson, Zibanejad seen as potential Maple Leafs targets

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Should the Rangers commit to a retool or rebuild?

The New York Rangers followed up one nightmarish season with another. After parting ways with Peter Laviolette and hiring Mike Sullivan after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, the Rangers won just 34 games with the two-time Stanley Cup champion behind the bench, and now it’s on general manager Chris Drury to find a path forward.

Tanner Glass News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Rangers Promote Tanner Glass To Director Of Player Development

The New York Rangers have made their first change of the summer. The club has released Jed Ortmeyer from his role as Director Of Player Development and promoted Tanner Glass in his spot per Vincent Z.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Offseason Checklist: New York Rangers

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at the Rangers.