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Drew Fortescue eyes berth on Rangers blue line after promising NHL debut

Drew Fortescue is taking part in the New York Rangers development camp in Tarrytown, New York, this week with two goals in mind for the next year: To earn a college degree and a berth on the Blueshirts’ blue line.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 30

Where Rangers stand after deadline for extending qualifying offers in NHL

For the New York Rangers, deciding which players did, and didn’t, receive qualifying offers was pretty standard business Monday. The Rangers qualified defensemen Braden Schneider, Scott Morrow, Vincent Iorio, and William Trudeau, and forward Pavel Dorofeyev.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Meet the Kraken’s 2026 NHL Draft Class

On June 26 and 27, the NHL hosted the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, New York. Players from all over gathered in upstate New York to have their dreams realized: getting their names called to play for one of the 32 NHL teams.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 30

2026 Rangers Draft Recap

The 2026 NHL Draft is in the books, and it was one to remember for both the league and the Rangers. Top 10 picks were knowingly moved for the first time

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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.

EJ Emery News / Forever Blueshirts / June 30

EJ Emery raves about Rangers top pick: ‘he’s going to be awesome player’

Maybe one day EJ Emery and Alberts Smits will patrol the blue line together for the New York Rangers. A pair of first-round draft picks, one a right-shot (Emery), the other a lefty.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 30

What is going on with Vincent Trocheck?

Chris Drury has made plenty of confusing moves since taking over as the General Manager of the New York Rangers. Drury has shipped away plenty of fan favorites,

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 29

Latest trade rumor links Rangers to Hurricanes defenseman: ‘made a pitch’

Let’s just say that it appears New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has a slew of irons in the fire, trying to fast-track their current retool and rebuild the organizational depth chart.

Vincent Trocheck News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Rangers won’t trade Vincent Trocheck if they can’t maximize return

General manager Chris Drury of the New York Rangers has been trying to trade second-line center Vincent Trocheck for several months now, but at both the trade deadline and during the NHL Draft, a deal did not materialize.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Predators acquire forward from Rangers

The Nashville Predators acquired forward Adam Edstrom from the New York Rangers in a trade announced Saturday by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chris MacFarland.

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.

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.

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.

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

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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.

Pavel Dorofeyev 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.

Jason Robertson reportedly rejected $120M offer from Kraken, nixing blockbuster trade

Can NHL teams turn to restricted free-agent market for relief?

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?

The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Brett Berard News / Field Level Media / June 26

Canadiens acquire F Brett Berard from Rangers

The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Brett Berard from the New York Rangers on Friday in exchange for defenseman prospect William Trudeau. Berard, 23, was held off the scoresheet in 13 games last season and has recorded 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 48 career games with New York since being drafted in the fifth round in 2020.

Vincent Trocheck 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.

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.

Five players Maple Leafs should target with second-round pick

Rangers give G Dylan Garand two-year extension

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

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

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.