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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.

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Rangers prospect set for pros after playoff loss ends junior career

New York Rangers prospect Liam Greentree can turn his eyes to the pros after his time junior hockey career ended Friday night. Greentree’s team, the Windsor Spitfires, couldn’t hold an early three-goal lead and lost 5-4 in overtime to the Kitchener Rangers on Friday night in Game 5 of the Ontario Hockey League’s Western Conference Final.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / May 3

The pressure is on for the Rangers draft

Soon enough we will know what pick the New York Rangers will be drafting with in the 2026 NHL Draft. No pressure on anyone or anything involved, but I believe the Rangers draft lottery balls and then the player selected will determine the present and future of the organization.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Rangers Should Make the Bold Move and Extend Gabe Perreault

Not too long ago, Gabe Perreault signed his entry-level contract (ELC) to join the New York Rangers. In fact, that took place about a year ago. While his ELC was for three seasons, he burned a year off by playing games late in 2024-25 and this season, meaning he is now scheduled to become a restricted free agent (RFA) by the summer of 2027.

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.

Jed Ortmeyer News / Forever Blueshirts / May 1

Jed Ortmeyer leaving Rangers after 9 years as player development head

The fallout from the New York Rangers struggles to develop young talent is leading to another shift in the front office. Former Ranger Jed Ortmeyer is leaving the Rangers after nine seasons as their director of player development to pursue other opportunities, according to Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic, citing an NHL source.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / May 1

Two Rangers prospects named finalists for OHL Captain’s Trophy

Two of the New York Rangers’ top prospects, Nathan Aspinall and Liam Greentree, could add some hardware after successful seasons in the Ontario Hockey League.

Braden Schneider News / Blue Seat Blogs / May 1

Braden Schneider’s trade value grows as playoff teams falter

As teams get eliminated from the playoffs, Braden Schneider’s trade value grows for the New York Rangers. The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers were both eliminated from the playoffs last night.

Vladislav Gavrikov News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Vladislav Gavrikov

The New York Rangers made a few key changes to their defense last offseason, including signing free agent Vladislav Gavrikov. Though the Rangers finished last in the Eastern Conference, he was a bright spot, providing steady play as many of their top players missed extended time with injuries or underperformed.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / May 1

Rangers have plenty of money to spend, but are there UFAs worth buying?

The New York Rangers have plenty of money to go shopping this summer as they try to build a team capable of returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after back-to-back postseason misses.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Which New York Rangers Are Core Players Moving Forward?

When the New York Rangers released their letter back in January to let fans know the team was heading into a retooling direction, they noted how they wanted to build around their core players.

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Hugo Ollas News / Inside The Rink / April 30

ECHL: Hugo Ollas Heads Back Home to Sweden

Goaltender Hugo Ollas is heading back home to Sweden to join the Nybro Vikings IF (HockeyAllsvenkan) after spending the last two seasons in the ECHL. He is the first member of the Bloomington Bison to take the overseas route since the 2025-26 season ended.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / April 30

Submit your questions for Live From the Blue Seats

Live From the Blue Seats will be back tonight as the gang regroups to talk the Rangers offseason strategy. They clearly need skill, everyone that has watched this team sees it.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / April 30

Rangers 2026 draft strategy should focus on talent and individual speed, not intangibles

As we get closer to the draft lottery, we’ve seen varying takes on who the Rangers will take depending on where they eventually wind up. While the specific players seem to be up for debate, the overall Rangers 2026 draft strategy is something most people agree on.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / April 30

Ex-Rangers GM explains what’s ‘not true’ about Fox, Panarin deals in 2019

It’s pretty safe to say that Jeff Gorton changed the trajectory and future of the New York Rangers within a span of roughly nine weeks during the 2019 NHL offseason.

Brady Tkachuk News / Forever Blueshirts / April 29

Brady Tkachuk sends clear message to Rangers, NHL about ‘frustrating’ trade rumors

Lest the New York Rangers or any other NHL team hoped to trade for Brady Tkachuk this offseason, the Ottawa Senators captain put a damper on all rumors, hoping to finally shut down speculation about his future.

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The 25 most memorable fictional sports media figures

Every sports fan has his or her favorite commentator, analyst, columnist, or media personality. However, some of the sports' best media types aren't even real.

New York Rangers News / The Lead / April 23

What Is the New York Rangers’ Dream 3-Year Gameplan?

Just two seasons ago, the New York Rangers won the NHL’s Presidents’ Trophy after finishing the regular season with the league’s best record. They joined the long list of teams to suffer from the trophy’s curse, losing to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Adam Fox News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17

Adam Fox opens up on future with Rangers amid impending retool

The New York Rangers are preparing to continue their retool this summer. New York finished as the worst team in the Eastern Conference, with just 77 points on the year.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17

Rangers J.T. Miller makes ‘priority’ claim about New York after dreadful season

The New York Rangers just endured a dreadful season, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. Now, as the Rangers’ offseason priorities begin, J.T.

Vincent Trocheck News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

‘I thought I was dying’: Rangers’ Trocheck reveals he had surgery on bacterial lung infection

A concerning situation occurred involving one of the NHL’s top veterans. When speaking to the media during the New York Rangers‘ locker cleanout day on Friday, forward Vincent Trocheck revealed that he had a bacterial infection in his lungs that kept him out for a considerable amount of time.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15

Rangers end last-place campaign with upset of Lightning

Tye Kartye scored the match's first two goals in a three-point showing and the visiting New York Rangers ended their season on a high note with a 4-2 win over the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.

Jonathan Quick News / Yardbarker / April 13

Jonathan Quick has earned a place in Rangers fans' hearts

Jonathan Quick played the final game of his surefire Hall of Fame career on Monday, recording a 3-2 loss against the Florida Panthers.

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Jonathan Quick News / Yardbarker / April 13

Dissecting the Hall of Fame case for Rangers G Jonathan Quick

Quick confirmed the news that Monday night's game will be his last in the NHL.

Quick loses final NHL game as Panthers beat Rangers

Quick has earned a place in Rangers fans' hearts

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson plays in 1,000th career NHL game

Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

Evgeni Malkin makes huge prediction about Ovechkin amid retirement rumors

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Rangers’ Gabe Perreault won’t win the Calder, but his rookie season deserves love

The New York Rangers haven’t exactly been known for their high-end player development in recent years. Alexis Lafreniere hasn’t lived up to expectations since going first overall in 2020.