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Rangers sign first-round pick to three year, entry level contract

The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Alberts Smits, the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, to a three-year entry-level contract, team president and general manager Chris Drury announced on Wednesday.

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Vincent Trocheck News / Forever Blueshirts / July 16

Trocheck family says goodbye to Rangers: ‘Quite the chapter for us’

Roughly six months of waiting, worry, and mixed emotions came to an end for the Trocheck family on July 1. That’s when the New York Rangers finally pulled the trigger and traded Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 16

Where should Alberts Smits start the 2026-2027 season?

A major storyline in training camp this September is going to be where their 5th overall pick starts the 2026-2027 season. Should Alberts Smits start in the AHL?

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Matthew Robertson News / Forever Blueshirts / July 16

Why Rangers’ Matthew Robertson faces big challenge to keep lineup spot

For young New York Rangers defenseman Matthew Robertson, the road to being an NHL regular went right back to being bumpy again this summer. Robertson isn’t all that young by NHL standards — at 25, he’s entering only his second full season in the League.

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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 / Blue Seat Blogs / July 15

Rangers sign 5th overall pick Alberts Smits to 3 year entry level contract

The New York Rangers have signed 2026 1st round pick Alberts Smits to his 3 year entry level contract. Smits was taken 5th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, with some minor controversy as Chase Reid was still on the board.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 15

What’s next after Rangers sign top pick Alberts Smits to entry-level contract

Next stop training camp, where Alberts Smits hopes to land a spot on the Opening Night roster with the New York Rangers. This after the 18-year-old defenseman signed his three-year entry-level contract Wednesday.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Rangers sign Alberts Smits to entry-level contract

The New York Rangers announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Alberts Smits to a three-year, entry-level contract. At this point in time, there is no confirmation on the salary or cap hit for Smits’ contract, as well as if it contains any performance bonuses.

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.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / July 15

Rangers visit Bruins in 1st-ever September season opener

The New York Rangers will start their 101st NHL season by doing something they didn’t do in any of the first 100 – playing a regular-season game in September.

Braden Schneider News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

3 Options the Rangers Have With Schneider Now Signed

The New York Rangers got one of their last pieces of offseason work done when they signed Braden Schneider to a one-year extension worth $5.5 million. They now have their defense locked up heading into this season, but just because they signed him does not mean he will be on the team come opening night.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 14

Rangers’ Alberts Smits Top-10 NHL prospect in latest expert ranking

The New York Rangers placed three players in The Athletic’s annual ranking of the top-100 NHL prospects, including two in the top-20. Defenseman Alberts Smits ranked No.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 14

Should Rangers sign Gabe Perreault to extension sooner rather than later?

The New York Rangers don’t have to decide on Gabe Perreault’s future today. But after watching the Leo Carlsson offer sheet drama, Rangers general manager Chris Drury may want to start thinking about Perreault’s next contract and long-term future sooner rather than later.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 14

5 things that must happen for Rangers return to playoffs in 2026-27

For New York Rangers fans, this is the time to fantasize about returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a two-year absence. With apologies to William

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Braden Schneider News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 14

Thoughts on the Braden Schneider contract

For all intents and purposes, the New York Rangers wrapped up their offseason with the Braden Schneider contract extension late yesterday afternoon. Schneider signed a one year contract extension worth $5.5 million.

Braden Schneider News / Field Level Media / July 13

D Braden Schneider, Rangers agree to 1-year contract

Defenseman Braden Schneider agreed to a one-year contract on Monday to remain with the New York Rangers. The Rangers did not announce the terms of the deal, but The Athletic and New York Post reported that the contract is for $5.5 million and allows Schneider to avoid arbitration.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 13

Rangers agree to $5.5 million contract with key defenseman

The New York Rangers have been one of the most active teams this offseason. The Rangers made multiple major moves, including trading for Pavel Dorofeyev and Marcus Pettersson.

Braden Schneider News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Rangers Sign Braden Schneider To A One-Year Extension

The Rangers have avoided an arbitration hearing, signing defenseman Braden Schneider to a one-year contract carrying a $5.5MM cap hit, per PuckPedia. The deal consists entirely of salary, with no signing bonus.

Taylor Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

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Many of the New York Rangers’ top players either missed extended time with injuries or underperformed last season. They did get strong play from some of their young players late in the season, but it was not enough to get the team into the playoff race.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 12

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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.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Mammoth star Vincent Trocheck’s ‘potential’ truth bomb after Rangers trade

The Utah Mammoth swung a huge trade for Vincent Trocheck at the beginning of NHL Free Agency last week. Trocheck joins from the New York Rangers, who are engrossed in a retooling process.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Rangers Can Be a Top 3 Team in the Metro Division This Season

The past two seasons have not been very kind to the New York Rangers. They have missed the playoffs and have traded away so many familiar faces in order to try to shake the team up.

Adam Fox News / Inside The Rink / July 4

Player Profile: Adam Fox

Adam Fox was born in Jericho, New York, on February 17th, 1998. Fox played youth hockey for the Long Island Gulls in the AYHL under14 league during the 2012-13 season as a 14-year-old.

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.

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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.

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Rangers give G Dylan Garand two-year extension

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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.