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5 New York Rangers Games to Watch for on the 2026-27 Schedule

With the offseason in full swing, the NHL released the regular-season schedule for 2026-27 on July 16. Every fanbase across the league always has a few games and dates that they like to look forward to each season, and this season is no different.

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New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Tye Kartye

The New York Rangers were disappointing in 2025-26 and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, but there were some bright spots. Mika

Igor Shesterkin News / Forever Blueshirts / July 23

Can Igor Shesterkin carry Rangers back to Stanley Cup Playoffs?

There is no question that Igor Shesterkin is among the NHL’s elite goaltenders. The New York Rangers’ star won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie in 2021-22, played in the 2023 and 2024 NHL All-Star Games and has never had a save percentage worse than .905 or a goals-against average higher than 2.86.

Barclay Goodrow News / Forever Blueshirts / July 22

5 years later: Pros and cons of Barclay Goodrow signing by Rangers

The New York Rangers were at a low ebb in July 2021. They were coming off their third non-playoff season in four years. Chris Drury was just a few weeks into his new position as general manager after owner James Dolan fired GM Jeff Gorton and team president John Davidson in early May.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Chris Drury News / Forever Blueshirts / July 22

Former Rangers forward Boo Nieves shares memorable Chris Drury story

When the New York Rangers headed into the NHL mandatory break in January 2019, young forward Boo Nieves considered his options with some time off. Not one of those options was to play in the minors.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / The Hockey Writers / July 22

New York Rangers’ 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27

The New York Rangers are always a team that tries to spend as close to the salary cap as possible. While they have had issues in the past giving out bad contracts, the way their money is allocated right now has left them in a pretty good position.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 22

New York Rangers top-10 prospects after 2026 NHL Draft, offseason moves

The New York Rangers selected 17 players in the past two NHL Drafts and made several trades as part of the retool to restock their prospects pool with quality talent.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Revisiting the Canucks & Rangers J.T. Miller Trade

On Jan. 31, 2025, the Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers made one of the bigger trades of the 2024-25 season. After a lot of drama in Vancouver between J.T.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 22

3 Rangers prospects in top 100, including 1 in the top 10

Scott Wheeler released his top 100 prospects for the upcoming NHL season, and there are 3 Rangers prospects on his list. Alberts Smits, the Rangers 5th overall pick in June, its tops among the 3 Rangers prospects at 9th on Wheeler’s list, in the middle of his second tier of prospects.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

Rangers hire Quick, Brassard to staff

The New York Rangers are adding a couple of former players to their player development staff. On Tuesday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reported that the Rangers are hiring former goaltender Jonathan Quick to be the team’s new director of goaltending development.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21

Rangers hire Jonathan Quick as director of goaltending development

This news will keep Quick with the club that housed the final three seasons of his 19-year playing career.

Jack Campbell announces retirement from hockey

Five players the Rangers could target to wrap-up offseason

Braden Schneider News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 21

2025-2026 Braden Schneider report card

Braden Schneider has been in the news a lot lately. From trade rumors to his one year contract extension, the end of July has been all about Braden Schneider.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 21

Why Rangers’ Noah Laba could fill center void after Vincent Trocheck trade

With Vincent Trocheck finally traded, the New York Rangers need a two-way center with snarl, scoring ability, an outstanding 200-foot game, and leadership qualities.

Ryan Reaves News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 20

New Rangers pickup already trying out for retirement career

The New York Rangers have made moves this offseason to help improve their team, and one of the additions was Ryan Reaves. Outside of the ice, it seems like Reaves is trying to think if how he’ll spend his time after playing, and it might be as a broadcaster.

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The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

Will Cuylle News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

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

The New York Rangers have had a difficult last two seasons after winning the Presidents’ Trophy in 2023-24. Though the team struggled and missed the playoffs in 2025-26, a few of their young players have shown promise, including winger Will Cuylle, who was strong defensively and chipped in offensively last season.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Rangers Looking To Make Another Forward Addition

It has been a fairly busy summer for the Rangers who have shaken things up in their forward group, their back end, and even between the pipes. The end result has been six newcomers joining the team.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

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.

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.

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 / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Rangers sign Braden Schneider to one-year extension

The New York Rangers have come to terms with a young, homegrown blueliner. On Monday, the Rangers signed defenseman Braden Schneider to a one-year contract extension.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 12

How the New York Rangers could line up after active offseason

As things stand today, let’s prognosticate as to the Rangers opening-night lineup.

Six potentially productive NHL free agents looking for new teams

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

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.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27