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NY Rangers Lineup Looks Much Improved Compared To Last Year

After finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference in the 2025-26 season, the New York Rangers had a lot of work to do to improve the roster. There were several areas of weakness that had to be addressed, with depth at defenseman being near the top of the wishlist.

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NY Rangers Have Three Players Land in NHL Prospect Tiers

The New York Rangers did a lot of work this offseason to improve a team that finished in dead last in the Eastern Conference last season. President and general manager Chris Drury certainly accomplished his goal of upgrading the talent at every level of the roster.

Jed Ortmeyer News / New York Rangers On SI / September 3

Former NY Rangers Director of Player Development Lands in USHL

Jed Ortmeyer — who was previously the New York Rangers' Director of Player Development for nine seasons after having played for the Rangers franchise from 2003 to 2007 — is now a Special Advisor to the Board of the Omaha Lancers with the United States Hockey League (USHL).

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / September 3

NY Rangers' Center Depth Should Be Biggest Concern

With the start of the regular season quickly approaching, the New York Rangers will be getting set for a very important year. Coming off a very busy summer

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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?"

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 3

Rangers fans see Zibanejad repeat, expect Lafreniere next step: poll

If the New York Rangers are going to make any noise this coming season, they’ll need Mika Zibanejad to at least replicate his consistently solid play from a year ago and for Alexis Lafreniere to finally take that long-awaited next step up in production.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 3

Grading the Rangers positions, part 2

As the march toward opening night continues for the New York Rangers, we have a pretty set look at what the opening night roster will look like. Like other seasons, there are a few spots up for grabs, but the majority of the roster has already been decided, barring any major trades.

Eeli Tolvanen News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Eeli Tolvanen Will Only Be a Positive for the Rangers

The New York Rangers have added another piece to their roster. They signed free-agent forward Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. He was a player that many thought would be signed early in free agency, but he comes to New York in early September on a cheap deal.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 3

Shesterkin, Fox are top-ranked Rangers in The Athletic Player Tiers

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin and defenseman Adam Fox were rated among the “Franchise Players” in The Athletic’s preseason Player Tiers, which breaks down what its hockey staff regard as the top 150 players in the NHL entering the new season.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / September 3

Why NY Rangers' Tomáš Chrenko Can Develop Into Solid NHL Player

Tomáš Chrenko was selected in the third round, 81st overall by the New York Rangers in this year’s NHL Draft. While he had a season last year that was described as “some American movie” with an abundance of success, Chrenko really got to work once he was drafted by the Rangers.

Eeli Tolvanen News / New York Rangers On SI / September 2

Breaking Down NY Rangers' Cap Situation Following Eeli Tolvanen Signing

With September here for the New York Rangers, excitement is starting to build for what should be a better season than last. However, with a recent signing, their cap situation has changed.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Malcolm Spence News / Forever Blueshirts / September 2

Rangers Prospect Malcolm Spence to Play for Michigan at Lambeau Field

The 2026-27 season is a key one for Malcolm Spence, and the New York Rangers prospect will have a great opportunity to put his skills on display in a showcase event this February.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Rangers Get Great Value in Eeli Tolvanen Contract

The New York Rangers have acquired several important players this offseason, including defensemen Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson, forwards Pavel Dorofeyev and Oliver Bjorkstrand, and goalie Joonas Korpisalo.

Eeli Tolvanen News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

New York Rangers Sign Eeli Tolvanen to a 1-Year Contract

On Sept. 1, the New York Rangers signed forward Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year contract. He receives $1.5 million in average annual value (AAV). Tolvanen began his NHL career with the Nashville Predators, who drafted him 30th overall in 2017.

Eeli Tolvanen News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

Eeli Tolvanen is a savvy addition for Rangers

The New York Rangers added another piece to their puzzle on Tuesday, signing winger Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 NHL season, bringing him in from the Seattle Kraken.

Eeli Tolvanen News / Forever Blueshirts / September 2

What Rangers lineup looks like after Eeli Tolvanen signs 1-year contract

The signing of free-agent forward Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year contract Wednesday doesn’t come in a vacuum for the New York Rangers. Every move has a ripple effect on the roster, and adding Tolvanen is no exception.

Eeli Tolvanen News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Rangers Add Eeli Tolvanen on Low-Risk One-Year Deal

The New York Rangers have added another proven NHL forward to their revamped roster, signing Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. The 27-year-old winger spent last season with the Seattle Kraken, recording 12 goals and 24 assists for 36 points in 78 games.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 2

Rangers Daily: The build begins; Devils swing another trade

The calendar flipped to September and the slow build toward the 2026-27 season picks up speed by the day for the New York Rangers. You need not be reminded that the Rangers most recently played a game back on April 15.

J.T. Miller News / Yardbarker / September 2

Rangers need a bounce-back season from their captain

In his inaugural season as captain of the team that drafted him back in 2011, both J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers suffered through campaigns each would rather forget.

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Reports: Rangers agree to 1-year deal with F Eeli Tolvanen

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Eeli Tolvanen News / New York Rangers On SI / September 2

Grading the Eeli Tolvanen Signing for NY Rangers

As the start of the regular season for the New York Rangers approaches right around the corner, the team will be hopeful to be an improved group. Recently,

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Predicting the 2026-27 Rangers’ Team Award Winners

The New York Rangers return to action this month as the 2026-27 NHL season gets underway in a few weeks. They are hoping for a more successful season than the previous two, and that means they are going to have to get strong performances from their top players.

New York Rangers News / NHL Rumors / August 31

2026-27 New York Rangers Season Preview

The New York Rangers enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them add scoring punch, bolster their defense, and say goodbye to a key veteran center.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28

J.T. Miller Finally Hints At What Really Happened With Pettersson

Nearly two years after the J.T. Miller-Elias Pettersson rift blew up the Vancouver Canucks’ locker room, Miller seemed to finally break his silence, revealing in a very informal golf video that he went to rehab over the allegations of bullying his teammate.

Vincent Iorio News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21

Rangers Sign Vincent Iorio To One-Year Extension

The New York Rangers signed RFA defenseman Vincent Iorio to a one-year, two-way contract extension, per an official announcement. While New York did not officially disclose the financial terms of the extension, Vince Z.

Will Cuylle News / Yardbarker / August 17