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Projecting the New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Opening-Night Roster

Projecting the New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Opening-Night Roster

With most of the off-season moves now taken care of, here’s a look at the New York Rangers’ projected opening-night lineup for the 2025-26 season, along with who may be scratched to start the campaign.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 18

Watch: 5 funny videos posted at Rangers expense during 2025-26 NHL team schedule releases

The NHL released its full 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday, and social media teams from many clubs found creative ways to make their announcements stand out.

Gerard Gallant News / House of Hockey / July 18
Former New York Rangers Head Coach Gerard Gallant Hits a New Career Low, Joins Team in China

Former New York Rangers Head Coach Gerard Gallant Hits a New Career Low, Joins Team in China

Gerard Gallant had plenty of success as a Head Coach in the NHL, but after being fired by the Rangers, he's hit rock bottom by taking a new role in the KHL.

Joe Thornton News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 18
Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons

Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons

Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Friday, more than two years removed from his last game.

Former Rangers winger also announces surprise retirement
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
Gerard Gallant News / Forever Blueshirts / July 18

New York Rangers Daily: Gerard Gallant heading to Russia to coach in KHL; viral trade request

Unable to land another head coaching job in the NHL after the New York Rangers fired him following the 2022-23 season, Gerard Gallant is reportedly headed to Russia to coach in the KHL.

Jaroslav Halak News / Daily Faceoff / July 18
Former NHLer Jaroslav Halak retires after 17 seasons

Former NHLer Jaroslav Halak retires after 17 seasons

One of the more underrated netminders of his day has officially hung up his pads. It was reported on Friday that former NHL goaltender Jaroslav Halak has announced his retirement.

Gerard Gallant News / Athlon Sports / July 18
Former Rangers Coach, 61, Finds New Job — But It's Not in the NHL

Former Rangers Coach, 61, Finds New Job — But It's Not in the NHL

After more than a year on the NHL coaching carousel without landing a new opportunity, former New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant is making a surprising pivot.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 18
New York Rangers’ Best Value Draft Picks of the Past 25 Years

New York Rangers’ Best Value Draft Picks of the Past 25 Years

The New York Rangers’ draft history over the last 25 years is littered with draft busts, value picks, and everything in between. It is often more stimulating to read the “what went wrong” stories about the NHL Draft, and there are plenty of options to choose from for the Rangers.

Dan Muse News / Forever Blueshirts / July 18

NHL season opener against Rangers ‘bit ironic’ for Penguins coach Dan Muse

Dan Muse will make his NHL head coaching debut at Madison Square Garden — just not behind the New York Rangers bench. After two seasons as an assistant in New York, Muse is now the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who open the 2025-26 season against the Rangers on Oct.

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The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz
 The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
 The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz
 The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz
The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz
 The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz
NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 17
Rangers Reportedly Targeting $30M Center From Crosstown Rival

Rangers Reportedly Targeting $30M Center From Crosstown Rival

The New York Rangers appear to be targeting the Islanders $30M centerman Jean-Gabriel Pageau, which would be sure to ignite a bigger feud between the two teams.

New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / July 17
Former New York Rangers Winger and Fifth Overall Pick Announces Surprise Retirement

Former New York Rangers Winger and Fifth Overall Pick Announces Surprise Retirement

Blake Wheeler had a long and successful career in the NHL, and after not playing in 2024/25, the veteran has finally made his NHL retirement official. Back in 2004, the then Phoenix Coyotes used the No.

Gerard Gallant News / Blade of Steel / July 17
Former New York Rangers Head Coach Expected to Join KHL Team in Stunning Career Move

Former New York Rangers Head Coach Expected to Join KHL Team in Stunning Career Move

Gerard Gallant has failed to land a role in the NHL since departing the New York Rangers, and now the veteran Head Coach is reportedly headed to Russia.

Louis Domingue News / The Hockey Writers / July 17
Former Ranger Louis Domingue Signs in the KHL

Former Ranger Louis Domingue Signs in the KHL

Former New York Rangers goalie Louis Domingue inked a one-year in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Sibir Novosibirsk, the team announced. The 33-year-old

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 16
The Case Against the Rangers Pairing Gavrikov With Fox

The Case Against the Rangers Pairing Gavrikov With Fox

The New York Rangers made a major commitment to Vladislav Gavrikov this summer when they signed him to a seven-year, $48.95 million contract that carries an average annual value of $6,992,857.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 16
Are the Rangers a better team after offseason moves?

Are the Rangers a better team after offseason moves?

One team that is trying to show that last year was a fluke is the New York Rangers. After following up on a Presidents’ Trophy win with missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs entirely, general manager Chris Drury has made some moves so far this offseason, most notably signing defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-year contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16
Fresh faces: Five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team

Fresh faces: Five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team

Let's take a look at the five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team.

Hurricanes sign defenseman Domenick Fensore to one-year contract
Canucks ‘still monitoring’ remaining UFA options; actively working to clear cap space: report
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
Mika Zibanejad News / House of Hockey / July 13
Mika Zibanejad Suffers Steep Fall in Perceived Value as Rangers Consider Trade

Mika Zibanejad Suffers Steep Fall in Perceived Value as Rangers Consider Trade

Mika Zibanejad was once a top tier forward in the NHL, but now, he's suffered a major drop off in the eyes of the fans after a recent poll revealed his standing and the shocking fall he's taken since the summer of 2024.

Artemi Panarin News / Athlon Sports / July 11
Rangers Predicted to Lose Artemi Panarin

Rangers Predicted to Lose Artemi Panarin

After missing the postseason this past season, the New York Rangers set out to make sure that it doesn't happen again. New York wants to be competing for Stanley Cup titles, and the front office beleives that they can do so with the core in place.

Riley Hughes News / Inside The Rink / July 10

AHL: Charlotte Checkers Re-Sign Riley Hughes

The Charlotte Checkers this morning announced they are re-signing forward Riley Hughes to a one-year AHL contract. Hughes, this season in 31 games, recorded eight points on three goals and five assists.

Mika Zibanejad News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10
Rangers Working with Zibanejad on Future as Trade Talk Swirls

Rangers Working with Zibanejad on Future as Trade Talk Swirls

The New York Rangers find themselves at a crossroads this offseason as speculation swirls around the future of veteran forward Mika Zibanejad. According

Riley Nash News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9
Former first-round pick retires after 12 NHL seasons

Former first-round pick retires after 12 NHL seasons

Longtime depth center Riley Nash has retired from the NHL.

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz
New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / July 7
New York Rangers Re-Sign 23-Year-Old Forward

New York Rangers Re-Sign 23-Year-Old Forward

The New York Rangers this morning re-signed 23-year-old restricted free agent forward Brendan Brisson. The deal is for one year with a two-way option. The deal includes a $775K NHL AAV and a $100K minors AAV.

Brendan Brisson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8
Rangers re-sign former first-round pick

Rangers re-sign former first-round pick

The Rangers have taken care of one of their remaining restricted free agents.

Three NHL teams that have missed the mark so far this offseason
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 6
Three NHL teams that have missed the mark this offseason

Three NHL teams that have missed the mark so far this offseason

There is still time for these teams to change their offseason, and one big trade can still impact things, but through the first week, these teams have dropped the ball. So far. 

Five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency
Five worst signings from the first day of NHL free agency
Best, worst value contracts signed so far in NHL free agency 
Eastern Conference free-agency recap
Red Wings forward announces retirement in surprising move
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 2
Have the Rangers already achieved their offseason goals?

Have the Rangers already achieved their offseason goals?

From a Presidents Trophy to missing the playoffs, the 2024-25 season proved to be a disaster for the Rangers. With plenty to address this offseason in an attempt to get back on track, has the team already achieved its objectives for the summer?

Five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz

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