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Rangers Sign Alberts Smits To Entry-Level Contract

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.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 15

7 Weekly Thoughts: An early look at the Rangers 2026 training camp battles

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

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 / July 15

Rangers’ Shesterkin, Gavrikov set for star-studded charity hockey game in Russia

Current New York Rangers stars Igor Shesterkin and Vladislav Gavrikov are joining former Blueshirts forwards Artemi Panarin and Pavel Buchnevich to take part in the annual Match of the Year charity game on July 25 at SKA Arena in St.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

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.

Matthew Robertson News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 15

2025-2026 Matthew Robertson report card

What a pleasant surprise Matthew Robertson became this year. An afterthought likely to get the Libor Hajek treatment, Robertson took everyone by surprise by playing in 72 games for the Rangers in a primarily 3LD role.

Braden Schneider News / The Hockey Writers / July 15
3 Options the Rangers Have With Schneider Now Signed

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.

Braden Schneider News / Field Level Media / July 13
D Braden Schneider, Rangers agree to 1-year contract

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

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

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.

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Braden Schneider News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13
Rangers Sign Braden Schneider To A One-Year Extension

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.

Matt Rempe News / Forever Blueshirts / July 13

Ex-Rangers enforcer Nick Fotiu discusses latest honor, advice for Matt Rempe

TROY, N.Y. — As he typically does, Howie Rose struck the perfect chord in a pre-recorded video message shared here at the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony Sunday night.

Taylor Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / July 13
New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Taylor Raddysh

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Taylor Raddysh

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
How the New York Rangers could line up after active offseason

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.

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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?

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

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

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.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7
Rangers’ Chris Drury shutting down Adam Fox trade inquiries

Rangers’ Chris Drury shutting down Adam Fox trade inquiries

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has already made a couple of big moves this offseason, acquiring 37-goal scorer Pavel Dorofeyev and signing him to a long-term contract extension, as well as finally trading veteran center Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth.

Adam Fox News / Inside The Rink / July 4
Player Profile: Adam Fox

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.

Vincent Trocheck News / Daily Faceoff / June 29
Rangers won’t trade Vincent Trocheck if they can’t maximize return

Rangers won’t trade Vincent Trocheck if they can’t maximize return

General manager Chris Drury of the New York Rangers has been trying to trade second-line center Vincent Trocheck for several months now, but at both the trade deadline and during the NHL Draft, a deal did not materialize.

Adam Edstrom News / Field Level Media / June 27
Rangers ship Adam Edstrom to Nashville for prospect, draft pick

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club

Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club

Identical twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck were two of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft. 

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Pavel Dorofeyev News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade

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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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22
Five major storylines to watch leading up to 2026 NHL Draft

Five major storylines to watch leading up to 2026 NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Draft this weekend will mark the potential for some of the biggest offseason business the league conducts each year.

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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

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.

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