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Mika Zibanejad Flying Under the Radar as NY Rangers Great

The New York Rangers changed the trajectory of their franchise when they acquired Mika Zibanejad from the Ottawa Senators on July 18, 2016, along with a second-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, in exchange for Derick Brassard and a seventh-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft.

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2026 Rangers milestone watch

We are a little more than a month away from training camps opening, and the offseason has slowed to a complete stop. We are all focused on the Rangers on-ice improvements, which is to be expected.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 13

Rangers just made another failed season far more expensive

The New York Rangers did not spend the offseason behaving like a team willing to wait. Chris Drury changed the roster, surrendered valuable draft capital and placed another bet on a quick return to contention.

NHL Network’s Defensemen Rankings Do Adam Fox a Massive Disservice

Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Lawson Crouse

Bruins Still Need Top-6 Forward Help After Peterka Trade

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 13

NY Rangers Need Forward Prospects To Earn NHL Roster Spots

New York Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury did a solid job of upgrading the team's talent this offseason. The Rangers are in a position where they could compete for a playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division with the players currently on the team.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 13

Greatest Rangers of first 100 years by the numbers: From 10 to 20

Nearly one-third of the 1,148 players (1,055 skaters and 93 goaltenders) who donned a New York Rangers sweater for at least one game during their first 100 years did so wearing a uniform number from 10 to 20.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Igor Shesterkin News / New York Rangers On SI / August 12

Examining Igor Shesterkin’s Case for Hockey Hall of Fame

There has been a lot of debate about the odds of the New York Rangers getting back into the Eastern Conference playoffs. They have missed two years in a row after making franchise history with 55 victories and 114 points in the 2023-24 campaign, earning the Presidents’ Trophy.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 12

NY Rangers Forward in Prime Spot To Become Cornerstone Piece

Arguably the biggest gripe for New York Rangers fans over the last few years has been the franchise’s inability to develop young players. Despite having

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 12

3 NY Rangers Players Who Could Emerge as Trade Chips

The New York Rangers did a lot of work on their roster this offseason, upgrading the talent level considerably. It was a necessary move, given where the team finished in the Eastern Conference standings this past season.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / August 12

7 Weekly Thoughts: 2026 NY Rangers Top 25 Under 25 – Numbers 25-21

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 12

Rangers add five staff members in performance department overhaul

The New York Rangers made several changes to their performance staff this offseason, adding new hires and making changes to multiple positions within the department.

Patrik Laine News / New York Rangers On SI / August 12

NY Rangers Wisely Seen as Potential Landing Spot for Free Agent Patrik Laine

As the regular season and the start of training camp get closer, the New York Rangers are a team that is hoping to be much better. Coming off a last-place finish in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers had no shortage of needs coming into the offseason.

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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.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 12

Greatest Rangers of first 100 years by the numbers: From 00 to 9

A total of 1,148 players – 1,055 skaters and 93 goaltenders – donned a New York Rangers sweater for at least one game during their first 100 years. That includes everyone from the 11 players who took the ice on Nov.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 12

NY Rangers Have Revamped Key Area of Player Development

The New York Rangers are hopeful that the moves team president and general manager Chris Drury has made with the roster will lead to better results on the ice.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 11

Are Rangers better positioned to withstand significant injuries in 2026-27?

The New York Rangers finished 30th overall in the NHL standings last season for a host of reasons. That includes an inability to overcome injuries to key players, when their lack of depth was exposed.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 11

NHL Network’s Defensemen Rankings Do Adam Fox a Massive Disservice

Over the past few weeks, NHL Network has been releasing its list of top 20 players at certain positions heading into this season. Their most recent list was their top 20 defensemen, and one name and one ranking that has gotten a lot of attention is Adam Fox of the New York Rangers.

Patrik Laine News / New York Rangers On SI / August 11

NY Rangers One of Five Teams Linked to Patrik Laine

The New York Rangers have spent a lot of assets upgrading their roster for the 2026-27 season, hoping to snap their playoff drought at two years. However, despite the changes that have been made, team president and general manager Chris Drury is still looking to add to the team ahead of training camp beginning in about five weeks.

Braden Schneider News / Forever Blueshirts / August 11

Why Rangers defenseman likely ‘feeling pretty good’ about uncertain future

Braden Schneider may — or may not — be a member of the New York Rangers defense corps past the 2026-27 season. But either way, he’s well-positioned to cash in with his next longer-term contract.

Connor McDavid News / Blue Seat Blogs / August 11

Connor McDavid or bust for the Rangers? Is that even realistic?

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Dave and Producer JL talk the Rangers plans beyond this season. For some reason, it seems the strategy again appears to be Connor McDavid or bust for the Rangers, the second time they appear to be banking on a free agent to choose the New York Rangers two years in advance.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 11