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Rangers Must Rework Their Defensive Corps This Offseason

Earlier this season, the New York Rangers were one of the better defensive teams in the league. It was a massive turnaround from where they had been the previous few seasons, when they were one of the worst defensive teams.

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Rangers need losses, not wins, to get premium pick and speed rebuild

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury told fans in a letter on Jan. 16 that it was time for a “retool,” though he denied the team was headed for a full rebuild.

Dylan Garand News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

New York Rangers Recall Dylan Garand

According to a team announcement, the New York Rangers have recalled netminder Dylan Garand from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. The transaction will bring the Rangers’ roster to 25 players.

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New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Rangers Expect Bigger Return After Holding Off on Deadline Trade

The New York Rangers could have traded Vincent Trocheck at the NHL trade deadline, but they opted not to. With offers not reaching their ask (a reportedly high one), they opted to hang onto the forward when most thought it was a given he would be dealt.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / March 20

Rangers’ hot shooting continues despite losses to Devils, Blue Jackets

The New York Rangers were due for a PDO bender after starting the season as one of the NHL’s worst goal-scoring teams. Unfortunately, it wasn’t until the Rangers were effectively eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention and had traded their best offensive player Artemi Panarin, that their improved shooting touch finally appeared.

J.T. Miller News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 20

So is JT Miller the problem?

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Producer JL is joined by Tyler and Hope to discuss the big question about the Rangers. Is captain JT Miller the problem with this club?

Connor Mackey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Rangers Recall Connor Mackey

The Rangers announced Thursday that they’ve recalled left-shot defender Connor Mackey from AHL Hartford. He’ll ensure New York has seven defensemen for the time being after Urho Vaakanainen left Wednesday’s loss to the Devils with an upper-body injury and didn’t return.

Jack Hughes News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 19

Rangers Recap: Hughes Does it again

You’ll never believe this, but Jack Hughes played another unbelievable game against the Rangers. If there wasn’t confirmation that he was a Ranger killer before, I think a stat line of 20 goals and 35 assists in 25 games will just about do it.

Jack Hughes News / Forever Blueshirts / March 18

Rangers can’t stop Jack Hughes again, fall 6-3 to Devils: Takeaways

The New York Rangers were outplayed, outscored and out-Hughesed by their cross-river rivals, the New Jersey Devils, in a 6-3 loss at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.

Urho Vaakanainen News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Rangers’ Urho Vaakanainen leaves game with upper-body injury

The New York Rangers have announced that defenseman Urho Vaakanainen has exited Wednesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 16

Rangers Host Kings Riding Four-Game Win Streak

The New York Rangers host the Los Angeles Kings, riding a four-game win streak as they return to Madison Square Garden. New York has earned points in eight of their last nine games, posting a 6-1-2 record during that stretch to climb back into playoff contention in the crowded Metropolitan Division.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Rangers’ New Top Line Could Be a Dominant Force Moving Forward

In some weird twist of fate, the New York Rangers have been one of the hottest teams in the league since the NHL resumed play following the Olympics. They have just one regulation loss and are currently on a four-game winning streak, something the team hadn’t achieved since October 2024.

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New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / March 14

Rangers back Igor Shesterkin (46 saves), double up Wild

Vladislav Gavrikov scored a goal and dished two assists and the New York Rangers held on for a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

J.T. Miller News / Daily Faceoff / March 14

Rangers’ J.T. Miller activated off IR, likely to return against Wild

The New York Rangers are about to get their captain back in the lineup. Center J.T. Miller was activated off of injured reserve earlier on Saturday, which is a strong indication that he will be available to play in Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Wild.

J.T. Miller News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Rangers Share J.T. Miller News Before Wild Game

The New York Rangers have spent much of the year at the bottom of the standings, and they currently sit last in the Eastern Conference as the regular season winds down.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Rangers Need to Continue Having Fun

For a while, 2025-26 has been looking like it could go down as one of the worst seasons that the New York Rangers have played this century. However, the vibes have taken a shift since the return from the Olympic break, and it feels like the team is having fun, a sight that hasn’t been seen in quite some time on Broadway.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 13

Last-place Rangers finding form with Wild on horizon

The New York Rangers have the fewest points of any team in the NHL's Eastern Conference, but they are starting to play better. New York has won three games in a row and four of its past five.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Rangers’ Lafreniere Stepping up Since Panarin Trade

The New York Rangers did not make any major moves at the 2026 Trade Deadline, but they did make a big move just before the Winter Olympic break as they traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for prospect Liam Greentree and a third-round pick.

Vincent Trocheck News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Analysis on New York Rangers Keeping Trocheck Past the Deadline and More

The New York Rangers made a decision to retool the team a few months ago. The trade of Artemi Panarin put the train on the tracks, and Vincent Trocheck was next.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 13

New York Rangers Add Weight to Winnipeg Jets’ Playoff Hopes in 6-3 Battle

For a minute, it felt like another Tuesday night game was unfolding until it became a game of firsts and value. Desperately chasing that second wildcard spot, Winnipeg faced a five-point deficit as the game began, and then six points as San Jose picked up two points.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 12

Rangers double up Jets for rare 3-game winning streak

Alexis Lafreniere, Gabe Perreault and Tye Kartye each had a goal and an assist as the New York Rangers won their third in a row for the first time since late November, outlasting the Jets in Winnipeg 6-3 on Thursday night.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Rangers sign Brody Lamb to entry-level contract

A seasoned college veteran has inked his first NHL contract. On Thursday, New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury announced that the team has signed forward Brody Lamb to a two-year, entry-level contract.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Rangers’ biggest mistake at 2026 NHL trade deadline

The New York Rangers had one of the more underwhelming 2026 NHL Trade Deadline performances. Chris Drury started the trading early by dealing Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for Liam Greentree and two mid-round conditional draft picks.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 10

Jonathan Quick close to matching NHL legend on all-time list

Jonathan Quick close to matching NHL legend Patrick Roy on all-time list

A trying season for Jonathan Quick and the New York Rangers still includes some history for the veteran netminder.

Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson makes history with latest assist

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New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 7

Insider Suggests Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin’s Futures Could Be Offseason Topics

The New York Rangers had a surprisingly quiet trade deadline. January’s retool letter, followed by trading away Artemi Panarin, signaled what many believed to be the start of a potential fire sale, but that wasn’t the case — at least for now.

Vincent Trocheck News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

Rangers star’s son had an all-time quote about his dad potentially getting traded

New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck has a young son who’s already willing to put hockey above all else — even his own dad. Trocheck is expected to be one of several big names dealt ahead of the NHL trade deadline on Friday afternoon.