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Mika Zibanejad makes ’empty’ admission after crushing Olympics loss to Team USA

For nearly sixty minutes, Sweden executed the kind of disciplined hockey that keeps Olympic dreams alive. Then in a matter of seconds, everything changed, evidently leaving Mika Zibanejad aghast, at least according to his comments post-game.

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Live From the Blue Seats is back at it tonight as Dave and Producer JL (and maybe Rob?) will talk whether the Rangers are going into a retool or a rebuild, the distinction between the two, and if the Rangers can actually pull off a 1-2 year turnaround.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / February 19

5 Incredible Rangers playoff wins

Following up on my 10 worst playoff games in recent New York Rangers history. That was not fun to write, so I decided to give myself the treat of writing about the 10 best Rangers playoff wins since 2010.

Braden Schneider News / Forever Blueshirts / February 19

Rangers defenseman plans to ‘keep pushing’ despite trade rumors, lost season

Depending on your viewpoint, Braden Schneider is either a core member of the New York Rangers now and into the future, or an important chip to move ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline as part of the stated organizational retool.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Mika Zibanejad News / Forever Blueshirts / February 18

Zibanejad’s goal for Sweden not enough to beat fellow Rangers, Team USA

Three New York Rangers were at the center of the quarterfinal matchup between the United States and Sweden at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / The Hockey Writers / February 18

3 Rangers Who Must Be Dealt by the Trade Deadline

When the NHL resumes play after the Olympic break, the New York Rangers only have four games before the 2026 Trade Deadline. While teams are not allowed to make trades during the Olympic break, they can still talk about making deals.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / February 18

2026 NHL Draft: Best fits for Rangers with their second 1st‑round pick

The New York Rangers are currently positioned to make two first‑round selections in the 2026 NHL Draft. Getting these picks right is a hugely important part of their current retool, since the Rangers prospects pipeline is not exactly overflowing with talent.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / February 18

Rangers injury update: Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox full participants at practice

Let’s be honest, there wasn’t exactly a groundswell of excitement nor much interest about the New York Rangers returning to practice Tuesday. Such is the case when you’re a last-place team and largely out-of-sight, out-of-mind since the Olympic break began two weeks ago.

Brendan Brisson News / Forever Blueshirts / February 17

Hartford Wolf Pack Weekly: AHL All-Star Brendan Brisson recalled by Rangers

Losers in eight of their past 11 games (3-7-0-1), the Hartford Wolf Pack sunk to a new low this past weekend despite ending a six-game losing streak (0-5-0-1).

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / February 17

New York Rangers report cards: Grading goalies, defensemen at Olympic break

At the Olympic break, the New York Rangers sit in last place in the Eastern Conference and 30th among 32 teams in the overall NHL standings. It’s not pretty.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17

Rangers Recall Brett Berard, Brendan Brisson

The Rangers announced they’ve recalled forwards Brett Berard and Brendan Brisson from AHL Hartford. With multiple Blueshirts still overseas at the Winter Olympics, Berard and Brisson will serve as practice supplements before likely returning to Hartford in a few days’ time.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 16

Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck linked to Central Division contender

Amid the New York Rangers’ rough 2025-26 season, sitting at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division, rumors are circulating that veteran center Vincent Trocheck could join the Minnesota Wild, a playoff contender in the Central Division.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 16

1 player Rangers must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The New York Rangers have begun their retooling process. Rangers general manager Chris Drury made the team’s intentions public in a letter to fans before the NHL’s Olympic break.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Primer: New York Rangers

The New York Rangers are right back where they started after releasing a letter to their fans in February 2018. The front office attempted to prepare their supporters for a rebuild when they released that letter, but a series of events that led to Artemi Panarin falling into their laps caused them to change course and attempt to contend.

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The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 15

Does Rangers' major free-agent signing already want out of New York?

The New York Rangers’ 2025-26 season has fallen apart, and as a result, much of the roster could be dismantled ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline.

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

4 Superstars Rangers GM Chris Drury Failed to Acquire

One of the reasons why the New York Rangers are heading into a retool is due to the team not having enough star power. While Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox are great players, they can’t do it on their own, and with Artemi Panarin now gone, they don’t have any offensive superstars that scare the opposition.

Braden Schneider News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Rangers: 3 Potential Trade Destinations for Braden Schneider

The New York Rangers will be a clear team to watch once the NHL roster freeze is lifted. The Rangers are one of the NHL’s top sellers, as they have already traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings and Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

5 Forgotten New York Rangers From the Last Rebuild

With the New York Rangers entering what they are calling a “retooling” period, fans might have to get used to seeing some random players on a nightly basis as the team works through this tough time.

Vincent Trocheck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 9

Rangers Likely To Move Vincent Trocheck

When Rangers GM Chris Drury released a letter to the fans last month announcing a retool, he noted that this process could “mean saying goodbye to players that have brought us and our fans great moments over the years.” We’ve already seen one of those players on the move with last week’s trade that saw Artemi Panarin get moved to Los Angeles.

Vincent Trocheck News / Breakaway on SI / February 9

Top Landing Spots for Rangers' Vincent Trocheck

The New York Rangers have one of the top trade targets in the NHL right now in veteran center Vincent Trocheck. The 32-year-old is a respected locker room presence and one of the most consistent two-way forwards in the NHL.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Rangers Reassign Anton Blidh, Spencer Martin

The New York Rangers made a trio of transactions to prepare their roster for the Olympic break, reassigning forward Anton Blidh and netminder Spencer Martin to their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Artemi Panarin News / Yardbarker / February 4

Underwhelming Artemi Panarin return is a reminder of the power of trade protection

The Los Angeles Kings' acquisition of Artemi Panarin just before the Olympic roster freeze on Wednesday is a reminder that people forget every year — the no-movement clause (NMC) is ironclad.

Artemi Panarin trade signals two different approaches for Kings, Rangers

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 4

Artemi Panarin trade signals different things for Kings, Rangers

Artemi Panarin trade signals two different approaches for Kings, Rangers

From one big city to another, Artemi Panarin has been traded by the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings.

Devils acquiring center Nick Bjugstad in a last-minute trade

Leafs asking big return for Bobby McMann; could Anthony Stolarz be next?

Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended for PED use

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon records 700th assist of NHL career

Report: Penn State's Gavin McKenna could face up to 20 years in prison

Three players placed on waivers

Noah Laba News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Rangers’ Noah Laba exits game with upper-body injury

The New York Rangers have gotten used to losing this season, but it appears they suffered another type of loss on Saturday. The team announced that forward Noah Laba sustained an upper-body injury during their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, forcing him to leave the game with no chance to return.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / January 30