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Could the NY Rangers Give a Bigger Role to Young Defenseman?

The New York Rangers have gotten off to a better start to the season than they did last year, but there is still work to be done for the team. Due to some struggles of late, the team appears to be looking to shake some things up. While the Rangers got off to a hot start, they have since cooled and have a record of 7-6-1 through 14 games.

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Thoughts on the New York Rangers and Nikita Kucherov

Late yesterday, the hockey world was shocked when Nikita Kucherov requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. This wasn’t on anyone’s radar, as the perennial All Star and Art Ross candidate–in the final year of his $9.5 million per year contract–was expected to stick with Tampa as they go for at least one more Stanley Cup run.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 31

Rangers injury update: Durzi, Schneider miss practice ahead of Oilers game

The New York Rangers deployed the same six defensemen for their first 14 games this season. But we’ll see if that streak continues when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden.

Filip Chytil News / Forever Blueshirts / October 31

Former Rangers star out again in latest injury twist for Canucks

Just when you thought — and hoped — Filip Chytil was finally healthy and ready to secure a significant role with the Vancouver Canucks, the former New York Rangers center sustained yet another injury this week.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 31

Rangers Daily: Is moving Perreault trick or treat?; Kucherov trade request bombshell

Through the first month of the season, Gabe Perreault’s been a constant in the New York Rangers top-six forward group. But as we approach November, it appears the 21-year-old forward will now have new linemates and play a bit lower in the lineup.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 31

Are the New York Rangers vibes still intact after a 1-4-1 run?

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Rob and Dave check in with the New York Rangers vibes after their recent 1-4-1 run and a 7-6-1 record to start the season.

Matt Rempe News / New York Rangers On SI / October 30

NY Rangers Could Land Draft Capital in Realistic Matt Rempe Trade With Oilers

As the New York Rangers prepare to host the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, could the two teams end up being trade partners in the near future? With the Rangers

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 30

NY Rangers Feature Drastically Different Forward Lines at Practice

As the Rangers prepare to return to the ice against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, head coach Mike Sullivan has made major changes to his forward lines. With the Rangers on a three-game losing streak and having lost five of their last six games, shaking things up right now makes sense.

J.T. Miller News / Forever Blueshirts / October 30

Rangers captain plays Tinker Bell at Halloween party: ‘makes group closer’

At 6-foot-1, nearly 220 pounds, and with a smile that features some chipped chicklets, J.T. Miller is not soon to be confused with Tinker Bell. But indeed, the New York Rangers captain rose to the occasion at the players’ annual Halloween party earlier in the week dressed as the famed Disney character.

Joonas Korpisalo News / New York Rangers On SI / October 30

NY Rangers Get Good Injury Update on Goalie Joonas Korpisalo

The New York Rangers have been in the middle of getting some much-needed time off. With the break, one of their injured players appears to be getting closer

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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 / New York Rangers On SI / October 30

NY Rangers Understandably Free Fall in NHL Power Rankings

The hot start that the New York Rangers got off to this season feels like a distant memory with how things have gone recently. After a hot 6-2-0 start, the wheels have started to come off for the Rangers.

Matt Rempe News / New York Rangers On SI / October 30

Oilers Reportedly Have Their Eyes on NY Rangers' Forward Matt Rempe as Trade Target

The New York Rangers are in the middle of a significant break that is coming at a good time, with the team struggling. However, even though it is early in the season, the team could potentially entertain a trade. While the season got off to a great start for the Rangers, they have certainly slipped up of late.

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Rangers need to improve center depth in order to take next step

The New York Rangers got off to an impressive start to the season and even kept it going for a while after losing super star goalie Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending injury.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Rangers Are Getting a Five-Day Break at the Perfect Time

After losing their last game to the Los Angeles Kings, the New York Rangers are now in the middle of a five-day break and won’t play again until November 1st against the Edmonton Oilers.

James Reimer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Rangers’ James Reimer Out Day-To-Day

The New York Rangers may have pulled goaltender James Reimer from Monday’s game for more than a rusty start. The 38 year old missed Tuesday morning’s practice with an upper-body injury that will hold him out day-to-day per Vince Z.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Rangers’ Adam Fox Off to a Great Start

The New York Rangers got off to a 7-3-1 start this season, but they have now lost three games in a row in regulation. They have allowed 18 goals during the three-game losing streak and are missing Igor Shesterkin, who is out for the season with a lower-body injury.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Rangers woes on more than just goaltending

The New York Rangers were able to keep their hot start to the season rolling for a while even after losing all-world goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending injury, but it seems like the Blueshirts may be running out of steam.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

'I put him in a tough spot': Rangers coach on James Reimer's tough debut

James Reimer made his New York Rangers debut Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings, but he was pulled after he gave up three goals on eight shots in the opening frame.

Rangers woes on more than just goaltending

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NHL News / On New Jersey / October 27

Rangers Fall to Kings for First Home Loss of the Season

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York Rangers fell to the Los Angeles Kings 6-3 on Monday as Artemi Panarin returned to Madison Square Garden for the second time since being traded to the Kings last February.

Mike Sullivan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 27

What Rangers ‘must fix fast’ after Kings loss, per Mike Sullivan

The New York Rangers lost Igor Shesterkin for the entire season earlier this month. Unfortunately, New York has not been able to recover on the ice without their elite goaltender.

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Rangers Had a Trade in Place for Nikishin; Does His New Deal Help or Hurt Them?

Elliotte Friedman on the most recent episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast that the New York Rangers were extremely close on a trade that would have seen them land Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Shesterkin Replacement?: Rangers Sign Veteran Goalie After Releasing Him From PTO

James Reimer has signed a one-year deal with the New York Rangers, the team announced on Sunday. Reimer was released from his AHL PTO today with Hartford to make it happen.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

3 Reasons the Rangers’ Hot Start Is Starting to Cool Off

As of this writing, the New York Rangers have a record of 7-5-1, which is good for second place in the Metropolitan Division. While it might look good on paper, this team has lost two in a row, both on the road, where they have a 1-5-1 record so far this season.

Matthew Robertson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Rangers Recall Matthew Robertson

After sending down Justin Dowling, the Rangers didn’t waste much time filling the vacated roster spot. The team announced (Twitter link) late Friday that defenseman Matthew Robertson has been recalled from AHL Hartford. With the recall, the team is now back to the maximum of 23 players on the active roster.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Rangers aspire to be less loose against Senators

The New York Rangers will try to return to their low-drama style as they finish a two-game visit to Canada against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / October 21

Rangers, perfect at home, out to improve road mark vs. Leafs

The New York Rangers will look to bring their road record in line with their remarkable success at home when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.