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Rangers May Have Better Finish to the Season Than You Think

When we look back on it, the 2025-26 season might be the worst one the New York Rangers have played all century. However, we still have a quarter of the season left and some key stars may return to the lineup after the Olympic break.

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Jonathan Quick exits Rangers practice early in latest injury concern

Apparently the Olympic break in the NHL schedule isn’t the perfect tonic the New York Rangers hoped it’d be, when it comes to curing their injury woes this season.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / February 21

Are the Rangers in a rebuild or a retool?

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Dave and Producer JL answer a big question: Are the Rangers in a rebuild or a retool? The Artemi Panarin trade was underwhelming and did not return an NHL body, and the Rangers now need to be perfect with the trades of Vincent Trocheck and Braden Schneider, perhaps even Alexis Lafreniere as well.

Alexis Lafreniere News / Forever Blueshirts / February 21

Why Rangers could be in ‘dark place’ with former top pick ahead of trade deadline

In the midst of a roster retool, the New York Rangers must make an important decision about the future of Alexis Lafreniere. Is the 2020 No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft a long-term keeper and part of the core moving forward?

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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?

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Matt Rempe News / Athlon Sports / February 21

Rangers Make Matt Rempe Move Amid Olympic Break

The New York Rangers will return from the Olympic break sitting last in the Eastern Conference at 22–29-6, with 50 points and no realistic way of making a late-season push toward the playoffs, trailing the second wild-card team by 19 points with 25 games left.

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

Alexis Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

Alexis Lafreniere’s Poor Development Will Hinder Rangers’ Retooling Plans

It was six years ago that the New York Rangers won the draft lottery, which got them the first overall pick. They selected Alexis Lafreniere, who was the consensus number one pick before the draft, as many believed he had all the tools to become the next superstar in the NHL.

Jonathan Quick News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 21

Rangers’ Jonathan Quick doesn’t want to be traded despite retool

As the roster freeze lifts on Monday, the New York Rangers are primed to be active sellers ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline. General manager Chris Drury has already begun restructuring the roster, moving defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders and dealing All-Star winger Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings.

Matt Rempe News / Daily Faceoff / February 20

Rangers’ Matt Rempe to have another procedure on thumb, will be placed on IR

One of the biggest players the game has ever seen is going to be out of action for a little bit. According to Mollie Walker of The New York Post, New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe will have another procedure on his left thumb.

Matt Rempe News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 20

Rangers’ Matt Rempe Will Undergo Thumb Procedure, Placed On IR

New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan will have to make some lineup changes when he returns from Team USA’s run at the Winter Olympics. The Rangers announced that enforcer Matt Rempe will undergo another procedure to fix the thumb injury that held him out of 24 games earlier in the season, per the New York Post’s Mollie Walker.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / February 20

3 Keys to Spitfires’ Pivotal Weekend vs Rangers & Firebirds

With just over a month left until the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Playoffs, the Windsor Spitfires know they’re in for a battle. This weekend, they face two contenders in what could be a pivotal point in the season.

Mike Sullivan News / Forever Blueshirts / February 20

Rangers coach praises USA women’s team after gold medal win: ‘an inspiration’

On Friday morning in Milan, Mike Sullivan didn’t immediately want to discuss either of the teams he coaches — the New York Rangers nor the United States men’s Olympic hockey team.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / February 20

Rangers’ Zibanejad Continues Bounce-Back Season in the Olympics

The New York Rangers are in last place in the Eastern Conference and have struggled to get on track this season. However, they do have three players competing in the Olympics, including Mika Zibanejad, who is having a bounce-back season for New York and also played at a high level for Sweden in the Olympics.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 18

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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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 / 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 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.

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.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 12

Is This New York Rangers Center a Potential Fit for the Boston Bruins?

Team USA and the New York Rangers 32-year-old center might be on the move ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline as the Rangers’ most valuable trade asset after the departure of forward Artemi Panarin.

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.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

Can Mike Sullivan and J.T. Miller Coexist in New York?

Mike Sullivan and J.T. Miller are both currently in Milan, Italy, focused on helping Team USA capture Olympic gold for the first time since the Miracle on Ice in 1980.

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.

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

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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