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New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Will Cuylle

The New York Rangers have had a difficult last two seasons after winning the Presidents’ Trophy in 2023-24. Though the team struggled and missed the playoffs in 2025-26, a few of their young players have shown promise, including winger Will Cuylle, who was strong defensively and chipped in offensively last season.

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Rangers Looking To Make Another Forward Addition

It has been a fairly busy summer for the Rangers who have shaken things up in their forward group, their back end, and even between the pipes. The end result has been six newcomers joining the team.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 18

What is the Rangers path after 2026-2027?

As the doldrums of the NHL offseason continue, the New York Rangers appear to have a mostly set roster. While there could be some adding or subtracting around the edges, New York will go into the 2026-2027 season with some new players, such as Marcus Pettersson, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Sean Durzi, and more.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 18

Rangers prospects notebook: Keep eye on Spence, Aspinall, Gonchar

After a long overdue vacation, playing catch‑up with the New York Rangers is … enlightening. So, let’s have some fun with this summer edition of the prospects notebook, sharing random thoughts about the Rangers and their kids.

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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?"

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J.T. Miller News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

J.T. Miller Bouncing Back Is Crucial for a Successful Rangers Season

The New York Rangers are hoping to have a more successful season than the last two. With all the moves they have made this offseason, it is still crucial that they get a bounce-back season from one of their most important players.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 16

Must-see games on New York Rangers 2026-27 NHL schedule

The New York Rangers won’t have much time to ease into the 2026-27 season. From Opening Night in Boston and emotional returns with former fan favorites to meetings with Metro Division rivals and late-season games that could carry playoff implications, the schedule is loaded with must-watch matchups.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 16

Submit your questions for Live From the Blue Seats

Live From the Blue Seats will be back tonight as Rob and Dave talk Gabe Perreault, the Rangers youth, and the Rangers prospects. Perreault’s name has been in the media lately as pundits have discussed what his ceiling is, and as you can imagine, some have more balanced and realistic takes than others.

Vincent Trocheck News / Forever Blueshirts / July 16

Trocheck family says goodbye to Rangers: ‘Quite the chapter for us’

Roughly six months of waiting, worry, and mixed emotions came to an end for the Trocheck family on July 1. That’s when the New York Rangers finally pulled the trigger and traded Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 16

Where should Alberts Smits start the 2026-2027 season?

A major storyline in training camp this September is going to be where their 5th overall pick starts the 2026-2027 season. Should Alberts Smits start in the AHL?

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Rangers sign first-round pick to three year, entry level contract

The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Alberts Smits, the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, to a three-year entry-level contract, team president and general manager Chris Drury announced on Wednesday.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Rangers sign Alberts Smits to entry-level contract

The New York Rangers announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Alberts Smits to a three-year, entry-level contract. At this point in time, there is no confirmation on the salary or cap hit for Smits’ contract, as well as if it contains any performance bonuses.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Rangers Sign Alberts Smits To Entry-Level Contract

The trend of recent first-round draft picks signing their entry-level contracts is continuing. The New York Rangers announced they’ve signed defenseman Alberts Smits to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Braden Schneider News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

3 Options the Rangers Have With Schneider Now Signed

The New York Rangers got one of their last pieces of offseason work done when they signed Braden Schneider to a one-year extension worth $5.5 million. They now have their defense locked up heading into this season, but just because they signed him does not mean he will be on the team come opening night.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 13

Rangers agree to $5.5 million contract with key defenseman

The New York Rangers have been one of the most active teams this offseason. The Rangers made multiple major moves, including trading for Pavel Dorofeyev and Marcus Pettersson.

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Braden Schneider News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Rangers Sign Braden Schneider To A One-Year Extension

The Rangers have avoided an arbitration hearing, signing defenseman Braden Schneider to a one-year contract carrying a $5.5MM cap hit, per PuckPedia. The deal consists entirely of salary, with no signing bonus.

Taylor Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Taylor Raddysh

Many of the New York Rangers’ top players either missed extended time with injuries or underperformed last season. They did get strong play from some of their young players late in the season, but it was not enough to get the team into the playoff race.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 12

How the New York Rangers could line up after active offseason

As things stand today, let’s prognosticate as to the Rangers opening-night lineup.

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Adam Fox News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

Could Rangers’ Adam Fox Be Next In Line to Ask for a Trade?

The New York Rangers could be facing another major decision down the line, as speculation mounts about the future of star defenseman Adam Fox. After a disappointing season that saw the Rangers miss the playoffs and finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, questions about the team’s direction are starting to grow.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Mammoth star Vincent Trocheck’s ‘potential’ truth bomb after Rangers trade

The Utah Mammoth swung a huge trade for Vincent Trocheck at the beginning of NHL Free Agency last week. Trocheck joins from the New York Rangers, who are engrossed in a retooling process.

Adam Fox News / Inside The Rink / July 4

Player Profile: Adam Fox

Adam Fox was born in Jericho, New York, on February 17th, 1998. Fox played youth hockey for the Long Island Gulls in the AYHL under14 league during the 2012-13 season as a 14-year-old.

Adam Edstrom News / Field Level Media / June 27

Rangers ship Adam Edstrom to Nashville for prospect, draft pick

The New York Rangers have traded center Adam Edstrom to the Nashville Predators in exchange for prospect Massimo Rizzo and the No. 148 draft pick. The Rangers announced the move on Saturday, the second day of the NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club

Identical twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck were two of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

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Pavel Dorofeyev News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade

The New York Rangers have made a notable addition to their forward group, acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev in a trade.

Jason Robertson reportedly rejected $120M offer from Kraken, nixing blockbuster trade

Can NHL teams turn to restricted free-agent market for relief?

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22

Five major storylines to watch leading up to 2026 NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Draft this weekend will mark the potential for some of the biggest offseason business the league conducts each year.

Five players Maple Leafs should target with second-round pick

Rangers give G Dylan Garand two-year extension

Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

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Dylan Garand News / Field Level Media / June 21

Rangers give G Dylan Garand 2-year extension

The New York Rangers are keeping one of their top internal goaltending options in place, signing Dylan Garand to a two-year contract extension. The team announced the deal Sunday, giving the 24-year-old another chance to build on a brief but strong first look in the NHL.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Big Change Suggests New Level of Urgency Around Trocheck Trade from Rangers

The New York Rangers may be inching closer to a significant offseason decision involving veteran center Vincent Trocheck, and a recent agency change could help make that trade possible.