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Why Development of Alberts Smits is Important for NY Rangers

As the New York Rangers get set for the start of training camp, the team is going to have some important decisions to make regarding some talent. Following a season to forget, the Rangers are hoping to be a much better team following a busy summer.

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NY Rangers Have Two Players Featured in 2025 NHL Re-Draft

A major reason that the New York Rangers are in the position they currently are is the lack of success the team has had developing young talent. From 2017 through 2021, the Rangers made nine selections in the first round.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 25

NY Rangers' Ceiling in 2026-27 Will Rely on This Key Thing

With training camp quickly approaching for the New York Rangers, the team will be hoping that the 2026-27 campaign will be a much better one than last season. Coming into the summer, the Rangers were extremely aggressive in their pursuit of trying to get better.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Rangers Need to Add a Middle-Six Forward Before the Season

The New York Rangers finished last in the Eastern Conference last season and have made some significant changes to their forward group. Gone are Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck, and in are new faces, including Pavel Dorofeyev and Oliver Bjorkstrand.

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NY Rangers Fans Will Have To Wait To See Cole Beaudoin in Lineup

The New York Rangers made several franchise-altering trades this offseason in an effort to get a franchise back on track that only two years ago was among the cream of the crop in the Eastern Conference.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Kevin Hayes News / Forever Blueshirts / August 25

Former Rangers star to play in Russia after signing 1-year KHL deal

After 12 NHL seasons, former New York Rangers forward Kevin Hayes will play in Russia this upcoming season. He signed a one-year contract with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL on Tuesday.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Rangers’ Chmelar & Sykora Can Be Key Bottom-Six Forwards in 2026-27

Many of the New York Rangers’ top players underperformed or missed extended time with injuries last season. However, they played better in the second half of the season, and many of their young players brought energy and showed promise, including rookie wingers Jaroslav Chmelar and Adam Sykora.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 25

NY Rangers Star Surprisingly Absent From Top 20 Center List

If the New York Rangers are going to make any noise this season, they are going to need their key contributors to play at a high level. There are two legitimate franchise cornerstones in defenseman Adam Fox and goalie Igor Shesterkin to game-plan around.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 25

What is long-term Rangers future for Marcus Pettersson, Sean Durzi?

Neither Marcus Pettersson nor Sean Durzi’s played a single shift, much less a game or a season, yet for the New York Rangers. For that matter, their first training camp with the Rangers remains on the horizon, still more than two weeks away.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 25

Third Pair Could Be a Great Strength for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers are getting set for an important upcoming season, and the team will be hoping to be much improved. It is no secret that the 2025-26 campaign was not a good one for the Rangers.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 25

Former Rangers assistant back in New York with PWHL Sirens

Jim Midgely is back in the Big Apple, but this time the former New York Rangers assistant coach is behind the bench for the New York Sirens. The local PWHL franchise named Midgely as an assistant under head coach Greg Fargo on Monday.

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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.

Alberts Smits News / Forever Blueshirts / August 23

Rangers fans show patience, don’t want to rush top pick Alberts Smits: poll

It appears that New York Rangers fans have high expectations for top prospect Alberts Smits, but aren’t eager to see him rushed into the NHL just yet. The Rangers selected the mature and talented defenseman with the No.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 23

NY Rangers Need To Improve Level of Play at MSG

There was a lot that went wrong for the New York Rangers during the 2025-26 NHL season that culminated in them finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference with only 77 points.

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Rangers re-sign final restricted free agent to 1-year contract extension

The New York Rangers on Friday reached an agreement with defenseman Vincent Iorio on a one-year, two-way contract, finalizing a deal with the team’s last restricted free agent.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 22

NY Rangers Have Left NHL Analyst ‘Heartbroken’ With Play

There isn’t a team in the NHL that has been more disappointing than the New York Rangers over the last few years. After setting franchise records with 55 victories and 114 points during the 2023-24 season, the team has fallen off.

Vincent Iorio News / Blue Seat Blogs / August 22

Rangers re-sign Vincent Iorio to 1 year contract

The Rangers have re-signed defenseman Vincent Iorio to a one year, two way contract. The contract is similar to Scott Morrow’s one year contract, with an $850,000 NHL salary and a $125,000 AHL salary.

Alberts Smits News / New York Rangers On SI / August 22

Alberts Smits Projected for Aggressive Arrival With NY Rangers

With the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the New York Rangers selected defenseman Alberts Smits. Considered the most NHL-ready player at his position in the draft class, it made sense that the Rangers targeted him over other players, such as Chase Reid, who were thought to possess a higher ceiling.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 22

NY Rangers Will Have to Consider Pairing Two Top Offensive Players Together

The New York Rangers have had a very busy summer, and as the team prepares for next season, they will have some important lineup decisions to make. This

Vincent Iorio News / Daily Faceoff / August 21

Rangers sign Vincent Iorio to one-year extension

The New York Rangers have come to terms with one of their young blueliners. On Friday, the Rangers announced that they have signed defenseman Vincent Iorio to a one-year contract extension.

Vincent Iorio News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21

Rangers Sign Vincent Iorio To One-Year Extension

The New York Rangers signed RFA defenseman Vincent Iorio to a one-year, two-way contract extension, per an official announcement. While New York did not officially disclose the financial terms of the extension, Vince Z.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Rangers Need to Prioritize Gabe Perreault’s Development

While the New York Rangers had a frustrating 2025-26 season and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, the strong play of rookie winger Gabe Perreault was a bright spot.

Zach Berzolla News / Inside The Rink / August 21

ECHL: Reading Signs Two Time Kelly Cup Champion Zach Berzolla

The Reading Royals have signed two-time Kelly Cup Champion Zach Berzolla for the upcoming season. Berzolla, 28, joins the Reading Royals after winning the Kelly Cup with the Florida Everblades last season.

Scott Morrow News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Rangers Sign Scott Morrow To One-Year Deal

According to a team announcement, the New York Rangers have signed defenseman Scott Morrow to a one-year contract. The contract, a two-way deal, will pay him $850,000 at the NHL level with an AHL salary of $125,000, according to Puckpedia.

Will Cuylle News / Yardbarker / August 17

Rangers' Will Cuylle must prove his worth in contract year

New York Rangers fans are probably paying close attention to the situation of one player in particular heading into the 2026-27 season.

Rangers' one-year Braden Schneider extension raises questions

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Rangers' one-year Braden Schneider extension raises questions

Schneider and the New York Rangers signed a new one-year agreement with a $5.5 million cap hit.

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Rangers just made another failed season far more expensive

The New York Rangers did not spend the offseason behaving like a team willing to wait. Chris Drury changed the roster, surrendered valuable draft capital and placed another bet on a quick return to contention.

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