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Rangers’ Adam Fox Will Be A Game-Time Decision On Wednesday

The New York Rangers might soon be able to put a nightmare injury behind them. Star defenseman Adam Fox has been designated as a game-time decision for Wednesday’s match against the Washington Capitals per Vince Z.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 30

Olympic roster will be test to see if USA Hockey has learned from mistakes

The United States is expected to announce its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament on Friday, and it will be a significant test as to whether or not the organization has learned from its previous mistakes.

Team USA would be setting itself up for Olympic failure if Stars' Jason Robertson is left off roster

Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list

Red Wings' young defensive duo may help team end playoff drought

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / December 30

5 Game-Changers the Rangers Should Target in Trades

Regardless of whether it’s in the offseason or ahead of the 2026 Trade Deadline, one thing is clear – the New York Rangers need to add a game-changing talent to their lineup to take that next step.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / December 30

Rangers vs. Capitals: Lineups, storylines with Adam Fox game-time decision

For the second time in eight days, the New York Rangers pay a visit to Capital One Arena to face off against the Washington Capitals, this time in a New Year’s Eve matinee Wednesday afternoon.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

EJ Emery News / Forever Blueshirts / December 30

Rangers prospect EJ Emery impresses college coach with ‘nuance in his game’

The IIHF World Junior Championship is more than a holiday tournament — it’s a glimpse into the future and a chance to see NHL prospects tested on an international stage.

Vincent Trocheck News / Blue Seat Blogs / December 30

The Vincent Trocheck dilemma

Vincent Trocheck was a home-run signing by Chris Drury, one of the few moves the embattled General Manager of the New York Rangers has made that actually worked out.

Vladislav Gavrikov News / Forever Blueshirts / December 30

Rangers Daily: ‘Special’ Gavrikov goal; Penguins land mercurial forward

Mike Sullivan made a surprising personnel decision with the New York Rangers’ top power-play unit Monday, and it paid off less than two minutes into their game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / December 30

Rangers Recap: Chased by the storm

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, Rangers versus Hurricanes, Hurricanes massively outshoot Rangers, Hurricanes win by a goal. Well, it happened again.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / December 29

Rangers blow 3rd period lead, fall 3-2 in overtime to Hurricanes: Takeaways

Less than 11 minutes away from a rousing road victory in Raleigh against the best team in the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers instead coughed up a one-goal lead in the third period and lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime Monday night at Lenovo Center.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

NHL Predictions: December 29th New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / December 29

Rangers Week Ahead: Winter Classic highlights 3 straight on road

The New York Rangers reach the halfway mark of their season on Monday and begin the new year Friday night with the sixth outdoor game in their history.

New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

NHL Rumours: New York Rangers Insider Sheds Light on Team’s Plans

It’s time for another edition of the NHL rumours. In this edition, the focus will be on the New York Rangers. The Blueshirts are still in the Stanley Cup Playoff hunt, despite a largely inconsistent season.

New York Rangers News / Stadium Rant / December 26

New Year’s Resolutions For The New York Rangers

For the New York Rangers, 2025 has been a mostly dreadful year. The Blueshirts have endured a dismantling of the core, missing the playoffs, and another head coaching change.

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Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

The Hard Truth About What a Rangers Panarin Trade Would Really Look Like

The idea of an Artemi Panarin trade will always spark debate in New York, but the reality of what such a move would look like is far more complicated — and far less lucrative — than fans might expect.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25

The Rangers Have a Card They Haven’t Played — and It Could Pay Off Big

The idea of the New York Rangers trading Vincent Trocheck might sound far-fetched at first glance, but recent analysis suggests that if the team ever went down that road, the return could be significant — potentially even greater than what they’d get for Artemi Panarin.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 23

Rangers rack up 5 third-period goals, crush Capitals

Vincent Trocheck scored twice during New York's five-goal third period, fueling the visiting Rangers to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 23

USA would be setting up for Olympic failure if it snubs Jason Robertson

Team USA would be setting itself up for Olympic failure if Stars' Jason Robertson is left off roster

As things stand entering play on Tuesday, Robertson's 23 goals are fourth-most in the entire NHL.

Rangers place Miller on injured reserve with upper-body injury

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J.T. Miller News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Rangers place Miller on injured reserve with upper-body injury

The New York Rangers will be without their captain for some time, as center J.T. Miller has been placed on injured reserved, according to several reports, including from Mollie Walker of The New York Post.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Rangers battle back late for shootout win over Flyers

Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck scored in the opening two rounds of the shootout Saturday afternoon as the host New York Rangers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

The Rangers are big-game hunting on the trade market

Whenever a high-profile NHL player becomes available, it’s a good bet that the New York Rangers are one of the teams sniffing around. After all, this is the same franchise that has brought in superstars like Patrick Kane, Jaromir Jagr, and Pavel Bure in the past.

New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / December 18

Rangers Shake Up Offense with AHL Recalls

Following two straight losses, the New York Rangers have called up star prospect Gabe Perreault and fellow prospect Brennan Othmann from the American Hockey League affiliate of the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Matt Rempe News / Breakaway on SI / December 17

Rangers Young Enforcer Makes Return After Breaking Thumb

In his first locker room media availability since his return from long-term injured reserve, New York Rangers budding young enforcer Matt Rempe confirmed that his absence was due to breaking his left thumb in “many places” and that he had to undergo surgery in efforts for its repair.

Igor Shesterkin News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Igor Shesterkin had violent outburst after Rangers loss

The New York Rangers can’t seem to figure things out at home. On Monday, the Rangers suffered yet another loss in the Big Apple, as they absorbed a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the visiting Anaheim Ducks at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y.

New York Rangers News / NHL Rumors / December 11

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Top 15 NHL Trade Targets

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Marek and Mollie Walker talk about the New York Rangers, and what could happen to Artemi Panarin if they’re on the outside looking in.