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NY Rangers One of Five Teams Linked to Patrik Laine

The New York Rangers have spent a lot of assets upgrading their roster for the 2026-27 season, hoping to snap their playoff drought at two years. However, despite the changes that have been made, team president and general manager Chris Drury is still looking to add to the team ahead of training camp beginning in about five weeks.

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Why Rangers defenseman likely ‘feeling pretty good’ about uncertain future

Braden Schneider may — or may not — be a member of the New York Rangers defense corps past the 2026-27 season. But either way, he’s well-positioned to cash in with his next longer-term contract.

Connor McDavid News / Blue Seat Blogs / August 11

Connor McDavid or bust for the Rangers? Is that even realistic?

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Dave and Producer JL talk the Rangers plans beyond this season. For some reason, it seems the strategy again appears to be Connor McDavid or bust for the Rangers, the second time they appear to be banking on a free agent to choose the New York Rangers two years in advance.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 11

NY Rangers Have Major Hole To Overcome Trading Top Winger

It wasn’t very long ago that the New York Rangers were the cream of the crop in the Eastern Conference, contending for the right to play in the Stanley Cup Finals.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Matt Rempe News / New York Rangers On SI / August 10

Matt Rempe Was Saddened by One NY Rangers Offseason Move

The New York Rangers made several moves this offseason in an effort to upgrade the talent on a team that finished in last place in the Eastern Conference this past season with only 77 points.

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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.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 10

Rangers Relying Heavily on Mika Zibanejad & J.T. Miller

The New York Rangers traded away one of their top centers, Vincent Trocheck, while adding key defensemen Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson and wingers Pavel Dorofeyev and Oliver Bjorkstrand this offseason.

Adam Fox News / Forever Blueshirts / August 10

Why Rangers star Adam Fox is ‘forgotten’ among top NHL defensemen

For the first time in three years, New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox moved in the right direction on NHL Network’s annual ranking of the League’s top defensemen “right now.” After peaking at No.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 10

Predicting NY Rangers Usage Split of Power Play Units

There weren’t many bright spots for the New York Rangers during the 2025-26 season, but one area they thrived in was on the power play. Offense was hard to consistently come by for the Rangers, especially after they traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings.

Alexis Lafreniere News / Forever Blueshirts / August 10

How Rangers stand to benefit after Alexis Lafreniere ‘re-formulated his game’

Much needs to go right for the New York Rangers to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs this coming season. Such is the case after missing the postseason in back-to-back seasons and finishing 30th overall and last in the Eastern Conference in 2025-26.

Adam Fox News / New York Rangers On SI / August 10

Adam Fox Rightfully Moving up NHL Defensemen Rankings

The New York Rangers did a lot of work this offseason to help get the team back on track after missing the playoffs in two straight years. One of the players whom they will be counting on to help elevate the team to that level is defenseman Adam Fox.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 10

Analyzing the Four Most Efficient NY Rangers Contracts

There are a lot of gripes that New York Rangers fans have with how team president and general manager Chris Drury has operated the last few years, and rightfully so.

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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 / August 9

Contract of Key Forward for NY Rangers is Major Concern

As the New York Rangers get set for the upcoming season, there are going to be a lot of new faces for the team, and there is a reason to believe they will be much-improved. Coming off a year to forget, the Rangers came into the summer hungry to improve.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 9

Reunion With Talented Forward Makes Sense for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers have been a very busy team this offseason, but they still might look to add another piece before the season starts. Coming off a terrible campaign, the Rangers were a team focused on getting better this summer.

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 8

Predicting What a Gabe Perreault Contract Extension Might Look Like for NY Rangers

It has been a very busy offseason for the New York Rangers, who are hoping to be an improved team after a flurry of roster moves. However, while the new

Vincent Trocheck News / New York Rangers On SI / August 8

NY Rangers Need More Players With Attitude of Vincent Trocheck

It was a long time coming, but shortly after NHL free agency started this summer, the New York Rangers traded Vincent Trocheck. The veteran center was traded to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for defenseman Sean Durzi, center prospect Cole Beaudoin and a 2027 third-round pick.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 7

NY Rangers Need To Find Way To Take Pressure off Aging Core

The New York Rangers knew that changes had to be made to their roster this offseason after finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference with 77 points during the 2025-26 campaign.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Remembering the Rangers’ 'Kid Line': A Short-Term Success That Did Not Last

When the New York Rangers were coming out of their rebuild and getting back to being playoff contenders, there was one line that took the league by surprise.

Braden Schneider News / New York Rangers On SI / August 7

Analyzing NY Rangers’ Decision To Keep Braden Schneider Not Will Borgen

One of the positional groups the New York Rangers revamped the most this offseason was their defenseman. It was a major weakness at the NHL level during the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 6

NHL Rumors: Rangers looking for dominant player; it just hasn't come to fruition yet

Daily Faceoff: The New York Rangers have had their eye on landing a superstar, but the big free agent class this offseason that many were expecting didn’t come to fruition, according to Michael Rupp.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

3 Rangers Breakout Candidates in 2026-27

The New York Rangers had a disappointing 2025-26 season, but they added a few key players this offseason, and they got strong play from many of their young forwards last season, especially after the Olympic break.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2

Analyst Says Rangers Will Always Have Their Eye on Connor McDavid

The New York Rangers always want to be relevant and viewed as a premier NHL franchise, so what’s gone on over the last few years hasn’t been acceptable.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New York Rangers’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 28