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Jaroslav Chmelar Losing Grip on NY Rangers Roster Spot

As the New York Rangers enter their final preseason tuneup ahead of the 2026-27 NHL regular season against the New York Islanders, there are still a few questions about how their opening night roster is going to look.

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NY Rangers lines tonight: Is this the Rangers opening night lineup?

The Rangers lines tonight may actually be the Rangers opening night lineup, which is sure to irk a few people. Matt Rempe slides into the 4RW role and Alberts Smits will play 3LD as it looks like he has made the team out of camp.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 25

Greentree, Beaudoin, 4 others assigned to Hartford

Liam Greentree and Cole Beaudoin were among six New York Rangers players assigned to the the Hartford Wolf Pack. The pair of forwards, both newcomers to the organization after trades last year and in the offseason, played extremely well in training camp and the preseason.

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

NY Rangers Likely Showcasing Opening Night Lineup in Final Preseason Game

After losing their first two preseason games, the New York Rangers were finally able to pick up their first win against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.

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Filip Chytil News / Forever Blueshirts / September 25

Oft-injured former Rangers star hurt again in bizarre mishap with referee

Isn’t there a higher power out there that can step in and offer a break to former New York Rangers center Filip Chytil? Then again, break might be the wrong word choice here because that could have negative injury-related connotations.

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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 / New York Rangers On SI / September 25

NY Rangers' Tye Kartye Praises Play of Matt Rempe

The New York Rangers were able to secure their first win of the preseason in come-from-behind fashion against the New Jersey Devils. In the win, there

Braden Schneider News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 25

Does Braden Schneider have a future with the Rangers?

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Rob and Producer JL talk big preseason topics on everyone’s mind. Does Braden Schneider have a future with the Rangers?

Dylan Roobroeck News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 25

Dylan Roobroeck among latest round of Rangers cuts

Before last night’s win over the Devils in their third preseason game, we got another round of Rangers cuts to their training camp roster. Forwards Dylan Roobroeck, Brody Lamb, Jacob Battaglia, and goalies Callum Tung and Spencer Martin–who cleared waivers–were all reassigned to Hartford as the next round of Rangers cuts.

Will Cuylle News / New York Rangers On SI / September 25

Big Performance by Will Cuylle Helps NY Rangers Get First Preseason Win

The New York Rangers got going in their penultimate game of the preseason against the New Jersey Devils, and unlike against the New York Islanders, they did not get off to the best of starts. On Tuesday night, the Rangers were the better team for the first half of the game against the Islanders.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 25

Rangers Recap: A win is a win, even in preseason

Despite a more Hartford heavy presence in the lineup, last night was one of the better performances by the Rangers in the preseason. Goals from Will Cuylle, Anton Blidh, and Scott Morrow in the 3rd period highlighted solid puck movement in the defensive zone and a more assertive presence in the offensive zone.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 25

Rangers Daily: Korpisalo’s ‘full experience;’ Fantilli finally signs; Ovechkin practices

Joonas Korpisalo was all smiles after the New York Rangers skated away with a 4-3 shootout preseason victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday at Madison Square Garden.

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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 / September 25

Confidence of NY Rangers Young Defenseman on Full Display

The New York Rangers have several young players who are pushing for spots on the opening night roster. With a condensed training camp schedule that includes only four preseason games, players don’t have much time to make an impression.

Scott Morrow News / Forever Blueshirts / September 24

Morrow making his case among key Rangers takeaways in 4-3 shootout win

It wasn’t all perfect for Scott Morrow on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. But there was plenty to like about the 23-year-old defenseman, who helped the New York Rangers skate to their first preseason victory, a 4-3 shootout win over the New Jersey Devils.

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NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / September 24

Rangers get 1st preseason win by topping Devils 4-3 in shootout

The New York Rangers earned their first preseason victory by rallying with three goals in a 6:53 span of the third period and then scoring the only goal of the shootout to defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / September 24

NY Rangers Show Grit in Comeback Win Over Devils

The New York Rangers got off to a hot start against the New York Islanders in their second preseason game of the year, but fell apart down the stretch.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / New York Rangers On SI / September 24

Why Pavel Dorofeyev Could Completely Change NY Rangers on Offensive End

With the start of the regular season right around the corner for the New York Rangers, the team will be done with a preseason on Friday night after they face off against the New York Islanders. On Thursday, the team will be playing their second game against the New Jersey Devils, and this time they won’t be seeing many of the regulars for them.

Dylan Roobroeck News / Forever Blueshirts / September 24

Rangers reduce roster to 38 players, cut 5 including Dylan Roobroeck

With the regular-season opener five days away, the New York Rangers reduced their training camp roster to 38 on Thursday, assigning five players to Hartford of the American Hockey League.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 24

Rangers lines tonight: Smits-Morrow is the top pair to watch

The Rangers lines tonight are more of a mix of the expected NHL lineup and some prospects looking to make an impression. Notably, Alberts Smits and Scott Morrow will be paired as tonight’s top defense pair.

NHL News / New York Rangers On SI / September 24

NY Rangers, Devils Going Young With Preseason Game Lineups

The New York Rangers are set to take the ice for their third preseason game of the year, hosting the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden. This will be the second time the teams face off in an exhibition game this week, with the Rangers losing their preseason opener to the Devils 3-2 on Monday night.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 24

Rangers coach admits waivers concerns could ‘influence’ roster decisions

As coach of the New York Rangers, Mike Sullivan has significant say in the makeup of the roster coming out of training camp. Final decisions aren’t his alone, of course, but he works in tandem with general manager Chris Drury, with the front office doing its best to give Sullivan the players he most wants.

Mika Zibanejad News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Mika Zibanejad Remains the Last of the Rangers’ Old Guard

This season will mark the 11th for Mika Zibanejad as a New York Ranger. He is far and away the team’s longest-tenured player and has been through many different phases of the team over the years.

Noah Laba News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Rangers Relying Heavily on Noah Laba in 2026-27

The New York Rangers have added some key wingers and defensemen after a frustrating 2025-26 season, but they traded Vincent Trocheck, one of their best centers, to the Utah Mammoth.

Adam Sykora News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 23

Rangers' Adam Sykora out multiple months with lower-body injury

A preseason roster battle for the New York Rangers is over before it began. After leaving the Rangers’ preseason contest on Monday with a lower-body injury, The Athletic reports that forward Adam Sykora will miss the next four to five months, according to Vince Z.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

Insider Believes Rangers Superstars Could Emerge in Trade Talks if Team Flops

Much of the core of the New York Rangers’ 2023-24 roster that brought them within two wins of making the Stanley Cup Final is gone just two years later, and if they get off to a slow start in 2026-27, one insider believes more of those major changes could continue.

Oliver Bjorkstrand News / The Hockey Writers / September 20

Rangers Need Oliver Bjorkstrand to Have a Bounceback Season

The New York Rangers had a disappointing 2025-26 season and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, but they added some key players this offseason.