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Rangers Shouldn’t Rush to Extend Artemi Panarin

It might be hard to believe, but Artemi Panarin‘s seven-year contract will soon expire. Not too long ago, you can remember the New York Rangers introducing the star forward and him holding up his new Blueshirt sweater in front of Madison Square Garden with the No.

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Mike Sullivan, Rangers to open 2025-26 NHL season against Penguins on ESPN

Mike Sullivan won’t have to wait long to be behind the New York Rangers bench and coach against his former team. Sullivan officially begins his tenure as Rangers coach Oct.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 14

Why Rangers should move Braden Schneider up into top 4 of defense corps after adding Vladislav Gavrikov

There’s every reason for New York Rangers fans to be excited about the signing of Vladislav Gavrikov, the ostensible top-pair, stay-at-home defenseman the club desperately craved going into the offseason.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Rangers News & Rumors: Brisson, Dowling, Panarin, Maloney

The New York Rangers have made some moves this summer that show they want to make a push back to the playoffs next season, including the long-term contract for defender Vladislav Gavrikov.

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Mika Zibanejad News / House of Hockey / July 13

Mika Zibanejad Suffers Steep Fall in Perceived Value as Rangers Consider Trade

Mika Zibanejad was once a top tier forward in the NHL, but now, he's suffered a major drop off in the eyes of the fans after a recent poll revealed his standing and the shocking fall he's taken since the summer of 2024.

New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / July 12

Fans Erupt After Elliotte Friedman Drops Surprise on Artemi Panarin's Future with Rangers

The New York Rangers have a big decision to make on pending UFA Artemi Panarin, and Elliotte Friedman's latest comments have sent fans into a frenzy. The

Artemi Panarin News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Rangers Predicted to Lose Artemi Panarin

After missing the postseason this past season, the New York Rangers set out to make sure that it doesn't happen again. New York wants to be competing for Stanley Cup titles, and the front office beleives that they can do so with the core in place.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

New York Rangers 2025-26 Prospect Pyramid

I first discovered the prospect pyramid as a 14-year-old, sitting in bed watching the famous hockey YouTuber Steve Dangle create one for his favorite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Comparing the Rangers’ 2025-26 Projected Lineup to the 2024-25 Opening Night Lineup

Going into last season, there was so much hope surrounding the New York Rangers and their chances of winning the Stanley Cup. They were coming off a season in which they won the Presidents’ Trophy and a Game 6 loss in the Eastern Conference Final.

New York Rangers News / House of Hockey / July 10

Analysts Call For Rangers to Name Surprising New Captain: It Is Not Adam Fox or Artemi Panarin

The New York Rangers moved Jacob Trouba last season, and now The Hockey News have called for Vincent Trocheck to be named as his replacement. The past

Riley Hughes News / Inside The Rink / July 10

AHL: Charlotte Checkers Re-Sign Riley Hughes

The Charlotte Checkers this morning announced they are re-signing forward Riley Hughes to a one-year AHL contract. Hughes, this season in 31 games, recorded eight points on three goals and five assists.

Mika Zibanejad News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Rangers Working with Zibanejad on Future as Trade Talk Swirls

The New York Rangers find themselves at a crossroads this offseason as speculation swirls around the future of veteran forward Mika Zibanejad. According

Mika Zibanejad News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Rangers and Mika Zibanejad Trying to 'Avoid the Noise,' Claims Insider

The New York Rangers spent the part of last season and the start of the offseason tearing down much of what helped the franchise win the Presidents' Trophy in 2024.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Former first-round pick retires after 12 NHL seasons

Longtime depth center Riley Nash has retired from the NHL.

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New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / July 8

Elliotte Friedman: Uncertainty Growing Around Mika Zibanejad's Future in New York

There is a growing uncertainty surrounding the future of Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad in New York, per a new report from NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman.

New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / July 7

New York Rangers Re-Sign 23-Year-Old Forward

The New York Rangers this morning re-signed 23-year-old restricted free agent forward Brendan Brisson. The deal is for one year with a two-way option. The deal includes a $775K NHL AAV and a $100K minors AAV.

J.T. Miller News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7

K’Andre Miller sign-and-trade grades for Hurricanes, Rangers

It was a bit of a lackluster day on July 1 when 2025 NHL Free Agency opened. However, the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers did provide some notable fireworks.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

Rangers re-sign former first-round pick

The Rangers have taken care of one of their remaining restricted free agents.

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Vladislav Gavrikov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 5

Grading Vladislav Gavrikov’s 7-year, $49 million contract with Rangers

The New York Rangers signed defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-year contract as free agency opened on Tuesday. Gavrikov is turning 30 years old in November, and his contract carries a $7 million cap hit.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 6

Three NHL teams that have missed the mark this offseason

Three NHL teams that have missed the mark so far this offseason

There is still time for these teams to change their offseason, and one big trade can still impact things, but through the first week, these teams have dropped the ball. So far.

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New York Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Rangers GM's 'Excited' Message on K'Andre Miller's Replacement

The New York Rangers were left with little choice once restricted free agent defenseman K’Andre Miller declined to re-sign with the team. With the threat of losing him looming, the team traded Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes, where he immediately signed a maximum eight-year extension, and turned to free agency to fill the gap.

New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / July 2

Opinion: A Quick Analysis of The New York Rangers

Going into the offseason, it was clear that New York Rangers General Manager Chris Drury had to make a lot tough decisions and changes. After being the best team in the league in the 2023-24 season, the Blueshirts missed the Stanley Cup playoffs in convincing fashion last season.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 2

Have the Rangers already achieved their offseason goals?

From a Presidents Trophy to missing the playoffs, the 2024-25 season proved to be a disaster for the Rangers. With plenty to address this offseason in an attempt to get back on track, has the team already achieved its objectives for the summer?

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