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Rangers News & Rumors: Zibanejad, Miller, Loss to Sabres

The New York Rangers have had a disastrous 2025-26 campaign and will soon be shifting their focus to how they can be competitive again. They are expected to make some massive changes in the offseason, and while nobody knows for sure what their plans are, they will certainly look different next season.

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Rangers ‘not going to win Stanley Cup next year,’ should trade these players

Despite winning five of their past seven games and finishing strong in what was an otherwise grossly disappointing season, the New York Rangers have some serious work to do in their retool this coming offseason.

J.T. Miller News / Blue Seat Blogs / April 9

The Rangers must enable JT Miller for future success

While reading an article (can’t find the article, video on related content here) on Quinn Hughes recently, it was hard to ignore how he sang JT Miller’s praises.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / April 9

Rangers Daily: Fortescue’s growth; Ovechkin eyes summer decision on future

Drew Fortescue didn’t have his best showing in seven NHL games with the New York Rangers on Wednesday, during a 5-3 loss to the high-flying Buffalo Sabres.

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Mike Sullivan News / Forever Blueshirts / April 8

Why Rangers coach scoffs at copying Sabres ‘model’ to retool

Make no mistake, New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan has a healthy level of respect for the Buffalo Sabres and their incredible turnaround to become a playoff team this season.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / April 8

Rangers vs. Sabres: Lineups, storylines for final home game at MSG

Looking to end the home portion of their schedule on a high note, the New York Rangers play their final game at Madison Square Garden this season when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.

Jonathan Quick News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Jonathan Quick’s Rangers Tenure & NHL Career Look to Be Over After This Season

With how poorly the last two seasons have gone for the New York Rangers, one veteran player who has been a leader in the locker room has been Jonathan Quick.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

NHL Predictions: New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres, April 8th

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J.T. Miller News / Forever Blueshirts / April 7

Rangers star ‘so proud’ of J.T. Miller handling ups, downs in 1st year as captain

Back in September, when the New York Rangers named J.T. Miller the 29th captain in franchise history ahead of their Centennial campaign in the NHL, no one would’ve predicted just how sideways the 2025-26 season would go — individually for the player nor collectively for the team.

Bryce McConnell-Barker News / Forever Blueshirts / April 7

Hartford Wolf Pack Weekly: Bryce McConnell-Barker makes most of opportunity

Second-year pro Bryce McConnell-Barker is stepping up for the Hartford Wolf Pack, amid a depleted forward group down the stretch of the American Hockey League season.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Rangers’ Gabe Perreault won’t win the Calder, but his rookie season deserves love

The New York Rangers haven’t exactly been known for their high-end player development in recent years. Alexis Lafreniere hasn’t lived up to expectations since going first overall in 2020.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / April 6

Rangers’ Rookie Forwards Have Provided a Spark

This has been a frustrating and disappointing season for the New York Rangers, but they have played well recently, and have gotten a spark from their young forwards who have gotten consistent ice time.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

6 Takeaways from Week 15 of the PWHL: New York, New York; expansion coming soon

It was a massive week for the PWHL, in more ways than one. From a record-breaking turnout in the World’s Most Famous Arena to teams earning berths in the 2026 Walter Cup Playoffs, the attention on the league is reaching a peak as the regular season slowly winds down.

Will Cuylle News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5

Gabe Perreault, Will Cuylle combine for unique Rangers history

The New York Rangers have already been eliminated from contention for a spot in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that’s not stopping the team from playing some great hockey of late.

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New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / April 5

Eliminated Rangers rout Caps for 2nd straight win over playoff contender

Will Cuylle scored twice in a span of 2:40 during a five-goal second period on the way to his first career hat trick and the host New York Rangers prevented the Washington Capitals from gaining ground in a crowded Eastern Conference playoff race with an 8-1 rout on Sunday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 4

Gabe Perreault's hat trick gets Rangers past Red Wings

Rookie Gabe Perreault scored twice in the third period to deliver his first career hat trick as the New York Rangers shut down the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

NHL Predictions: New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens, April 2

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Igor Shesterkin News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Igor Shesterkin Delivers Funny Message After Rangers-Devils Goalie Fight

The New York Rangers extended their ongoing winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Mika Zibanejad News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Epic goalie fight had Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad grinning ear-to-ear

It has been a disappointing season for both the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils, as they are the bottom two teams in the Metropolitan Division. Regardless of the poor play on the ice, fans got treated to a show, as Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom engaged in a goalie fight.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / March 31

Igor Shesterkin, Rangers avoid season sweep vs. rival Devils

Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves and Conor Sheary and J.T. Miller each scored a goal in the first period, fueling the host New York Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.

Drew Fortescue News / Breakaway on SI / March 27

Drew Fortescue to Make Rangers Debut Against Blackhawks

Drew Fortescue will be taking his rookie lap for the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden ahead of play against the Chicago Blackhawks. The rookie will see his NHL debut on March 27.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Rangers' disappointing season leaves more questions than answers

It’s been a nightmarish season for the New York Rangers, who became the second team in the NHL to be mathematically eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-3 loss in Toronto on Tuesday night.

Rangers eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention

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New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Rangers Recall Adam Sykora, Reassign Connor Mackey

The Rangers announced Tuesday that they’ve recalled left wing prospect Adam Sykora from AHL Hartford. They sent defender Connor Mackey back down to Hartford in the corresponding move.

J.T. Miller News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Watch: JT Miller goes down in pain after taking a cheap shot to his sensitive area

It was a night of pain on Monday for the New York Rangers, and JT Miller can attest to that. As the Rangers trailed the Ottawa Senators, 2-0, barely four minutes into the third period at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Miller took a shot at the part where no man wants to get hit.

Dylan Garand News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

New York Rangers Recall Dylan Garand

According to a team announcement, the New York Rangers have recalled netminder Dylan Garand from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. The transaction will bring the Rangers’ roster to 25 players.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Rangers Expect Bigger Return After Holding Off on Deadline Trade

The New York Rangers could have traded Vincent Trocheck at the NHL trade deadline, but they opted not to. With offers not reaching their ask (a reportedly high one), they opted to hang onto the forward when most thought it was a given he would be dealt.