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NY Rangers Must Change the Narrative in Order to Land Superstar

With the offseason continuing for the New York Rangers, the team has to be pleased with what was a busy summer. However, there is still going to be a lot of work to accomplish for this team to complete their turnaround. Coming into the offseason, the Rangers were in a good position to improve their roster.

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Marcus Pettersson gets real on waiving NMC to join Rangers

The New York Rangers acquired veteran defenseman Marcus Pettersson from the Vancouver Canucks on July 1 in exchange for a conditional 2030 first-round draft pick.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 23

NY Rangers Newest Star Has Temperament Coaches Love

The New York Rangers play in the biggest media market in the world, which is something that some players have not been able to handle across all different sports.

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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?"

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Jacob Trouba News / Forever Blueshirts / July 23

Ex-Rangers captain Trouba’s contract among NHL’s worst, per The Athletic

The New York Rangers traded their captain, defenseman Jacob Trouba, to the Anaheim Ducks in December 2024 to get the last 1 1/2 seasons of his seven-year, $56 million contract off the books.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Sean Durzi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 23

Rangers fans will love Sean Durzi’s goal after trade from Mammoth

The New York Rangers added more than on-ice production when they acquired defenseman Sean Durzi from the Utah Mammoth on July 1. Durzi arrived alongside forward prospect Cole Beaudoin and a 2027 third-round NHL Draft pick in exchange for Vincent Trocheck.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 23

Gabe Perreault Correctly Recognized Among Key List Surrounding Budding NHL Talent

Gabe Perreault of the New York Rangers made waves in the NHL across the most recent season. As such, Schott Wheeler of The Athletic put out a list of his top 100 drafted League prospects —featuring the usual names of Gavin McKenna, Michael Misa, James Hagens, Cole Hutson, Michael Misa and Berkly Catton.

Urho Vaakanainen News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 23

2025-2026 Urho Vaakanainen report card

Urho Vaakanainen came into the 2025-2026 season as the 6D, a role many assumed he would hold for most of the season. Matthew Robertson turned into a pleasant surprise for the Rangers, jumping ahead of Vaakanainen on the depth chart and taking that 6D spot.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

5 New York Rangers Games to Watch for on the 2026-27 Schedule

With the offseason in full swing, the NHL released the regular-season schedule for 2026-27 on July 16. Every fanbase across the league always has a few games and dates that they like to look forward to each season, and this season is no different.

Tye Kartye News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Tye Kartye

The New York Rangers were disappointing in 2025-26 and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, but there were some bright spots. Mika

Igor Shesterkin News / Forever Blueshirts / July 23

Can Igor Shesterkin carry Rangers back to Stanley Cup Playoffs?

There is no question that Igor Shesterkin is among the NHL’s elite goaltenders. The New York Rangers’ star won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie in 2021-22, played in the 2023 and 2024 NHL All-Star Games and has never had a save percentage worse than .905 or a goals-against average higher than 2.86.

Barclay Goodrow News / Forever Blueshirts / July 22

5 years later: Pros and cons of Barclay Goodrow signing by Rangers

The New York Rangers were at a low ebb in July 2021. They were coming off their third non-playoff season in four years. Chris Drury was just a few weeks into his new position as general manager after owner James Dolan fired GM Jeff Gorton and team president John Davidson in early May.

Chris Drury News / Forever Blueshirts / July 22

Former Rangers forward Boo Nieves shares memorable Chris Drury story

When the New York Rangers headed into the NHL mandatory break in January 2019, young forward Boo Nieves considered his options with some time off. Not one of those options was to play in the minors.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

New York Rangers’ 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27

The New York Rangers are always a team that tries to spend as close to the salary cap as possible. While they have had issues in the past giving out bad contracts, the way their money is allocated right now has left them in a pretty good position.

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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 22

7 Weekly Thoughts: Rangers still have work to do

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Revisiting the Canucks & Rangers J.T. Miller Trade

On Jan. 31, 2025, the Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers made one of the bigger trades of the 2024-25 season. After a lot of drama in Vancouver between J.T.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21

Rangers hire Jonathan Quick as director of goaltending development

This news will keep Quick with the club that housed the final three seasons of his 19-year playing career.

Jack Campbell announces retirement from hockey

Five players the Rangers could target to wrap-up offseason

Ryan Reaves News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 20

New Rangers pickup already trying out for retirement career

The New York Rangers have made moves this offseason to help improve their team, and one of the additions was Ryan Reaves. Outside of the ice, it seems like Reaves is trying to think if how he’ll spend his time after playing, and it might be as a broadcaster.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Rangers Looking To Make Another Forward Addition

It has been a fairly busy summer for the Rangers who have shaken things up in their forward group, their back end, and even between the pipes. The end result has been six newcomers joining the team.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Rangers sign Alberts Smits to entry-level contract

The New York Rangers announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Alberts Smits to a three-year, entry-level contract. At this point in time, there is no confirmation on the salary or cap hit for Smits’ contract, as well as if it contains any performance bonuses.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Rangers Sign Alberts Smits To Entry-Level Contract

The trend of recent first-round draft picks signing their entry-level contracts is continuing. The New York Rangers announced they’ve signed defenseman Alberts Smits to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Braden Schneider News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Rangers sign Braden Schneider to one-year extension

The New York Rangers have come to terms with a young, homegrown blueliner. On Monday, the Rangers signed defenseman Braden Schneider to a one-year contract extension.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 12

How the New York Rangers could line up after active offseason

As things stand today, let’s prognosticate as to the Rangers opening-night lineup.

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Adam Fox News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

Could Rangers’ Adam Fox Be Next In Line to Ask for a Trade?

The New York Rangers could be facing another major decision down the line, as speculation mounts about the future of star defenseman Adam Fox. After a disappointing season that saw the Rangers miss the playoffs and finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, questions about the team’s direction are starting to grow.

Adam Fox News / Inside The Rink / July 4

Player Profile: Adam Fox

Adam Fox was born in Jericho, New York, on February 17th, 1998. Fox played youth hockey for the Long Island Gulls in the AYHL under14 league during the 2012-13 season as a 14-year-old.

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