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New Duo Should Greatly Enhance Defense for NY Rangers

The offseason has certainly been a busy one for the New York Rangers, and this is a team that is hoping to be much-improved this coming year. Following a terrible campaign last year in which they came in last place, the goal for the Rangers was to improve quite a bit this summer.

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Who are the most important Rangers (Part 1)?

The New York Rangers boast a different lineup heading into the new season compared to last. Gone are the days of New York having players like Will Borgen eating important defensive minutes, and here are the days of a true second pairing.

Ryan Reaves News / Forever Blueshirts / July 26

Ex-Rangers forward Reaves hopes for chance to reach 1,000 NHL games

Former New York Rangers forward Ryan Reaves has one more thing he’d like to accomplish before hanging up his skates. – to play in 1,000 NHL games. He’s still looking for somewhere to accomplish that feat.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 26

New York Rangers’ Early 2026-27 Lineup Projections

The 2026-27 NHL season does not begin for another two months, but it’s never too early to begin making lineup projections for teams as the season gets closer.

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Pavel Dorofeyev News / New York Rangers On SI / July 26

Pavel Dorofeyev's Golden Knights Playoff Usage Isn’t Concern With NY Rangers

The New York Rangers' biggest splash this offseason was acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2026 NHL Draft. A relatively steep price was paid, with the Rangers trading three picks, including two first-rounders, to the Golden Knights.

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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.

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

NY Rangers' Defenseman Will Be Nice Upgrade for Unit Offensively

The New York Rangers have had a busy offseason, and this is a team that should be better heading into next year. As the Rangers started to prepare for the summer, there was no shortage of areas that they needed to address.

Urho Vaakanainen News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Urho Vaakanainen

The New York Rangers did not reach their potential in 2025-26 and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. However, a bright spot was

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

Identifying and Developing Prospects is Key for NY Rangers Long-Term

It has without a doubt been a very busy offseason for the New York Rangers. This is a team that was craving to be better for next year, and that has certainly become the case.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Rangers Could Be Ready to Trade $100M Worth of Contracts

The New York Rangers spent this offseason reshaping a roster that missed the playoffs entirely in 2025-26, and according to recent reporting, two more significant pieces could be on the move — for very different reasons.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / New York Rangers On SI / July 25

NY Rangers' Pavel Dorofeyev Predicted to be Even Better Next Season

As the offseason rolls on for the New York Rangers, they have been one of the busiest teams in the league so far this summer. While they might not be done just yet, they have dramatically improved. The 2025-26 campaign was certainly a forgettable one for the Rangers.

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

NY Rangers Have Looming Problem at Key Position for the Future

The New York Rangers have had a very busy and successful offseason so far this summer. However, while the team has improved for next year, there is still work to be done. Coming into the offseason, the Rangers were a team that was hungry to improve.

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

NY Rangers Starting to Build Surplus of Young Talent

According to a recent report by PuckPedia, the New York Rangers are among the top 10 youngest teams by average age in the NHL. The Rangers slot in at No.

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

NY Rangers Emerging Star Rightfully off Board in 2023 NHL Redraft

The New York Rangers haven’t done a great job in recent years of drafting and developing young talent. They had a lot of opportunities in the early 2020s to load up on high-upside players but missed out time and time again.

Oliver Bjorkstrand News / New York Rangers On SI / July 24

Predicting Oliver Bjorkstrand's Stat Line in First Year With NY Rangers

It has been a very busy offseason for the New York Rangers. However, this is a team that has been able to improve, and they will be expecting a lot out of their revamped roster. Coming into the summer, the hope was that the Rangers were going to be able to start to turn things around.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 23

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.

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.

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

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

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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.