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The 2026 Winter Olympics will be remembered as a high-water mark for Team USA men’s hockey. Team USA won the gold medal for the first time in close to 50 years, after defeating Canada Sunday in the gold medal game.

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Rangers stars ‘pretty f*****g proud’ to help United States win Olympic gold

Amid such a bleak and dismal season, the New York Rangers had a golden moment to celebrate Sunday. That’s because four thousand miles away from Broadway, Rangers stalwarts J.T.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / February 22

Top 5 incredible Rangers playoff wins

Continuing with our top ten incredible Rangers playoff wins, let’s get to the top five incredible Rangers playoff wins. Since it may be a while until we see some more Rangers playoff wins, let’s enjoy the nostalgia of these big wins as we also celebrate Team USA winning gold for the first time in 46 years.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / February 22

Rangers May Have Better Finish to the Season Than You Think

When we look back on it, the 2025-26 season might be the worst one the New York Rangers have played all century. However, we still have a quarter of the season left and some key stars may return to the lineup after the Olympic break.

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Jonathan Quick News / Forever Blueshirts / February 21

Jonathan Quick exits Rangers practice early in latest injury concern

Apparently the Olympic break in the NHL schedule isn’t the perfect tonic the New York Rangers hoped it’d be, when it comes to curing their injury woes 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

Matt Rempe News / Athlon Sports / February 21

Rangers Make Matt Rempe Move Amid Olympic Break

The New York Rangers will return from the Olympic break sitting last in the Eastern Conference at 22–29-6, with 50 points and no realistic way of making a late-season push toward the playoffs, trailing the second wild-card team by 19 points with 25 games left.

Alexis Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

Alexis Lafreniere’s Poor Development Will Hinder Rangers’ Retooling Plans

It was six years ago that the New York Rangers won the draft lottery, which got them the first overall pick. They selected Alexis Lafreniere, who was the consensus number one pick before the draft, as many believed he had all the tools to become the next superstar in the NHL.

Jonathan Quick News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 21

Rangers’ Jonathan Quick doesn’t want to be traded despite retool

As the roster freeze lifts on Monday, the New York Rangers are primed to be active sellers ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline. General manager Chris Drury has already begun restructuring the roster, moving defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders and dealing All-Star winger Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings.

Matt Rempe News / Daily Faceoff / February 20

Rangers’ Matt Rempe to have another procedure on thumb, will be placed on IR

One of the biggest players the game has ever seen is going to be out of action for a little bit. According to Mollie Walker of The New York Post, New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe will have another procedure on his left thumb.

Matt Rempe News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 20

Rangers’ Matt Rempe Will Undergo Thumb Procedure, Placed On IR

New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan will have to make some lineup changes when he returns from Team USA’s run at the Winter Olympics. The Rangers announced that enforcer Matt Rempe will undergo another procedure to fix the thumb injury that held him out of 24 games earlier in the season, per the New York Post’s Mollie Walker.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / February 20

Ex-Rangers center out indefinitely with latest injury: ‘really bad luck’

If it wasn’t for bad luck, Filip Chytil likely wouldn’t have any luck at all. Especially when it comes to injuries for the former New York Rangers center.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 20

Mike Sullivan drops inspirational take on women’s hockey Olympic gold medal

The United States is beaoming with pride after seeing the Women’s Hockey team defeat Canada in OT to win the gold medal at the Milan Olympics. It was a moment that won the hearts of so many, including New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan.

Yanic Perreault News / Forever Blueshirts / February 20

Why it’s time for Gabe Perreault, Rangers’ kids to prove their worth

Artemi Panarin is no longer a member of the New York Rangers. Carson Soucy is gone as well. Vincent Trocheck could be next — and there could be other veteran players moved before the NHL Trade Deadline on March 6.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / February 20

3 Keys to Spitfires’ Pivotal Weekend vs Rangers & Firebirds

With just over a month left until the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Playoffs, the Windsor Spitfires know they’re in for a battle. This weekend, they face two contenders in what could be a pivotal point in the season.

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Mike Sullivan News / Forever Blueshirts / February 20

Rangers coach praises USA women’s team after gold medal win: ‘an inspiration’

On Friday morning in Milan, Mike Sullivan didn’t immediately want to discuss either of the teams he coaches — the New York Rangers nor the United States men’s Olympic hockey team.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / February 20

Rangers’ Zibanejad Continues Bounce-Back Season in the Olympics

The New York Rangers are in last place in the Eastern Conference and have struggled to get on track this season. However, they do have three players competing in the Olympics, including Mika Zibanejad, who is having a bounce-back season for New York and also played at a high level for Sweden in the Olympics.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17

Rangers Recall Brett Berard, Brendan Brisson

The Rangers announced they’ve recalled forwards Brett Berard and Brendan Brisson from AHL Hartford. With multiple Blueshirts still overseas at the Winter Olympics, Berard and Brisson will serve as practice supplements before likely returning to Hartford in a few days’ time.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 16

Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck linked to Central Division contender

Amid the New York Rangers’ rough 2025-26 season, sitting at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division, rumors are circulating that veteran center Vincent Trocheck could join the Minnesota Wild, a playoff contender in the Central Division.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Primer: New York Rangers

The New York Rangers are right back where they started after releasing a letter to their fans in February 2018. The front office attempted to prepare their supporters for a rebuild when they released that letter, but a series of events that led to Artemi Panarin falling into their laps caused them to change course and attempt to contend.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 15

Does Rangers' major free-agent signing already want out of New York?

The New York Rangers’ 2025-26 season has fallen apart, and as a result, much of the roster could be dismantled ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 12

Is This New York Rangers Center a Potential Fit for the Boston Bruins?

Team USA and the New York Rangers 32-year-old center might be on the move ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline as the Rangers’ most valuable trade asset after the departure of forward Artemi Panarin.

Vincent Trocheck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 9

Rangers Likely To Move Vincent Trocheck

When Rangers GM Chris Drury released a letter to the fans last month announcing a retool, he noted that this process could “mean saying goodbye to players that have brought us and our fans great moments over the years.” We’ve already seen one of those players on the move with last week’s trade that saw Artemi Panarin get moved to Los Angeles.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

Can Mike Sullivan and J.T. Miller Coexist in New York?

Mike Sullivan and J.T. Miller are both currently in Milan, Italy, focused on helping Team USA capture Olympic gold for the first time since the Miracle on Ice in 1980.

Artemi Panarin News / Yardbarker / February 4

Underwhelming Artemi Panarin return is a reminder of the power of trade protection

The Los Angeles Kings' acquisition of Artemi Panarin just before the Olympic roster freeze on Wednesday is a reminder that people forget every year — the no-movement clause (NMC) is ironclad.

Artemi Panarin trade signals two different approaches for Kings, Rangers

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 4

Artemi Panarin trade signals different things for Kings, Rangers

Artemi Panarin trade signals two different approaches for Kings, Rangers

From one big city to another, Artemi Panarin has been traded by the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings.

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Noah Laba News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Rangers’ Noah Laba exits game with upper-body injury

The New York Rangers have gotten used to losing this season, but it appears they suffered another type of loss on Saturday. The team announced that forward Noah Laba sustained an upper-body injury during their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, forcing him to leave the game with no chance to return.