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1 Reason NY Rangers Transition Has Been Easier for Pavel Dorofeyev

The biggest addition that the New York Rangers made to their roster this offseason was forward Pavel Dorofeyev. Acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights right before the Rangers came on the clock during the 2026 NHL Draft, New York traded three draft picks, Nos.

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Contract of Key Forward for NY Rangers is Major Concern

As the New York Rangers get set for the upcoming season, there are going to be a lot of new faces for the team, and there is a reason to believe they will be much-improved. Coming off a year to forget, the Rangers came into the summer hungry to improve.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 9

Rangers’ North American Prospect Pool Bolstered by European Additions

The New York Rangers development picture for the 2026–27 season is more clear as summer winds down. The organization expects to have at least 15 prospects playing in North America, with two more likely to join them once training camp wraps.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 9

Reunion With Talented Forward Makes Sense for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers have been a very busy team this offseason, but they still might look to add another piece before the season starts. Coming off a terrible campaign, the Rangers were a team focused on getting better this summer.

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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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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 7

NY Rangers Need To Find Way To Take Pressure off Aging Core

The New York Rangers knew that changes had to be made to their roster this offseason after finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference with 77 points during the 2025-26 campaign.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Remembering the Rangers’ 'Kid Line': A Short-Term Success That Did Not Last

When the New York Rangers were coming out of their rebuild and getting back to being playoff contenders, there was one line that took the league by surprise.

Jonny Brodzinski News / Forever Blueshirts / August 7

What must Rangers consider when replacing Jonny Brodzinski as 13th forward?

The 13th forward on any NHL roster rarely gets much attention. But that player is an important safety net of sorts, which the New York Rangers learned the past three seasons having Jonny Brodzinski capably fill that role.

Braden Schneider News / New York Rangers On SI / August 7

Analyzing NY Rangers’ Decision To Keep Braden Schneider Not Will Borgen

One of the positional groups the New York Rangers revamped the most this offseason was their defenseman. It was a major weakness at the NHL level during the 2025-26 season.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / August 7

Rangers Stanley Cup drought: Why we’re here and when it could end

The New York Rangers Stanley Cup drought has hit 32 years and seemingly has no end in sight. They haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1994 and haven’t been to the Stanley Cup Final since 2014.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 7

Ex-Rangers star Duguay out of hospital: ‘Now I look like a hockey player’

Former New York Rangers player and broadcaster Ron Duguay is out of the hospital, and his daughter says he’s working to regain the strength needed for his newest cancer treatment.

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

Best Rangers options to join captain J.T. Miller, wear letters in 2026-27

The New York Rangers have three letter-wearing leaders returning for the upcoming 2026-27 NHL season. J.T. Miller begins his second season as captain; Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox are longtime alternate captains.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 7

1 Move That Would Improve NY Rangers Odds To Make Playoffs

The New York Rangers have done a lot of work with their roster this offseason, which was a necessity with how they performed last season. For the second consecutive year, the Rangers failed to make the playoffs.

Alexis Lafreniere News / New York Rangers On SI / August 7

Why Alexis Lafreniere's Contract is Becoming Great for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers have been a very busy team this offseason bringing in some new talent. However, what really might make or break them is how some of their young players develop. It has been a tough couple of years for the Rangers.

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 6

NY Rangers Should Sign Emerging Forward Long-Term Soon

The New York Rangers have had a very busy summer, and as the team hopes to be much better next season, they have worked hard to get themselves into a better position to succeed. Coming off what felt like the team hitting rock bottom, the Rangers came into this offseason seeking to be a much-improved team.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 6

NY Rangers Receive Brutal Playoff Prediction From NHL Fans

It is hard to believe, given the current state of the New York Rangers, that it was only two years ago that the team was coming off a historic season. During the 2023-24 campaign, they set franchise records for victories with 55 and points with 114, winning the Presidents’ Trophy.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 6

NHL Rumors: Rangers looking for dominant player; it just hasn't come to fruition yet

Daily Faceoff: The New York Rangers have had their eye on landing a superstar, but the big free agent class this offseason that many were expecting didn’t come to fruition, according to Michael Rupp.

Vincent Trocheck News / New York Rangers On SI / August 6

Vincent Trocheck Has Strong Feelings of NY Rangers Overhaul

Veteran center Vincent Trocheck knew that it was only a matter of when, not if, his tenure with the New York Rangers was going to come to an end. After months of speculation, the team traded him soon after NHL free agency began to the Utah Mammoth.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 6

NY Rangers Wrongly Not Seen as a Playoff Contender Following Strong Summer

The New York Rangers have been one of the busiest teams this offseason, but the outlook for the team is still up for debate. Coming off a terrible campaign last year, the Rangers are a team that came into the summer hungry to improve.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

3 Rangers Breakout Candidates in 2026-27

The New York Rangers had a disappointing 2025-26 season, but they added a few key players this offseason, and they got strong play from many of their young forwards last season, especially after the Olympic break.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2

Analyst Says Rangers Will Always Have Their Eye on Connor McDavid

The New York Rangers always want to be relevant and viewed as a premier NHL franchise, so what’s gone on over the last few years hasn’t been acceptable.

Mike Sullivan News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Mike Sullivan

The New York Rangers entered the 2025-26 season with hopes of making the playoffs, but they finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. Though there were some positives and some of their young players showed promise, it was a frustrating first season with New York for head coach Mike Sullivan.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New York Rangers’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 28