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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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Did Rangers really have best offseason in Metropolitan Division?

Winning the offseason isn’t the goal for the New York Rangers. Winning the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1994 is. But the main objective certainly isn’t hurt if the Rangers nailed their recent offseason moves either.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 8

Predicting What a Gabe Perreault Contract Extension Might Look Like for NY Rangers

It has been a very busy offseason for the New York Rangers, who are hoping to be an improved team after a flurry of roster moves. However, while the new

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / August 8

Are the Rangers a playoff team? Or are they more of the same?

As the offseason conversation shifts to which teams are playoff contenders, the jury is out on the New York Rangers. Are the Rangers a playoff team? Did they make enough improvements on offense–the biggest issue last year–to finally support Igor Shesterkin and their improved defensive play?

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Vincent Trocheck News / New York Rangers On SI / August 8

NY Rangers Need More Players With Attitude of Vincent Trocheck

It was a long time coming, but shortly after NHL free agency started this summer, the New York Rangers traded Vincent Trocheck. The veteran center was traded to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for defenseman Sean Durzi, center prospect Cole Beaudoin and a 2027 third-round pick.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Mika Zibanejad News / Forever Blueshirts / August 6

Can Mika Zibanejad pass Rod Gilbert as Rangers’ career goal-scoring leader?

Rod Gilbert retired in 1977 as the New York Rangers’ all-time leader with 406 goals. It’s a mark that’s never been seriously threatened; “Mr. Ranger” is 70 goals ahead of runner-up Jean Ratelle, his longtime center and boyhood friend, and 80 in front of Chris Kreider, who was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in June 2025.

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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 / Forever Blueshirts / August 6

Similarities between Rangers’ Morrow, Iorio include long odds to make team

There are plenty of similarities between New York Rangers defensemen Scott Morrow and Vincent Iorio. That’s even before you realize that neither is signed for 2026-27, with the start of training camp roughly one month away.

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 / New York Rangers On SI / August 6

Contract of NY Rangers Star Has Become Extremely Desirable

The New York Rangers have had a very busy offseason, and the team is hoping to be much better than they were last season. However, in order for them to accomplish that, they will need some key players to be at their best. Last year, things seemingly hit rock bottom for the Rangers.

Alexis Lafreniere News / New York Rangers On SI / August 5

Alexis Lafreniere in Position for Breakout With NY Rangers

The New York Rangers have done a lot of work reshaping their roster this offseason. It was necessary to do so after the team finished in last place in the Eastern Conference for the 2025-26 campaign.

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.