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New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Igor Shesterkin

The New York Rangers did not play to their potential this season as they finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. While this was a frustrating season, there were some bright spots as many of their rookies played well, and some of their key veterans, including star goalie Igor Shesterkin, played at a high level.

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Why Rangers face Sedins-like obstacle when considering Ruck twins in 2026 draft

There are plenty of reasons for the New York Rangers to consider the Ruck twins if either or both are still available at No. 26 when the Blueshirts come to the podium to make their second pick of the first round in the 2026 NHL Draft.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 7

3 Rangers rumors that make no sense

There’s always plenty of rumors that happen around the NHL offseason, and with the regular season over, that’s the case this year as well. We’re hearing all types of rumors about the New York Rangers, and while some make sense, there are many Rangers rumors that make no sense.

Jonny Brodzinski News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 6

Rangers likely to lose Jonny Brodzinski in free agency

Per Peter Baugh, the Rangers are likely to lose Jonny Brodzinski to free agency. Brodzinski, who has been with the Rangers organization since the 2020-2021 season, has been a great story for the Blueshirts.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 6

Best Rangers options with No. 5 pick at NHL Draft after scouting combine

While most of the hockey world kept its attention locked on the Stanley Cup Final, another key event, one far more important to the New York Rangers, quietly unfolded in Buffalo this past week.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Scott Morrow News / Forever Blueshirts / June 6

How Rangers prospect Scott Morrow could upgrade plodding defense corps

New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan spoke at the team’s breakup day in April about his desire to add speed and puck-moving abilities to their blue line this offseason.

NHL News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 5

How the Vincent Trocheck trade cost is impacted by Dylan Larkin’s trade request

Dylan Larkin shocked the hockey world yesterday by going public with a trade request from the Detroit Red Wings. The Michigan native appears to be frustrated with the club’s direction and wants to compete and win.

Mika Zibanejad News / Forever Blueshirts / June 5

Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad finishes 12th in voting for Lady Byng Trophy

A resurgent season helped Mika Zibanejad of the New York Rangers receive down-ballot votes for the Lady Byng Trophy in 2025-26. The 33-year-old center picked up 96 points to finish 12th in the voting conducted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / June 5

What reported Dylan Larkin trade request means for Rangers summer plans

Nothing that happens in the NHL takes place in a void, where it doesn’t affect other teams in one way or another. Such is the case with Dylan Larkin’s reported trade request, and what that means for the New York Rangers during this offseason.

Tye Kartye News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 5

2025-2026 Tye Kartye report card

Breaking our own rules since Tye Kartye only played 24 games with the Rangers this season, but we felt he deserved his own report card since he had a significant impact on the Rangers when claimed off waivers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5

Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Dylan Larkin

Dylan Larkin, U.S. Olympian and Detroit Red Wings star center, has requested a trade.

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen

Four teams that could land Dylan Larkin in a blockbuster trade

Potential trade destinations for Oilers’ Darnell Nurse

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

NHL News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 4

Submit your questions for Live From the Blue Seats

Live From the Blue Seats will be back tonight as the gang talks draft rumors, how Dylan Larkin impacts Vincent Trocheck’s trade value, and how all this fits into Chris Drury’s plan.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 4

Rangers report cards: Grading rookies, including Gabe Perreault

If you’re any player, much less a rookie, and plan to earn the trust of Mike Sullivan, you’d better be able to play both sides of the puck or your opportunity on Broadway will be short-lived.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4

Maple Leafs in on Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck sweepstakes

Vincent Trocheck was one of the most intriguing names mentioned in speculation ahead of March’s trade deadline, but the New York Rangers ultimately elected to keep the veteran center despite a disappointing 2025-26 campaign for the club.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 4

Why Rangers shouldn’t be ‘kicking themselves’ over K’Andre Miller trade

At a time when it’s easy to dump on the New York Rangers for trading K’Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes last summer, Keith Kavanaugh of PuckPedia isn’t doing so.

J.T. Miller News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: J.T. Miller

The New York Rangers entered the 2025-26 season with hopes of making the playoffs, but finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, as many of their key players missed extended time with injuries or underperformed.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Maple Leafs have reached out about trade for Rangers’ $40M center

According to Molly Walker of the New York Post, the Toronto Maple Leafs have reached out to the New York Rangers about a possible trade involving center Vincent Trocheck.

Chris Drury News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

3 Things Rangers GM Chris Drury Must Avoid Doing This Offseason

With how poorly this season went for the New York Rangers, this offseason is going to be a big indicator of where this team wants to go in the future. General manager Chris Drury has stated multiple times that the Rangers are not entering another rebuild and used the term “retool” instead.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

Rangers Resume Trade Talks Involving Vincent Trocheck

According to NHL insider Chris Johnston, the New York Rangers have reopened trade talks involving Vincent Trocheck. Having put previous conversations on pause and hoping that more teams would show interest during the summer, GM Chris Drury is now revisiting talks and starting new ones.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Mitch Marner grateful for first Cup Final trip after enduring 'dark times in hockey'

How has John Tortorella impacted the Golden Knights?

Tortorella defends Jared Bednar in wake of West Final sweep

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27

Draft Situations The Rangers Should Monitor Closely

The last time the New York Rangers made the playoffs, they had 55 regular-season wins and needed two more to advance to the Stanley Cup final. Two years later, they have fallen far from that mountain top.

Peter Laviolette News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Peter Laviolette Reportedly Discussing NHL Comeback for 2026-27 Season

Between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, the New York Rangers posted a combined record of 94-59-11, making the Eastern Conference Finals in one of those two seasons and winning the Presidents' Trophy in 2024.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / May 13

Slipping to pick No. 5 isn't catastrophic for Rangers

The NHL Draft lottery went poorly for the Rangers. But the slip in draft position isn't as catastrophic as some believe.

Why Toronto is the perfect landing spot for Gavin McKenna

Theorizing a draft day trade for the Sharks

Pettersson, Zibanejad seen as potential Maple Leafs targets

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Should the Rangers commit to a retool or rebuild?

The New York Rangers followed up one nightmarish season with another. After parting ways with Peter Laviolette and hiring Mike Sullivan after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, the Rangers won just 34 games with the two-time Stanley Cup champion behind the bench, and now it’s on general manager Chris Drury to find a path forward.

Tanner Glass News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Rangers Promote Tanner Glass To Director Of Player Development

The New York Rangers have made their first change of the summer. The club has released Jed Ortmeyer from his role as Director Of Player Development and promoted Tanner Glass in his spot per Vincent Z.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Offseason Checklist: New York Rangers

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at the Rangers.