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New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Mika Zibanejad

Many of the New York Rangers’ key veterans struggled as they finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, but there were some bright spots.

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Adam Fox is a top 3 defenseman in the NHL

The Adam Fox slander has reached absurd levels recently. A very loud and very wrong minority of fans seem to think Fox is somewhat useless, overpaid, and should be traded because of his performance on the ice.

Matthew Schaefer News / Forever Blueshirts / May 13

How Rangers barely missed landing Calder Trophy winner Matthew Schaefer

New York Rangers fans undoubtedly enjoyed every minute of their four-game season-series sweep of the New York Islanders in 2024-25. Little did they know that it would end up costing them a Calder Trophy-winner this season.

Alexis Lafreniere News / Forever Blueshirts / May 13

Why Rangers’ Alexis Lafreniere must always face this uncomfortable reality

There’s an uncomfortable reality for Alexis Lafreniere that comes with him being a former No. 1 overall draft pick by the New York Rangers. And that reared

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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / May 13

7 Weekly Thoughts: How to turn the Rangers defense into a strength

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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.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / May 13

New York Rangers report cards: Grading goalies Igor Shesterkin, Jonathan Quick

New York Rangers goaltenders benefitted from a more consistent defensive structure in front of them this season. That’s in stark contrast to 2024-25, when effort and execution were not exactly hallmarks of how the Rangers approached playing defense as a team.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / May 13

Why Rangers’ 2nd pick in 1st round of 2026 draft so crucial

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury faces a crucial decision when his team is on the clock with the fifth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft next month.

Vincent Trocheck News / Blue Seat Blogs / May 13

The Vincent Trocheck trade gamble may actually pay off for the Rangers

The Rangers made headlines during the 2026 trade deadline because of moves they didn’t make. Artemi Panarin was traded, but he was the only significant piece moved.

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.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / May 12

Can Ivar Stenberg fall to the Rangers?

If you’ve been a Patreon subscriber, then you’ve heard me talk about Ivar Stenberg and the Rangers. Stenberg should be the second overall pick, but the draft lottery may have changed how the draft goes.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / May 12

New York Rangers report cards: Why coach grades higher than GM

No matter how you slice it, the 2025-26 season was an absolute failure for the New York Rangers. They finished last in the Eastern Conference and 30th overall in the NHL with a 34-39-9 record, and their 77 points were fewest for the franchise in a non COVID-shortened season since 2017-18 (also 77 points).

Drew Fortescue News / Forever Blueshirts / May 11

Why Rangers have big Drew Fortescue decision to make next season

It was a small sample size, but Drew Fortescue didn’t appear to be overwhelmed at all in his first nine NHL games with the New York Rangers at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Noah Laba News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Noah Laba

Though the New York Rangers finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, there were some positives this season, including the strong play of a few rookies.

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Peter Laviolette News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

Peter Laviolette wants to return to coaching after 2025 Rangers firing

It’s been just over a calendar year since Peter Laviolette coached in the National Hockey League. The 61-year-old enjoyed a hugely successful season with the New York Rangers in 2023-24, leading the team to a 55-23-4 record and a President’s Trophy win.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

3 Keys to the Rangers Having a Successful 2026 Offseason

Luck was not on the side of the New York Rangers during the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. They fell from third to fifth overall after the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks jumped to first and second overall, respectively.

Alexis Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Alexis Lafreniere

The New York Rangers selected Alexis Lafreniere first overall in the 2020 NHL Draft, and the winger has had an inconsistent six seasons with New York. At times, he has struggled, but he also has had some great stretches of play, and he was a bright spot in the second half of this season.

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.

Hugo Ollas News / Inside The Rink / April 30

ECHL: Hugo Ollas Heads Back Home to Sweden

Goaltender Hugo Ollas is heading back home to Sweden to join the Nybro Vikings IF (HockeyAllsvenkan) after spending the last two seasons in the ECHL. He is the first member of the Bloomington Bison to take the overseas route since the 2025-26 season ended.

New York Rangers News / The Lead / April 23

What Is the New York Rangers’ Dream 3-Year Gameplan?

Just two seasons ago, the New York Rangers won the NHL’s Presidents’ Trophy after finishing the regular season with the league’s best record. They joined the long list of teams to suffer from the trophy’s curse, losing to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Adam Fox News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17

Adam Fox opens up on future with Rangers amid impending retool

The New York Rangers are preparing to continue their retool this summer. New York finished as the worst team in the Eastern Conference, with just 77 points on the year.

Vincent Trocheck News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

‘I thought I was dying’: Rangers’ Trocheck reveals he had surgery on bacterial lung infection

A concerning situation occurred involving one of the NHL’s top veterans. When speaking to the media during the New York Rangers‘ locker cleanout day on Friday, forward Vincent Trocheck revealed that he had a bacterial infection in his lungs that kept him out for a considerable amount of time.

Jonathan Quick News / Yardbarker / April 13