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Rangers sign Alberts Smits to entry-level contract

The New York Rangers announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Alberts Smits to a three-year, entry-level contract. At this point in time, there is no confirmation on the salary or cap hit for Smits’ contract, as well as if it contains any performance bonuses.

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Rangers sign 5th overall pick Alberts Smits to 3 year entry level contract

The New York Rangers have signed 2026 1st round pick Alberts Smits to his 3 year entry level contract. Smits was taken 5th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, with some minor controversy as Chase Reid was still on the board.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 15

What’s next after Rangers sign top pick Alberts Smits to entry-level contract

Next stop training camp, where Alberts Smits hopes to land a spot on the Opening Night roster with the New York Rangers. This after the 18-year-old defenseman signed his three-year entry-level contract Wednesday.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Rangers Sign Alberts Smits To Entry-Level Contract

The trend of recent first-round draft picks signing their entry-level contracts is continuing. The New York Rangers announced they’ve signed defenseman Alberts Smits to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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Rangers visit Bruins in 1st-ever September season opener

The New York Rangers will start their 101st NHL season by doing something they didn’t do in any of the first 100 – playing a regular-season game in September.

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The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 15

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 15

Rangers’ Shesterkin, Gavrikov set for star-studded charity hockey game in Russia

Current New York Rangers stars Igor Shesterkin and Vladislav Gavrikov are joining former Blueshirts forwards Artemi Panarin and Pavel Buchnevich to take part in the annual Match of the Year charity game on July 25 at SKA Arena in St.

Matthew Robertson News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 15

2025-2026 Matthew Robertson report card

What a pleasant surprise Matthew Robertson became this year. An afterthought likely to get the Libor Hajek treatment, Robertson took everyone by surprise by playing in 72 games for the Rangers in a primarily 3LD role.

Braden Schneider News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

3 Options the Rangers Have With Schneider Now Signed

The New York Rangers got one of their last pieces of offseason work done when they signed Braden Schneider to a one-year extension worth $5.5 million. They now have their defense locked up heading into this season, but just because they signed him does not mean he will be on the team come opening night.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / July 13

Ex-Rangers president, goalie, broadcaster John Davidson joins Sabres

John Davidson, whose lengthy hockey career includes stints with the New York Rangers as a player, broadcaster and executive, joined the Buffalo Sabres on Monday as a senior adviser.

Braden Schneider News / Field Level Media / July 13

D Braden Schneider, Rangers agree to 1-year contract

Defenseman Braden Schneider agreed to a one-year contract on Monday to remain with the New York Rangers. The Rangers did not announce the terms of the deal, but The Athletic and New York Post reported that the contract is for $5.5 million and allows Schneider to avoid arbitration.

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New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 13

Rangers agree to $5.5 million contract with key defenseman

The New York Rangers have been one of the most active teams this offseason. The Rangers made multiple major moves, including trading for Pavel Dorofeyev and Marcus Pettersson.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Rangers sign Braden Schneider to one-year extension

The New York Rangers have come to terms with a young, homegrown blueliner. On Monday, the Rangers signed defenseman Braden Schneider to a one-year contract extension.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Rangers Sign Braden Schneider To A One-Year Extension

The Rangers have avoided an arbitration hearing, signing defenseman Braden Schneider to a one-year contract carrying a $5.5MM cap hit, per PuckPedia. The deal consists entirely of salary, with no signing bonus.

Matt Rempe News / Forever Blueshirts / July 13

Ex-Rangers enforcer Nick Fotiu discusses latest honor, advice for Matt Rempe

TROY, N.Y. — As he typically does, Howie Rose struck the perfect chord in a pre-recorded video message shared here at the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony Sunday night.

Taylor Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Taylor Raddysh

Many of the New York Rangers’ top players either missed extended time with injuries or underperformed last season. They did get strong play from some of their young players late in the season, but it was not enough to get the team into the playoff race.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 12

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Adam Fox News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

Could Rangers’ Adam Fox Be Next In Line to Ask for a Trade?

The New York Rangers could be facing another major decision down the line, as speculation mounts about the future of star defenseman Adam Fox. After a disappointing season that saw the Rangers miss the playoffs and finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, questions about the team’s direction are starting to grow.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Mammoth star Vincent Trocheck’s ‘potential’ truth bomb after Rangers trade

The Utah Mammoth swung a huge trade for Vincent Trocheck at the beginning of NHL Free Agency last week. Trocheck joins from the New York Rangers, who are engrossed in a retooling process.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Rangers Can Be a Top 3 Team in the Metro Division This Season

The past two seasons have not been very kind to the New York Rangers. They have missed the playoffs and have traded away so many familiar faces in order to try to shake the team up.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Rangers’ Chris Drury shutting down Adam Fox trade inquiries

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has already made a couple of big moves this offseason, acquiring 37-goal scorer Pavel Dorofeyev and signing him to a long-term contract extension, as well as finally trading veteran center Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth.

Adam Fox News / Inside The Rink / July 4

Player Profile: Adam Fox

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New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / June 27

Rangers ship Adam Edstrom to Nashville for prospect, draft pick

The New York Rangers have traded center Adam Edstrom to the Nashville Predators in exchange for prospect Massimo Rizzo and the No. 148 draft pick. The Rangers announced the move on Saturday, the second day of the NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

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Pavel Dorofeyev News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade

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Rangers give G Dylan Garand two-year extension

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Dylan Garand News / Field Level Media / June 21

Rangers give G Dylan Garand 2-year extension

The New York Rangers are keeping one of their top internal goaltending options in place, signing Dylan Garand to a two-year contract extension. The team announced the deal Sunday, giving the 24-year-old another chance to build on a brief but strong first look in the NHL.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Big Change Suggests New Level of Urgency Around Trocheck Trade from Rangers

The New York Rangers may be inching closer to a significant offseason decision involving veteran center Vincent Trocheck, and a recent agency change could help make that trade possible.