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NY Rangers' Mike Sullivan Wisely Believes the 2026-27 Team Can Compete

As training camp gets set to kick off with the preseason starting next week, hockey is officially back for the New York Rangers. Following a summer of retooling, the team is expected to be improved, but one of the biggest questions will be just how much.

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Ex-Rangers forward Reaves retires 38 games short of 1,000 in NHL career

Former New York Rangers forward Ryan Reaves said during the summer he had one more thing he hoped to accomplish before hanging up his skates – to play in 1,000 NHL games.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / New York Rangers On SI / September 16

Why Positional Flexibility of Pavel Dorofeyev Will Be Major Luxury for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers are getting set for the start of the regular season in less than two weeks, and that means it will be a condensed training camp and

Mike Sullivan News / Forever Blueshirts / September 16

Rangers eye ‘healthy competition’ for backup goalie role, Mike Sullivan says

There’s no question that Igor Shesterkin is the New York Rangers’ No. 1 goaltender. He’s established himself among the elite NHL netminders, owns the biggest contract ever given to a goalie, and gives the Blueshirts the kind of stability in net that few teams enjoy.

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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 / Forever Blueshirts / September 16

Rangers coach says 18-year-old Smits ‘has chance to make team’

Consider the window of opportunity wide open at New York Rangers training camp for their top prospect Albert Smits, the No. 5 overall pick in this year’s NHL Draft.

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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.

Alberts Smits News / New York Rangers On SI / September 16

Alberts Smits Having a Chance to Make NY Rangers Roster is Encouraging

With the start of the regular season in just about two weeks, the offseason is coming to a close for the New York Rangers. Following a busy summer, training camp and the preseason will be arriving shortly, and the players will be back out on the ice.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 16

7 Weekly Thoughts: Realistic expectations for the Rangers are boring, which is a good thing

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / September 16

NY Rangers Have Clear Area of Improvement After Rookie Camp

The New York Rangers started the process of ramping up for the 2026-27 season with rookie camp last week. It was a chance for some of the best young players in the organization to get on the ice and log some sessions before the veterans arrive for the start of training camp this week.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 16

The Rangers are in for a fascinating season in 2026

The New York Rangers are embarking on a fascinating upcoming season. Just two years ago, they were two wins from a Stanley Cup Final. Instead of building on that, the Rangers were gutted, with most of that roster being shipped away.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / September 16

NY Rangers Make Mistake Not Signing Gabe Perreault to Eight-Year Extension

The New York Rangers are getting set for the start of training camp and the regular season. However, a recent decision that they made might end up being one that they regret in the near future. Coming off a terrible campaign, the Rangers were a really aggressive team this summer.

Nikita Zadorov News / Forever Blueshirts / September 16

Nikita Zadorov calls Rangers captain ‘one of best teammates I’ve had’

It’s no secret that New York Rangers fans have a love-hate relationship with J.T. Miller. It’s also no secret that moments of “love” from the fanbase were fewer and further between last season, when the Rangers captain battled injuries and slumped to 17 goals and 53 points.

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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 / Blue Seat Blogs / September 16

2026 Rangers training camp roster

The 2026 Rangers training camp roster was released late yesterday as the Rangers hit the ice this week for the first time this season. The Rangers will begin their preseason today with some media availability, which I’m sure will generate the same stale quotes we get every year.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 16

Rangers Daily: Training camp storylines; Flurry of NHL signings

The Rookie Series is behind us, the junior kids returned to their teams, and now it’s time for the New York Rangers to officially begin training camp. There are 48 players on the Rangers camp roster, and they all report Wednesday, and hit the ice for the first practices and scrimmages Thursday.

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / September 16

Breaking Down Biggest Question for NY Rangers Heading into 2026-27 Season

With training camp set to get underway for the New York Rangers, the team will be hoping that this year's version will be a much-improved group. Coming off one of the worst seasons in a while for the Rangers, the goal this offseason was to improve significantly.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 15

Rangers bringing much smaller roster than usual to training camp

The New York Rangers will have just 48 players on hand when they open training camp in Tarrytown, New York, on Wednesday, with the four-game preseason set to open on Sept.

Matthew Robertson News / New York Rangers On SI / September 15

Why Matthew Robertson Should Be Third-Pair Defenseman for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers will be starting off the 2026-27 season soon, and the hope will be that this is an improved team. Following a year to forget for the franchise, the Rangers are hoping to turn the page this year.

Liam Greentree News / Forever Blueshirts / September 15

NHL prospects expert says Rangers ‘need more skill,’ but praises Greentree

There’s something Russ Cohen saw this past weekend about the New York Rangers prospects during the Rookie Series against their Philadelphia Flyers counterparts that can’t be remedied right away.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / September 15

NY Rangers, Gabe Perreault Reportedly Not Engaging in Extension Talks is Surprising

The New York Rangers are getting set for the upcoming season, and hopes are high with a lot of new faces joining the team this summer. Coming off a terrible campaign last season, the Rangers will be focused on improving and getting back into playoff contention this coming season.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 15

Should Rangers lock up Gabe Perreault now — or wait another year?

The New York Rangers face an interesting question with forward Gabe Perreault after his former Boston College linemate Ryan Leonard inked an eight-year, $84 million contract with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

Connor Bedard News / Forever Blueshirts / September 15

Rangers Daily: Backup goalie debate; Bedard named Blackhawks captain

It’s probably pretty safe to say that the Blueshirts Faithful are collectively mostly happy with what the New York Rangers did to improve their roster this offseason.

Ivan Patrikhayev News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Rangers’ Prospect Ivan Patrikhayev Speaks on Development, Playoff Hockey, and Learning From the Best

After a strong rookie season with CSKA Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), defenseman Ivan Patrikhayev was selected in the seventh round at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft with the 193rd overall pick.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

3 New York Rangers Training Camp Storylines to Follow

With the 2026-27 NHL season around the corner, training camps are opening up around the league this week. The New York Rangers are going to be one of the more interesting teams to watch, as they have shaken up their roster in hopes of getting back to the playoffs.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

2026-27 NHL team preview: New York Rangers

X = Player has not yet chosen new number, per team spokesperson The 2025-26 season was supposed to be a bounceback campaign in which the New York Rangers proved that their crash-and-burn effort from 2024-25 that saw them go from winning the Presidents’ Trophy the year prior to out of the playoffs altogether was a fluke.

Drew Fortescue News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Rangers’ Prospect Drew Fortescue Can Develop Into a Key Player

Last season, the Rangers’ lack of depth on defense became an issue as Adam Fox spent two stints on long-term injured reserve, and they struggled while he was out.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / September 2

Rangers need a bounce-back season from their captain

In his inaugural season as captain of the team that drafted him back in 2011, both J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers suffered through campaigns each would rather forget.

Rangers’ Monster Offer for Oilers’ Connor McDavid — Would You Accept?

Reports: Rangers agree to 1-year deal with F Eeli Tolvanen

NHL outdoor schedule exposes national television hypocrisy

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