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3 Teams NY Rangers Could Trade Braden Schneider To

Entering the dog days of the NHL offseason, the New York Rangers look to be mostly done reshaping their roster. Reports have circulated that team president and general manager Chris Drury would like to add another piece up front, someone who can slide into their top six, specifically on the right wing.

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Robertson breaks Games record to win cycling gold

England cyclist Matthew Robertson broke the Commonwealth Games record for a second time to earn gold in the men's C1-C3 3,000m individual pursuit.

Sean Barnhill News / Forever Blueshirts / August 2

Towering Rangers prospect scores for USA at World Junior Summer Showcase

Sean Barnhill typically stands out when he’s on the ice. After all, the New York Rangers prospect stands 6-foot-6, so he’s always pretty easy to spot. But Barnhill found another way to be noticed, when he scored a goal for the United States in a 7-2 victory over Canada to close out the World Junior Summer Showcase on Saturday.

Alberts Smits News / New York Rangers On SI / August 2

Why Alberts Smits Might Not Make a Major Impact in Year One for NY Rangers

It has been a busy offseason for the New York Rangers, and the team is hoping to be much better compared to last year. The Rangers came into the summer as a team really hoping to improve.

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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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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.

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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.

Vincent Trocheck News / New York Rangers On SI / August 1

Vincent Trocheck Is Going To Miss Playing for the NY Rangers

The New York Rangers continued the overhaul of their roster and organizational pipeline this offseason, selecting nine players in the 2026 NHL Draft, making eight trades and bringing in 11 new players.

Jonathan Quick News / Blue Seat Blogs / August 1

2025-2026 Jonathan Quick report card

The 2025-2026 season was the final season in Jonathan Quick’s Hall of Fame career. After resurrecting his career as a backup with the Rangers two seasons ago, Quick’s final two seasons saw stark regression as the team around him crumbled.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 1

NY Rangers Need Top-End Guys To Elevate Team To Next Level

There is no denying that the New York Rangers have done an excellent job of upgrading the talent on their roster this offseason. After finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference this past season, a major shakeup was needed, and that is what occurred.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

The New York Rangers Don’t Have a Bad Contract

At this point in the NHL offseason, fans and writers like to look at their team’s roster and see which players have good contracts and which have bad ones.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 31

Analyzing Best-Case Scenario for NY Rangers With Current Roster

The New York Rangers knew that something had to be done with the roster after finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference in the 2025-26 season. There were several areas of need, so the front office got to work.

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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 / Forever Blueshirts / July 31

Why Rangers top pair of centers ranks ‘below average’ in NHL

The New York Rangers are counting on Mika Zibanejad and J.T. Miller to anchor their top-six forward group next season. But a recent League-wide evaluation of top pairs of centers doesn’t view New York’s veteran duo in the best of lights.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / Forever Blueshirts / July 31

Rangers’ Pavel Dorofeyev still ‘trying to settle down, get used to’ trade

FAIRFIELD, CT — Pavel Dorofeyev got introduced publicly for the first time as a member of the New York Rangers here on Thursday night. But the 25-year-old forward admitted that he’s still taking in the big offseason trade that sent him from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Rangers a month ago.

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 31

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.

Connor McDavid News / New York Rangers On SI / July 31

Why Ultimate Goal for NY Rangers' Retool Should Be to Land Connor McDavid

The New York Rangers have had a very busy offseason as the team looks to be much-improved for next year. However, with the franchise retooling, this is still going to be a multi-year plan. Coming into the summer, the Rangers were a team that was focused on getting younger and getting better.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 31

Who are the most important Rangers (Part 3) heading into next season?

The New York Rangers boast a different lineup heading into the new season compared to last. Gone are the days of New York having players like Will Borgen eating important defensive minutes, and here are the days of a true second pairing.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 31

NY Rangers, NHL Heavily Back 2026 Shoulder Check Showcase

The 2026 Shoulder Check Showcase is in the books, with many NHL players — including six New York Rangers — turning up to support and advocate for a good cause.

Matt Rempe News / New York Rangers On SI / July 30

NY Rangers Matt Rempe Shares Update on Thumb at Shoulder Check Showcase

Ahead of the 2026 Shoulder Check Showcase, Matt Rempe of the New York Rangers said he's been working hard this summer on making sure he's 100% healthy.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / New York Rangers On SI / July 30

Pavel Dorofeyev Provides Truly Elite Shot to NY Rangers

There have been some concerns expressed about the New York Rangers' newest forward, Pavel Dorofeyev, transitioning and adapting to his new team. Some scouts are unsure that he is going to be able to live up to the expectations that come with the contract that he signed.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 29