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Rangers Sign Drew Fortescue To Entry-Level Contract

According to a team announcement, the New York Rangers have signed defensive prospect Drew Fortescue to a three-year, entry-level contract. Instead of joining the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack on an amateur tryout agreement to conclude the season, Fortescue will immediately report to the Rangers and burn the first year of his new contract.

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Rangers Sign Defenseman to Entry Level Contract

The New York Rangers have signed Drew Fortescue to a three-year, entry-level contract; the defenseman is expected to join the Rangers' lineup this season, per beat reporter Mollie Walker.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / March 21

What’s next for Rangers after Noah Laba, Urho Vaakanainen injuries

The New York Rangers might not be competing for a playoff spot, but there’s still plenty to glean from the final 13 games of the 2025-26 season. That final stretch could conclude without rookie center Noah Laba or defenseman Urho Vaakanainen.

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New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Noah Laba And Urho Vaakanainen Out Week-To-Week

With the Rangers well out of playoff contention and playing out the stretch, this is the time of year when it would be good to get some of their younger players or depth pieces a bit more playing time to help evaluate things for next season. That won’t be happening for a pair of players, however. Newsday’s Denis P.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Noah Laba News / Daily Faceoff / March 21

Rangers’ Laba, Vaakanainen out week-to-week

It looks like a couple of Blueshirts will be out longer than some had hoped. On Saturday, the New York Rangers announced that defenseman Urko Vaakanainen and forward Noah Laba are both considered week-to-week due to their respective injuries.

Jaroslav Chmelar News / Forever Blueshirts / March 21

Chmelar is latest jumbo-size forward making impression with Rangers

The New York Rangers certainly aren’t viewed as the NHL standard when it comes to drafting and developing young players. However, their recent strategy of taking fliers on giant forwards in the late rounds of the NHL Draft is yielding promise that future contributors might emerge from that group.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 21

Rangers Must Rework Their Defensive Corps This Offseason

Earlier this season, the New York Rangers were one of the better defensive teams in the league. It was a massive turnaround from where they had been the previous few seasons, when they were one of the worst defensive teams.

Chris Drury News / Forever Blueshirts / March 20

Rangers need losses, not wins, to get premium pick and speed rebuild

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury told fans in a letter on Jan. 16 that it was time for a “retool,” though he denied the team was headed for a full rebuild.

Dylan Garand News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

New York Rangers Recall Dylan Garand

According to a team announcement, the New York Rangers have recalled netminder Dylan Garand from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. The transaction will bring the Rangers’ roster to 25 players.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Rangers Expect Bigger Return After Holding Off on Deadline Trade

The New York Rangers could have traded Vincent Trocheck at the NHL trade deadline, but they opted not to. With offers not reaching their ask (a reportedly high one), they opted to hang onto the forward when most thought it was a given he would be dealt.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 19

The 2 reasons Vincent Trocheck wasn’t traded, per Elliotte Friedman

The New York Rangers somewhat surprisingly didn’t trade Vincent Trocheck ahead of the deadline earlier this month, despite general manager Chris Drury reportedly having multiple offers on the table for the star forward.

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J.T. Miller News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 19

Submit your questions for Live From the Blue Seats

Live From the Blue Seats will be back this week to talk the Rangers on ice play since JT Miller returned, and perhaps some prospect and 2026 NHL Draft talk if Hope is able to join us.

Urho Vaakanainen News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Rangers’ Urho Vaakanainen leaves game with upper-body injury

The New York Rangers have announced that defenseman Urho Vaakanainen has exited Wednesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 16

Rangers Host Kings Riding Four-Game Win Streak

The New York Rangers host the Los Angeles Kings, riding a four-game win streak as they return to Madison Square Garden. New York has earned points in eight of their last nine games, posting a 6-1-2 record during that stretch to climb back into playoff contention in the crowded Metropolitan Division.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Rangers’ New Top Line Could Be a Dominant Force Moving Forward

In some weird twist of fate, the New York Rangers have been one of the hottest teams in the league since the NHL resumed play following the Olympics. They have just one regulation loss and are currently on a four-game winning streak, something the team hadn’t achieved since October 2024.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / March 14

Rangers back Igor Shesterkin (46 saves), double up Wild

Vladislav Gavrikov scored a goal and dished two assists and the New York Rangers held on for a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

J.T. Miller News / Daily Faceoff / March 14

Rangers’ J.T. Miller activated off IR, likely to return against Wild

The New York Rangers are about to get their captain back in the lineup. Center J.T. Miller was activated off of injured reserve earlier on Saturday, which is a strong indication that he will be available to play in Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Wild.

J.T. Miller News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Rangers Share J.T. Miller News Before Wild Game

The New York Rangers have spent much of the year at the bottom of the standings, and they currently sit last in the Eastern Conference as the regular season winds down.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Rangers Need to Continue Having Fun

For a while, 2025-26 has been looking like it could go down as one of the worst seasons that the New York Rangers have played this century. However, the vibes have taken a shift since the return from the Olympic break, and it feels like the team is having fun, a sight that hasn’t been seen in quite some time on Broadway.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 13

Last-place Rangers finding form with Wild on horizon

The New York Rangers have the fewest points of any team in the NHL's Eastern Conference, but they are starting to play better. New York has won three games in a row and four of its past five.

Vincent Trocheck News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Analysis on New York Rangers Keeping Trocheck Past the Deadline and More

The New York Rangers made a decision to retool the team a few months ago. The trade of Artemi Panarin put the train on the tracks, and Vincent Trocheck was next.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Rangers’ biggest mistake at 2026 NHL trade deadline

The New York Rangers had one of the more underwhelming 2026 NHL Trade Deadline performances. Chris Drury started the trading early by dealing Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for Liam Greentree and two mid-round conditional draft picks.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 10