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Rangers place Igor Shesterkin on season-ending injured reserve

The New York Rangers made a quiet but notable transaction on Sunday, as they have moved goaltender Igor Shesterkin from long-term injured reserve to season-ending injured reserve.

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Why the New York Rangers should explore trading 2 young veterans

The New York Rangers are in the interesting position where they want to win now but also continue building toward the future. When that happens, it can

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / November 15

Rangers Week Ahead: Celebrating history and facing tougher competition

The 2025-26 season was the New York Rangers’ Centennial season. But Monday night is the 100th anniversary of the franchise’s first NHL game. The Rangers

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / November 15

How Rangers will be tested after strong 1st quarter of season

With the New York Rangers at the quarter-pole of the 2026-27 season, coach Mike Sullivan sees the glass as half-full for his team – with room to pour in more.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Alexis Lafreniere News / New York Rangers On SI / November 15

Alexis Lafreniere Looks Like a Star Player for NY Rangers a Quarter Into the Season

The New York Rangers have wrapped up their first extended road trip of the season, and the team has to be pleased with the direction that things have been going.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / November 14

Grading the New York Rangers Through the First Quarter of the Season

The New York Rangers have wrapped up their four-game road trip, and with some success away from MSG, the team has also hit the quarter mark of the season. With the Rangers now 21 games into the season, they have a 12-8-1 record and have been pretty successful so far.

Joe Veleno News / New York Rangers On SI / November 14

NY Rangers Finally Have Joe Veleno Replacement on 4th Line

Coming into the season, the New York Rangers had some concerns about their depth down the middle. Center was one position the team could not afford to lose a player.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / November 14

What the New York Rangers can learn from division rivals

As the New York Rangers attempt to jockey for position in the Metropolitan Division, it can be fascinating to think of the differences each year. Last season, division rivals Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers were eyeing playoff spots, while this year they may end up fighting for a top 3 draft pick.

Filip Chytil News / Forever Blueshirts / November 14

Why long awaited 1st game vs. Rangers didn’t go well for oft-injured center

Filip Chytil waited 22 months to finally play a game against the New York Rangers. And let’s just say it didn’t go as well as the former Rangers center would’ve hoped Friday night.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / November 14

Successful Road Trip Highlights Why NY Rangers Can Be Playoff Team

The New York Rangers wrapped up their road trip with a convincing win over the Vancouver Canucks, going 3-1 in an ideal scenario. Coming into their road trip, the Rangers were starting to play a bit better after going through a bit of a funk.

Glenn Gawdin News / Field Level Media / November 14

Glenn Gawdin, Rangers rout Canucks behind big second period

Glenn Gawdin scored his first two career goals in his hometown as the New York Rangers used four second-period goals to beat the host Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Friday.

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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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Canucks' start to season is one of worst in modern NHL era

There should not have been many expectations for the Vancouver Canucks this season.

Avs may be down multiple stars as they face scorching Canadiens

Does Connor McDavid already have the Hart Trophy locked down?

Maple Leafs stuck with cap mess, rival teams say 'no thanks'

Red Wings' best Dylan Larkin trade may need a third team

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New York Rangers News / Viral Sports News / November 13

Former New York Rangers Forward Has Died

The New York Rangers are mourning the loss of former forward Bobby Sheehan, whose unexpected playoff surge helped propel the club to the 1979 Stanley Cup Final.

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NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / November 13

Rangers legend recalls getting pranked by Marek Malik, learning valuable lesson

Even The King is not above being pranked by his teammates in the NHL, it appears. Just listen to Henrik Lundqvist, who was on the giving and receiving end of numerous pranks during his days as a star goalie with the New York Rangers.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

New York Rangers vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Prediction, Pick, Odds for November 13

The New York Rangers (11-8-1) take on the Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) tonight in an NHL matchup in Vancouver, BC. The Rangers are currently the overwhelming -220 moneyline favorites and the total sits at 6.5 goals (-104o / -118u).

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / November 13

NY Rangers Beating Canucks Would Provide Team With Nice Momentum

The New York Rangers have been playing some better hockey of late and have now won four of their last five games. With one more game left on their road

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 13

New York Rangers Visit Vancouver Canucks on Friday

The New York Rangers visit the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, Nov. 13, at Rogers Arena, with puck drop at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Rangers are 11-8-1. New York beat Calgary Flames 3-1 on Wednesday, Nov.

J.T. Miller News / Field Level Media / November 12

Struggling Canucks renew acquaintances with J.T. Miller, Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks hope to snap their six-game losing streak when they host former Canucks All-Star J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers on Friday.

Alexis Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Rangers’ Alexis Lafreniere Stepping Up

The New York Rangers have gotten off to an 11-8-1 start despite losing star goalie Igor Shesterkin for the season and missing key skaters with injuries.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / November 12

Liam Greentree Leads AHL Power-Play Goals After Panarin Trade

Liam Greentree is giving the New York Rangers an early look at one of the central pieces of the Artemi Panarin trade through his performance with the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Mika Zibanejad News / Field Level Media / November 11

Mika Zibanejad tallies twice as Rangers dump Flames

Mika Zibanejad scored twice to lead the visiting New York Rangers to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Tye Kartye also tallied and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made 30 saves to backstop the Rangers to their fourth victory in five outings.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Rangers Place Alberts Smits On Injured Reserve, Recall Glenn Gawdin

This evening the Rangers recalled Glen Gawdin from AHL Hartford. To open the spot for the forward, rookie defenseman Alberts Smits lands on injured reserve with his upper-body injury, according to Colin Stephenson of Newsday Sports.

Alberts Smits News / Daily Faceoff / November 9

Rangers’ Alberts Smits out week-to-week with upper-body injury

The New York Rangers will have to go without their promising rookie defenseman for the foreseeable future, as the team announced on Monday afternoon that Alberts Smits is out on a week-to-week basis with an upper-body injury.

Marc Del Gaizo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Rangers Recall Marc Del Gaizo

Ahead of tomorrow’s game in Edmonton which kicks off a three game trip across Western Canada, the Rangers announced that Marc Del Gaizo has been recalled from AHL Hartford.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Rangers place James Reimer on waivers for purpose of contract termination

When Joonas Korpisalo was activated off injured reserve, that spelled the end of James Reimer’s time in the NHL.

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Noah Laba News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Rangers Need More From Noah Laba

The New York Rangers entered the season with more depth on defense and at winger than last season, but they lack depth at center. In 2025-26, rookie center Noah Laba provided steady two-way play, but he has gotten off to a slow start this season, and New York needs more from him going forward.