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The New York Rangers are one of the worst teams in the NHL this year. The Rangers’ defense has already been called out for its poor performances in 2025-26.

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Rangers top prospect Gabe Perreault taking flight in minors with Hartford

It’s not taking long for Gabe Perreault to turn heads in the American Hockey League. The New York Rangers top prospect did so again Wednesday, when he recorded three points, helping lead Hartford to a 4-1 win over Charlotte.

NHL News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 30

What are the next steps in Chris Drury’s plan?

After the July 1st free agency frenzy, Chris Drury’s plan started to become clear. At a high level, he wanted a culture shift in the locker room, which meant moving on from the previous leadership group.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / October 30

Rangers vs. Oilers: Lineups, storylines trying to avoid season series sweep

The New York Rangers would love to close out a whacky first month of the 2025-26 NHL season on a winning note, when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

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The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Rangers' Braden Schneider generating trade interest

Like most other Rangers, Braden Schneider hasn’t had the start to the 2025-26 season he was hoping for. The right-shot defenseman is averaging career-high ice time but has made a negligible impact offensively and has seen his possession metrics remain underwater.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 30

When will the Rangers make roster changes?

It’s easy to find a lot of negative with the Rangers, so we try to focus on the positive. Though it’s only 11 games, the Rangers have a lot of both going on.

Alexis Lafreniere News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30

Rangers’ Lafreniere Under Pressure Amid Growing Trade Rumors

Alexis Lafreniere, the 2020 first overall pick, is facing more scrutiny than ever as the New York Rangers navigate a mixed start to the season. Head coach Mike Sullivan, speaking after a recent game, acknowledged the winger’s talent but suggested the results haven’t matched expectations.

Matt Rempe News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Rangers Announce Unfortunate Matt Rempe Update on Wednesday

The New York Rangers were dealt bad news on the Matt Rempe front after he left a game injured of late. According to the latest update, New York will be without their forward for the foreseeable future after he was injured during a heavyweight fight with San Jose Sharks enforcer Ryan Reaves last week.

Jonathan Quick News / Breakaway on SI / October 29

Tempers Run High in Rangers Goaltender's Latest Shutout

New York Rangers' goaltender Jonathan Quick had quite the night against the Vancouver Canucks. Quick stopped all 23 shots he faced in a 2-0 victory that ended New York’s three-game (0-2-1) slide.

J.T. Miller News / Breakaway on SI / October 29

Rangers' J.T. Miller Gets Warm Welcome from Canucks

The New York Rangers managed to defeat the Vancouver Canucks on the road. The win was extra significant for J.T. Miller, marking the Ranger's first return to Rogers Arena as a captain of an opposing team.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Rangers Once Again Have an Ineffective Power Play

The 2024–25 New York Rangers ended the season with a bottom-five power play. After years of being near the top of the league, the power play collapsed.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Rangers & Quick Shut Out Canucks in J.T. Miller’s Return to Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks welcomed back J.T. Miller to Rogers Arena on Tuesday for the first time since he was traded to the New York Rangers last season. He had faced his former team before at Madison Square Garden shortly after the trade, but this was his first trip to Vancouver as a visitor in a long time.

Jonathan Quick News / Field Level Media / October 29

Rangers' Jonathan Quick logs 23-save shutout vs. Canucks

Mika Zibanejad scored a first-period goal and Jonathan Quick stopped 23 shots for his first shutout of the season as the New York Rangers snapped a three-game losing skid with a 2-0 victory over the host Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.

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New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Rangers' Matt Rempe dealing with long-term injury, but help is on the way

New York Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe is going to be out “longer-term” after suffering an upper-body injury.

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Alexis Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Rangers Aren’t Getting Enough From Alexis Lafreniere

The New York Rangers are off to a disappointing 3-5-2 start and have lost consecutive games to the previously winless San Jose Sharks and the Calgary Flames, who had lost eight games in a row.

Brennan Othmann News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Rangers’ Brennan Othmann Must Make This Opportunity Work

Brennan Othmann is getting an opportunity with the New York Rangers – and this one has to find some success if he wants to remain with the organization long-term.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Questions beginning to mount for Rangers

In an article published by The Fourth Period earlier today, questions were raised about the New York Rangers and what may come next if things do not improve.

J.T. Miller News / Field Level Media / October 27

J.T. Miller returns to Vancouver with visiting Rangers

The banged-up Vancouver Canucks had a much-needed day off Monday before they wrap up a three-game homestand by hosting J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

Mike Sullivan News / Yardbarker / October 23

Rangers off to historically bad start at home after ugly loss to Sharks

With Thursday's loss, the Rangers are now winless through their first five home games.

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Adrian Kempe OT hero again as Kings top slumping Stars

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Mike Sullivan News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

The Rangers’ problems don’t stem from Mike Sullivan

After a horribly disappointing 2024-2025 campaign that saw the New York Rangers go from winning the Presidents’ Trophy and making the Eastern Conference Final the year prior to missing the playoffs altogether, general manager Chris Drury opted to make a drastic move.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Rangers sign Nathan Aspinall to three-year, entry-level contract

The New York Rangers announced Thursday the signing of forward Nathan Aspinall to a three-year, entry-level contract. Aspinall, 19, has six goals and four assists for 10 points in six games with the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Flint Firebirds, leading the team in both goals and points.

Chris Drury News / Daily Faceoff / October 22