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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 16
Where should Alberts Smits start the 2026-2027 season? 
A major storyline in training camp this September is going to be where their 5th overall pick starts the 2026-2027 season. Should Alberts Smits start in the AHL?
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 15
Rangers sign 5th overall pick Alberts Smits to 3 year entry level contract
The New York Rangers have signed 2026 1st round pick Alberts Smits to his 3 year entry level contract. Smits was taken 5th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, with some minor controversy as Chase Reid was still on the board.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 15
What’s next after Rangers sign top pick Alberts Smits to entry-level contract
Next stop training camp, where Alberts Smits hopes to land a spot on the Opening Night roster with the New York Rangers. This after the 18-year-old defenseman signed his three-year entry-level contract Wednesday.
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?"
New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 15
Rangers sign Alberts Smits to entry-level contract
The New York Rangers announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Alberts Smits to a three-year, entry-level contract. At this point in time, there is no confirmation on the salary or cap hit for Smits’ contract, as well as if it contains any performance bonuses.
The most underrated player for every NHL franchise
The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15
Rangers Sign Alberts Smits To Entry-Level Contract
The trend of recent first-round draft picks signing their entry-level contracts is continuing. The New York Rangers announced they’ve signed defenseman Alberts Smits to a three-year, entry-level contract.
NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / July 15
Rangers visit Bruins in 1st-ever September season opener
The New York Rangers will start their 101st NHL season by doing something they didn’t do in any of the first 100 – playing a regular-season game in September.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 15
Rangers’ Shesterkin, Gavrikov set for star-studded charity hockey game in Russia
Current New York Rangers stars Igor Shesterkin and Vladislav Gavrikov are joining former Blueshirts forwards Artemi Panarin and Pavel Buchnevich to take part in the annual Match of the Year charity game on July 25 at SKA Arena in St.
Matthew Robertson News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 15
2025-2026 Matthew Robertson report card
What a pleasant surprise Matthew Robertson became this year. An afterthought likely to get the Libor Hajek treatment, Robertson took everyone by surprise by playing in 72 games for the Rangers in a primarily 3LD role.
Braden Schneider News / The Hockey Writers / July 15
3 Options the Rangers Have With Schneider Now Signed
The New York Rangers got one of their last pieces of offseason work done when they signed Braden Schneider to a one-year extension worth $5.5 million. They now have their defense locked up heading into this season, but just because they signed him does not mean he will be on the team come opening night.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 14
5 things that must happen for Rangers return to playoffs in 2026-27
For New York Rangers fans, this is the time to fantasize about returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a two-year absence. With apologies to William
Braden Schneider News / Field Level Media / July 13
D Braden Schneider, Rangers agree to 1-year contract
Defenseman Braden Schneider agreed to a one-year contract on Monday to remain with the New York Rangers. The Rangers did not announce the terms of the deal, but The Athletic and New York Post reported that the contract is for $5.5 million and allows Schneider to avoid arbitration.
New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 13
Rangers agree to $5.5 million contract with key defenseman
The New York Rangers have been one of the most active teams this offseason. The Rangers made multiple major moves, including trading for Pavel Dorofeyev and Marcus Pettersson.
Braden Schneider News / Daily Faceoff / July 13
Rangers sign Braden Schneider to one-year extension
The New York Rangers have come to terms with a young, homegrown blueliner. On Monday, the Rangers signed defenseman Braden Schneider to a one-year contract extension.
Braden Schneider News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13
Rangers Sign Braden Schneider To A One-Year Extension
The Rangers have avoided an arbitration hearing, signing defenseman Braden Schneider to a one-year contract carrying a $5.5MM cap hit, per PuckPedia. The deal consists entirely of salary, with no signing bonus.
Taylor Raddysh News / The Hockey Writers / July 13
New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Taylor Raddysh
Many of the New York Rangers’ top players either missed extended time with injuries or underperformed last season. They did get strong play from some of their young players late in the season, but it was not enough to get the team into the playoff race.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 12
How the New York Rangers could line up after active offseason
As things stand today, let’s prognosticate as to the Rangers opening-night lineup.
Adam Fox News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11
Could Rangers’ Adam Fox Be Next In Line to Ask for a Trade?
The New York Rangers could be facing another major decision down the line, as speculation mounts about the future of star defenseman Adam Fox. After a disappointing season that saw the Rangers miss the playoffs and finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, questions about the team’s direction are starting to grow.
Vincent Trocheck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10
Mammoth star Vincent Trocheck’s ‘potential’ truth bomb after Rangers trade
The Utah Mammoth swung a huge trade for Vincent Trocheck at the beginning of NHL Free Agency last week. Trocheck joins from the New York Rangers, who are engrossed in a retooling process.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
Rangers Can Be a Top 3 Team in the Metro Division This Season
The past two seasons have not been very kind to the New York Rangers. They have missed the playoffs and have traded away so many familiar faces in order to try to shake the team up.
Adam Fox News / Inside The Rink / July 4
Player Profile: Adam Fox
Adam Fox was born in Jericho, New York, on February 17th, 1998. Fox played youth hockey for the Long Island Gulls in the AYHL under14 league during the 2012-13 season as a 14-year-old.
New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2
Rangers GM Chris Drury explains why now was the time to trade 3 1st-round picks
The New York Rangers were dreadful in 2025-26, finishing as the worst team in the Eastern Conference. Rangers GM Chris Drury then embarked on the journey to improve the roster.
Adam Edstrom News / Field Level Media / June 27
Rangers ship Adam Edstrom to Nashville for prospect, draft pick
The New York Rangers have traded center Adam Edstrom to the Nashville Predators in exchange for prospect Massimo Rizzo and the No. 148 draft pick. The Rangers announced the move on Saturday, the second day of the NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club
Identical twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck were two of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Pavel Dorofeyev News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade
The New York Rangers have made a notable addition to their forward group, acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev in a trade.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22
Five major storylines to watch leading up to 2026 NHL Draft
The 2026 NHL Draft this weekend will mark the potential for some of the biggest offseason business the league conducts each year.
Dylan Garand News / Field Level Media / June 21
Rangers give G Dylan Garand 2-year extension
The New York Rangers are keeping one of their top internal goaltending options in place, signing Dylan Garand to a two-year contract extension. The team announced the deal Sunday, giving the 24-year-old another chance to build on a brief but strong first look in the NHL.
New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17
Big Change Suggests New Level of Urgency Around Trocheck Trade from Rangers
The New York Rangers may be inching closer to a significant offseason decision involving veteran center Vincent Trocheck, and a recent agency change could help make that trade possible.
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