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Rangers end putrid season with slight positive for fans

It has been a disaster of a season for the New York Rangers. The Rangers have been eliminated from playoff contention and also just hit a new low point against the Ottawa Senators.

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Live From the Blue Seats will be back tonight as some combination of Dave, Rob, and Producer JL (lineup TBD) are back to discuss the Rangers six game losing streak that coincided with JT Miller’s return to the lineup, the Adam Fox slander, and of course, answering your questions.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / March 26

Rangers Prospect Rankings: Why Watching Matters More Than Guessing

Make no mistake: nothing is more frustrating than seeing people who never watch New York Rangers prospects declare who the “best prospect” is. If you’re not watching these kids play, you’re guessing — and guessing doesn’t cut it.

Adam Fox News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 26

The Adam Fox slander is getting a tad ridiculous

The Adam Fox slander was always exaggerated, but we are starting to reach ridiculous levels. Given some of the discourse, you’d think he was the second coming of Tom Poti.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / March 26

Rangers show life offensively, play with right ‘intentions’ despite latest loss

The New York Rangers’ 4-3 loss Wednesday did not look much like their recent defeats. They scored three times and peppered Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll with 43 shots, their most in a game this season, just two nights after they almost tied a franchise record for fewest single-game shots.

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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

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Can Rangers’ Alexis Lafrenière build upon his late season offensive burst?

Two years ago, Jonny Lazarus tweeted that Alexis Lafrenière would have a 100-point season in his NHL career. That hasn’t aged particularly well. Lafrenière had 45 points a year ago and hasn’t even broken the 60-point barrier.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 26

Rangers Recap: The ethical tank game

After being a virtual no-show against the Senators Monday night for Mika Zibanejad’s 1,000th game, the Rangers responded by putting up 43 shots on goal against a Maple Leafs squad in a similar situation to the Rangers.

Mike Sullivan News / Forever Blueshirts / March 26

Rangers coach reacts to playoff miss: ‘nobody’s thrilled with where we’re at’

Mike Sullivan wasn’t so happy to be asked about the New York Rangers being eliminated from Stanley Cup playoff contention following their 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

Dylan Garand News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Rangers Should Give Dylan Garand Half the Starts Down the Stretch

It’s been a long time coming for the New York Rangers’ top goaltending prospect, Dylan Garand, to get a shot at the NHL. Sunday’s welcome to the big leagues performance against the Winnipeg Jets, where he stopped 35 of 38 shots, reinforces that he should at least stick around at the NHL level a little bit longer.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / March 25

Rangers eliminated from playoff contention with 4-3 loss to Maple Leafs

Despite a season-high 43 shots on goal and a spirited rally from a three-goal deficit, the New York Rangers dropped a 4-3 decision to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Rangers eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention

With a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night, the New York Rangers are now officially mathematically eliminated from contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Mika Zibanejad News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Rangers’ Zibanejad Has Changed His Narrative With Bounce-Back Season

In a season filled with disappointment for the New York Rangers, one of the bright spots has been Mika Zibanejad‘s play. After two-straight seasons in which his play looked to be on the decline, he has shown this season that he still has plenty of game left in him.

Adam Sykora News / Forever Blueshirts / March 25

Rangers vs. Maple Leafs: Lineups, storylines in Adam Sykora NHL debut

A pair of disappointing Original Six teams meet up at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, when the New York Rangers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Rangers (28-34-9) are last in the Eastern Conference and own the second-worst record in the NHL.

Igor Shesterkin News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Rangers Wasting Shesterkin’s Great Season

The New York Rangers have done an excellent job of drafting and developing their goalies, as they went directly from having Hall of Famer Henrik Lundqvist in goal to now having a generational talent in Igor Shesterkin in goal.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / March 24

Hartford Wolf Pack Weekly: Adam Sýkora earns first call-up with Rangers

In his third professional season, Adam Sykora earned his first call-up to the NHL on Tuesday, when the New York Rangers recalled the 21-year-old forward from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Rangers Recall Adam Sykora, Reassign Connor Mackey

The Rangers announced Tuesday that they’ve recalled left wing prospect Adam Sykora from AHL Hartford. They sent defender Connor Mackey back down to Hartford in the corresponding move.

J.T. Miller News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Watch: JT Miller goes down in pain after taking a cheap shot to his sensitive area

It was a night of pain on Monday for the New York Rangers, and JT Miller can attest to that. As the Rangers trailed the Ottawa Senators, 2-0, barely four minutes into the third period at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Miller took a shot at the part where no man wants to get hit.

Mika Zibanejad News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Rangers’ Zibanejad plays in 1,000th career NHL game

New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad made history on Monday night by appearing in the 1,000th game of his NHL career. The Rangers held a pregame ceremony to honor the major milestone achieved by their alternate captain and one of the most productive forwards in the storied history of their franchise.

Mike Sullivan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Mike Sullivan pinpoints ‘major issue’ costing Rangers in disaster season

The New York Rangers are not having the season they wanted, and it’s hard to see them climbing out of the hole they’re currently in. Sitting at 28-33-9 and last place in the Metropolitan Division, the Rangers will have to do a lot to get into the playoff race, and they’ll have to get help from the other teams above them.

Drew Fortescue News / Breakaway on SI / March 21

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 / 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.

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 / 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 / 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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 10

Jonathan Quick close to matching NHL legend on all-time list

Jonathan Quick close to matching NHL legend Patrick Roy on all-time list

A trying season for Jonathan Quick and the New York Rangers still includes some history for the veteran netminder.

Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson makes history with latest assist

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New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 7

Insider Suggests Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin’s Futures Could Be Offseason Topics

The New York Rangers had a surprisingly quiet trade deadline. January’s retool letter, followed by trading away Artemi Panarin, signaled what many believed to be the start of a potential fire sale, but that wasn’t the case — at least for now.