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NY Rangers Have Looming Problem at Key Position for the Future

The New York Rangers have had a very busy and successful offseason so far this summer. However, while the team has improved for next year, there is still work to be done. Coming into the offseason, the Rangers were a team that was hungry to improve.

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Why Oliver Bjorkstrand could be crucial addition for Rangers

New York Rangers fans can probably be forgiven if they already forgot that Oliver Bjorkstrand is on the roster. Whether the rest of Bjorkstrand’s 2026-27 season turns out to be forgettable is an intriguing question that could play a significant role in whether the Rangers improve offensively after a dismal showing last season.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 25

NY Rangers Starting to Build Surplus of Young Talent

According to a recent report by PuckPedia, the New York Rangers are among the top 10 youngest teams by average age in the NHL. The Rangers slot in at No.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 24

Pressure Is on NY Rangers Prospect To Meet Expectations

The New York Rangers made a lot of moves this offseason, as they continued moving toward a younger roster that better fits the mold of what team president and general manager Chris Drury and head coach Mike Sullivan envision for success.

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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?"

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Pavel Dorofeyev News / New York Rangers On SI / July 24

Pavel Dorofeyev Draws Comparison to Bruins Star Winger

The New York Rangers made a huge splash this offseason when they acquired the rights to Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights. It was a shrewd move by the Rangers, knowing the salary cap issues the Golden Knights were facing.

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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 / Blue Seat Blogs / July 24

Submit your questions for Live From the Blue Seats

Live From the Blue Seats will be back this weekend as Dave and Producer JL talk the New York Rangers. To be honest, we haven’t decided on a topic yet. It’s late July and there isn’t much going on without re-hashing the obvious discussion points.

Sean Durzi News / NHLFanCentral / July 24

Sean Durzi reacts to unexpected trade from Utah to Rangers

Sean Durzi has admitted that he did not see this trade coming. The Utah Mammoth defenseman just found out this month that his team had dealt him to the New York Rangers.

Liam Greentree News / Forever Blueshirts / July 24

What stands out about Rangers’ prospect Liam Greentree: ‘plays full game’

A quick look at his junior statistics tells you quite a bit about Liam Greentree. The New York Rangers’ forward prospect racked up 328 points in 241 games over four seasons with Windsor of the Ontario Hockey League.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 24

New NY Rangers Defenseman Poised For Bounce Back Season

With the offseason rolling right along for the New York Rangers, the team will have a lot of new faces coming in for next season. Chris Drury promised

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 24

The captain’s ‘C’ matters, as shown by the Rangers current captain situation

The debate about whether the captain’s ‘C’ still matters in the NHL is an interesting one. Julian McKenzie at The Athletic dove into this, and it’s a fascinating read.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 24

NY Rangers Emerging Star Rightfully off Board in 2023 NHL Redraft

The New York Rangers haven’t done a great job in recent years of drafting and developing young talent. They had a lot of opportunities in the early 2020s to load up on high-upside players but missed out time and time again.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 24

Newcomers Pettersson, Durzi eager to form winning partnership with Rangers

The New York Rangers are counting on Marcus Pettersson and Sean Durzi to form a solid No. 2 defense pairing behind Adam Fox and Vladislav Gavrikov. The two newcomers, acquired by the Rangers in separate trades on July 1, sound eager to do just that.

Oliver Bjorkstrand News / New York Rangers On SI / July 24

Predicting Oliver Bjorkstrand's Stat Line in First Year With NY Rangers

It has been a very busy offseason for the New York Rangers. However, this is a team that has been able to improve, and they will be expecting a lot out of their revamped roster. Coming into the summer, the hope was that the Rangers were going to be able to start to turn things around.

Sean Durzi News / Forever Blueshirts / July 23

Sean Durzi embraces fresh start after being traded to Rangers

Sean Durzi admitted Thursday that he was caught a little off-guard when the Utah Mammoth traded him to the New York Rangers on July 1 as the main part of the return in the Vincent Trocheck trade.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

5 New York Rangers Games to Watch for on the 2026-27 Schedule

With the offseason in full swing, the NHL released the regular-season schedule for 2026-27 on July 16. Every fanbase across the league always has a few games and dates that they like to look forward to each season, and this season is no different.

Tye Kartye News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Tye Kartye

The New York Rangers were disappointing in 2025-26 and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, but there were some bright spots. Mika

Igor Shesterkin News / Forever Blueshirts / July 23

Can Igor Shesterkin carry Rangers back to Stanley Cup Playoffs?

There is no question that Igor Shesterkin is among the NHL’s elite goaltenders. The New York Rangers’ star won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie in 2021-22, played in the 2023 and 2024 NHL All-Star Games and has never had a save percentage worse than .905 or a goals-against average higher than 2.86.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

New York Rangers’ 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27

The New York Rangers are always a team that tries to spend as close to the salary cap as possible. While they have had issues in the past giving out bad contracts, the way their money is allocated right now has left them in a pretty good position.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21

Rangers hire Jonathan Quick as director of goaltending development

This news will keep Quick with the club that housed the final three seasons of his 19-year playing career.

Jack Campbell announces retirement from hockey

Five players the Rangers could target to wrap-up offseason

Ryan Reaves News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 20

New Rangers pickup already trying out for retirement career

The New York Rangers have made moves this offseason to help improve their team, and one of the additions was Ryan Reaves. Outside of the ice, it seems like Reaves is trying to think if how he’ll spend his time after playing, and it might be as a broadcaster.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Rangers Looking To Make Another Forward Addition

It has been a fairly busy summer for the Rangers who have shaken things up in their forward group, their back end, and even between the pipes. The end result has been six newcomers joining the team.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.