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The New York Rangers are in for a fascinating season. Many believe the Rangers will improve, while there’s also reason to wonder how much improvement will actually come.

Alexis Lafreniere News / New York Rangers On SI / September 19

Why Alexis Lafreniere Could Be NY Rangers' Biggest X-Factor

The New York Rangers have started up training camp, and with the preseason right around the corner, the team will be hoping for a bounce-back year. Coming off a year to forget for the most part, the Rangers were really aggressive this summer to try and make improvements.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 17

Who will be better, Alexis Lafreniere or Gabe Perreault?

Live From the Blue Seats is back in full as Rob, Dave, and Producer JL talk Rangers training camp, which begins in earnest today. Is this version of the Rangers a playoff team?

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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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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Rangers Counting on Breakout Seasons From Lafreniere & Perreault

The New York Rangers are looking to get back to being competitive this season after missing the playoffs the last two seasons. Even though they finished last in the Eastern Conference last season, there was still some good to come out of an overall poor year.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 3

Rangers fans see Zibanejad repeat, expect Lafreniere next step: poll

If the New York Rangers are going to make any noise this coming season, they’ll need Mika Zibanejad to at least replicate his consistently solid play from a year ago and for Alexis Lafreniere to finally take that long-awaited next step up in production.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 26

Rangers fans have mixed expectations for Alexis Lafreniere in 2026-27: poll

Set to enter his seventh NHL season, Alexis Lafreniere remains a fairly polarizing player for the New York Rangers. Viewed by some as a disappointment because he’s never lived up to the hype of being the No.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Rangers Need to Prioritize Gabe Perreault’s Development

While the New York Rangers had a frustrating 2025-26 season and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, the strong play of rookie winger Gabe Perreault was a bright spot.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 17

Why Alexis Lafreniere is Biggest X-Factor for NY Rangers This Season

Coming off a disappointing season, the New York Rangers are a team that should be better during the 2026-27 campaign. However, they do have a number of

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Rangers Need Consistency From Alexis Lafreniere This Season

During Alexis Lafreniere’s six seasons with the New York Rangers, he has had some great hot streaks, but he has also had a lot of cold stretches. Last season, he struggled early on but played well on a new line in the second half to end the season on a high note.

New York Rangers News / The Sick Podcast / June 11

Should The Habs Bring Lafreniere Back Home?

Over the last week or so, there has been a lot of chatter on whether or not the Montreal Canadiens should consider bringing New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere back to his home province.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / NHL Trade Talk / May 17

NHL Weekend Rumors: Michkov Questions, Lafreniere Talks, Coaching Chaos

In this weekend’s NHL Trade Talk rumors report, the Philadelphia Flyers are facing questions about Matvei Michkov’s future, the New York Rangers could revisit talks surrounding Alexis Lafreniere, and coaching speculation is heating up across the league, particularly in Edmonton, Toronto, and Vancouver.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Alexis Lafreniere

The New York Rangers selected Alexis Lafreniere first overall in the 2020 NHL Draft, and the winger has had an inconsistent six seasons with New York. At times, he has struggled, but he also has had some great stretches of play, and he was a bright spot in the second half of this season.

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New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / January 25

Is Alexis Lafreniere a building block for the Rangers?

With the Rangers facing another retool, is Lafreniere a part of the long term plan or could he be among the players moved?

Team USA's Olympic hockey decisions continue to look worse

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear

Inside the Penguins’ Malkin dilemma

Mitch Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration

Rookie Beckett Sennecke (hat trick), Ducks trip Flames in OT

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Suggested Trade Has Canadiens Acquiring Alexis Lafreniere From the Rangers

The New York Rangers have struggled to find their footing this season, and while some fans hoped they could turn it around, the team has made it clear they are ready to retool and shift their focus to the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

2026 NHL Draft Lottery Odds: Which teams have the best chance to select first overall?

It’s that time of year again. The 2026 NHL Draft will take place this June, with the lottery expected sometime in the spring.

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

New York Rangers 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.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / October 5

Rangers could complement J.T. Miller, Mika Zibanejad with different forward profile

This experiment could work for different reasons.

NHL insider shares promising news on Conor Sheary's future with Rangers

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 21, 2025

NHL players with the most to prove for 2025-26 season

Some players have already solidified themselves as superstars, and others are still finding their way.

44 players invited to USA's men’s Olympic hockey orientation camp

Five most improved NHL teams heading into the 2025-26 season

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2025

Rangers have big problems even after firing Peter Laviolette

The New York Rangers fired head coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday following a bitterly disappointing 2024-25 season.

Ducks dismiss HC Greg Cronin

Oilers defenseman gets pay raise after successful first season in Edmonton

Sharks sign promising prospect

Penguins should keep Evgeni Malkin beyond next season

Connor Bedard sends warning to the entire NHL about the Blackhawks

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / October 26, 2024

Rangers' Alexis Lafreniere on 7-year deal: 'I love playing here'

New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere was all smiles as he sat in front of his locker on Saturday morning, one day after signing a seven-year contract extension.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / October 25, 2024

Reported megadeal for young Rangers star will end up being a bargain

The New York Rangers have reportedly agreed to terms with Alexis Lafreniere, one of their top young players, on Friday and it could end up being an incredible win-win deal for both the team and player.

Rangers reassign key enforcer to AHL

Watch: Devils captain continues hot streak, scores yet another goal

NHL insider heaps rare praise on Capitals star: 'He's a unicorn'

Could Blues' offer-sheet gambles change NHL landscape?

Utah waives winger with standout center expected to return