It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We eagerly await the start of training camp in September. However, there’s plenty to talk about when it comes roster moves.
Some players have already solidified themselves as superstars, and others are still finding their way.
The New York Rangers missed the playoffs this season, and while they have been making some much-needed changes to their roster over the last little while, they will soon need to figure out what they plan to do with the extra cap space.
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
The New York Rangers‘ offseason has officially begun, and it started with a major move. The longest tenured player on the team, Chris Kreider, was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in a deal that saw the Rangers gain $6.5 million in much-needed cap space to make other moves this offseason to improve the team for next season.
Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Would a change of scenery do these players some good?
Alexis Lafreniere has struggled to reach his potential in New York, and now, several candidates have emerged as landing spots for the former No. 1 overall pick.
David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period: The New York Islanders next GM will have a say in Patrick Roy‘s future, but he is under contract for four more years.
The New York Rangers have shifted their focus to the offseason after an atrocious 2024-25 campaign. After missing the playoffs, the team decided to move on from Peter Laviolette and replace him with Mike Sullivan as their new head coach.
Potential Acquisition: Alexis Lafrenière Reports indicate that the Canadiens are exploring the possibility of acquiring Alexis Lafrenière from the New York Rangers.
The Montreal Canadiens surprised many people this past season, earning a spot in the postseason. Despite having a very young team, Montreal was able to put together a strong run, taking another step forward.
The New York Rangers are likely going to try and put their 2024-25 season behind them after a disastrous campaign and shift their focus onto the offseason and try to improve their roster so that they can make a playoff run next season.
Rangers GM Chris Drury was recently extended to a new contract in New York and it's expected he'll make several moves this offseason, some more shocking than others.
It appears that a divisional rival of the Rangers, the Penguins, have an interest in Alexis Lafreniere, and they could be working for a trade to acquire him.
The New York Rangers fired head coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday following a bitterly disappointing 2024-25 season.
The New York Rangers are in the midst of a very disappointing season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy and making a run to the Eastern Conference Final last season.
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.
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.
The New York Rangers and the first overall selection of the 2020 NHL Draft, Alexis Lafreniere, have agreed to a long-term contract extension. Once the winger’s $2.325 million average annual value (AAV) bridge deal expires following this season, he’ll be making $7.45 million AAV through 2031-32—he agreed to a seven-year deal per Elliotte Friedman.
The New York Rangers are working to secure a long-term contract extension with young winger Alexis Lafreniere.
It really feels like, despite his steady improvement, Lafreniere isn’t close to his ceiling yet.
Is a long-term extension on the table for Lafreniere?
Late on Thursday evening, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported that the New York Rangers are hard at work on a long-term extension for forward Alexis Lafreniere.
A former No. 1 overall pick is set to become eligible for an extension, but it doesn't sound like either side is in a rush to get something done.
Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere inadvertently knocked the puck past his own netminder, Igor Shesterkin.
The San Jose Sharks have landed the top NCAA free agent, signing Quinnipiac forward Collin Graf to an entry-level contract. The 21-year-old right-shot just finished his third season playing NCAA hockey with his final two coming with the Bobcats.
The New York Rangers were over the moon when they won the draft lottery back in 2020 and earned the privilege of selecting first overall in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.
It can’t be overstated how important Lafreniere finally figuring out his NHL game is to the future success of the Rangers.
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