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On Wednesday night, I recorded Episode 33 of Blue Seats After Dark as a free preview for all. I talked the Rangers final roster and their potential, the Dylan Garand mess (before the Joonas Korpisalo injury), and Braden Schneider’s situation with the Rangers.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 25

Does Braden Schneider have a future with the Rangers?

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Rob and Producer JL talk big preseason topics on everyone’s mind. Does Braden Schneider have a future with the Rangers?

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / September 1

NY Rangers' Braden Schneider Understandably Falling on Trade Board

With the calendar turning to September, hockey season will be starting for the New York Rangers, and it will be a busy month. Coming off a bad campaign last year, the Rangers are a team that will be hoping to be much improved for this coming season.

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 30

2026-27 Season is Make-or-Break for NY Rangers' Braden Schneider

The New York Rangers will be getting set for the upcoming season, and with expectations to be better, they will need some players to step up. Coming off a year to forget, the Rangers will be hoping to be much-improved following a busy summer.

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 / New York Rangers On SI / August 29

Why Braden Schneider Could Have a Bounce-Back Season for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers will be starting training camp soon, and with a lot of new faces from a busy summer, it will be important to see how all of the pieces of the puzzle fit together. Coming off a terrible season, the Rangers were a team that was focused on improving this summer.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 17

Rangers' one-year Braden Schneider extension raises questions

Schneider and the New York Rangers signed a new one-year agreement with a $5.5 million cap hit.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 11

Why Rangers defenseman likely ‘feeling pretty good’ about uncertain future

Braden Schneider may — or may not — be a member of the New York Rangers defense corps past the 2026-27 season. But either way, he’s well-positioned to cash in with his next longer-term contract.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 7

Analyzing NY Rangers’ Decision To Keep Braden Schneider Not Will Borgen

One of the positional groups the New York Rangers revamped the most this offseason was their defenseman. It was a major weakness at the NHL level during the 2025-26 season.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 4

NY Rangers' Defenseman Correctly Still Seen as a Top Trade Target

The New York Rangers have been one of the busiest teams in the league this summer, but not every player that they were expected to move has been dealt yet. Coming into the offseason, the Rangers had a desire to improve and hopefully get this team headed in the right direction.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / August 2

3 Teams NY Rangers Could Trade Braden Schneider To

Entering the dog days of the NHL offseason, the New York Rangers look to be mostly done reshaping their roster. Reports have circulated that team president and general manager Chris Drury would like to add another piece up front, someone who can slide into their top six, specifically on the right wing.

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.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 26

NY Rangers' Braden Schneider Won't Live Up to Contract Value

The New York Rangers have had a very successful offseason overall after a bad campaign. However, while they have been busy, not everything has been addressed for the team. Following a last-place finish in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers were expected to be a very busy team this summer.

New York Rangers 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.

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / July 14

Grading Braden Schneider's New Contract With NY Rangers

With another recent significant move for the New York Rangers, what has been a busy offseason continues. There has been no shortage of moves so far this offseason for the Rangers, and this roster has been completely flipped upside down.

New York Rangers 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 / 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 / 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.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 5

Report: Rangers’ Braden Schneider files for arbitration

With the deadline for eligible restricted free agents to file for arbitration looming on Sunday, another notable player has joined Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson in reportedly filing to go to arbitration with his team.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Braden Schneider

The New York Rangers had a disappointing season as many of their key players missed extended time with injuries or had down seasons. After spending the majority of his career as a third-pair defenseman, Braden Schneider had an opportunity to play a bigger role but did not cement a spot as a top-four blueliner.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 23

NHL Rumors: Predators Waiting to Talk to More Candidates, but No Rebuild, and Braden Schneider Knows he Could be Traded

Frank Seravalli: Bill Scott, Brett Peterson and Scott White have all had in-person interviews with the Nashville Predators. Tom Fitzgerald is expected to interview this week.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26

Sharks Have Shown Interest In Braden Schneider

The Sharks’ forward progress this season means they’ve fully exited the teardown portion of their rebuild. They’re expected to ship out a couple of names from their bevy of pending UFA veteran defenders, but that won’t preclude them from adding pieces too.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Rangers: 3 Potential Trade Destinations for Braden Schneider

The New York Rangers will be a clear team to watch once the NHL roster freeze is lifted. The Rangers are one of the NHL’s top sellers, as they have already traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings and Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders.

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / December 5

Multiple teams need reinforcements amid major injuries in NHL

Major injuries have been piling up across the NHL this season. Some have been more impactful than others. How should general managers respond?

Capitals turn to food writer to serve as emergency backup goalie vs. Ducks

Senators' Shane Pinto has no timeline for return after suffering injury

Golden Knights' Akira Schmid stops 24 shots as Vegas shuts out Devils

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New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Rangers' Braden Schneider generating trade interest

Like most other Rangers, Braden Schneider hasn’t had the start to the 2025-26 season he was hoping for. The right-shot defenseman is averaging career-high ice time but has made a negligible impact offensively and has seen his possession metrics remain underwater.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 17, 2025

Five more NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline

We took a look at five likely trade candidates between now and the upcoming trade deadline on Wednesday. Let's take a look at five additional candidates.

Five NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline

NHL's 2025-26 opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for the league

Numerous games stand out among NHL's newly released 2025-26 schedule

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / May 8, 2025

Braden Schneider Can Be an Option on Rangers’ Top Defense Pair Next Season

Many of the New York Rangers’ stars had disappointing seasons, but a few important players took a step forward, including right-handed defenseman Braden Schneider.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / January 8, 2025

Rangers rejected a trade from Canucks for the second time

Report: Rangers have rejected a trade from Canucks for the second time

It appears that the New York Rangers are not interested in doing business with the Vancouver Canucks, as they have just rejected a trade offer for the second time.

Rangers activate star netminder from IR

Five possible landing spots for Canucks superstar Elias Pettersson

Vancouver's Thatcher Demko breaks silence on drama surrounding team

Blue Jackets place key forward on IR

Insider doesn't think this Canadiens player can be traded for first-round pick

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / December 2, 2024