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The Rangers are getting some goaltending reinforcements, as they have signed goalie James Reimer to a 1 year, league minimum contract ($850,000). Reimer will replace Spencer Martin as the backup goalie for the Rangers, while Martin will likely be returned to the AHL to backup Callum Tung.

Matthew Robertson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Rangers Recall Matthew Robertson

After sending down Justin Dowling, the Rangers didn’t waste much time filling the vacated roster spot. The team announced (Twitter link) late Friday that defenseman Matthew Robertson has been recalled from AHL Hartford. With the recall, the team is now back to the maximum of 23 players on the active roster.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Rangers Recall Cole Beaudoin, Reassign Matthew Robertson

The New York Rangers have recalled one of their best forward prospects for his NHL debut. According to a team announcement, the Rangers recalled center Cole Beaudoin from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Rangers Place Matthew Robertson On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the New York Rangers have placed defenseman Matthew Robertson on waivers. Vince Z. Mercogliano hinted that

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 / September 15

Why Matthew Robertson Should Be Third-Pair Defenseman for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers will be starting off the 2026-27 season soon, and the hope will be that this is an improved team. Following a year to forget for the franchise, the Rangers are hoping to turn the page this year.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Every NHL team’s top prospect heading into 2026-27

The 2026-27 NHL season is finally upon us. Over the past few days, we saw nearly every team participate in rookie tournaments across the league. Those events don’t tell us a whole lot, but it’s a fun little appetizer for what’s to come.

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New York Rangers News / BBC Sport / August 2

Robertson breaks Games record to win cycling gold

England cyclist Matthew Robertson broke the Commonwealth Games record for a second time to earn gold in the men's C1-C3 3,000m individual pursuit.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 16

Why Rangers’ Matthew Robertson faces big challenge to keep lineup spot

For young New York Rangers defenseman Matthew Robertson, the road to being an NHL regular went right back to being bumpy again this summer. Robertson isn’t all that young by NHL standards — at 25, he’s entering only his second full season in the League.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 15

2025-2026 Matthew Robertson report card

What a pleasant surprise Matthew Robertson became this year. An afterthought likely to get the Libor Hajek treatment, Robertson took everyone by surprise by playing in 72 games for the Rangers in a primarily 3LD role.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Matthew Robertson

Many of the New York Rangers’ top players had down seasons or missed extended time with injuries, and they finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / April 12

Why Rangers may need to rely on Drew Fortescue, Matthew Robertson in 2026-27

New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan is encouraged by what he sees out of rookie defenseman Drew Fortescue, despite it being a small sample size from the 20-year-old who’s played only seven NHL games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11

Stars blank Rangers; sew up first-round playoff home ice edge

Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal with 7:11 left in regulation for the Dallas Stars, who earned a 2-0 victory in over the New York Rangers Saturday.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Rangers Should Be Encouraged by Play of Rookie Defensemen Robertson & Fortescue

Though the New York Rangers have struggled for most of this season, they have played better recently, and their young players have stepped up late in the season.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / April 8

Matthew Robertson is the Rangers 2026 Masterton Trophy nominee

Matthew Robertson is the Rangers 2026 Masterton Trophy nominee, a nice end to his surprising season. Robertson had been an afterthought by many, including myself, heading into the season opener.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Rangers’ Matthew Robertson stuns Bruins with fearless OT winner

The New York Rangers finally gave Madison Square Garden something to breathe again on Monday night, and it came from an unlikely hero. Rookie defenseman Matthew Robertson scored with 1:08 remaining in overtime to lift the Rangers to a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over the Boston Bruins, snapping a four-game home losing streak in the process.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 27

Matthew Robertson Wins It In OT 4-3 Against Bruins

The New York Rangers found their spark on Monday night when they hosted the Boston Bruins after losing three straight during a four-game road trip. In a back-and-forth battle that went into overtime, Matthew Robertson delivered the final blow in the extra frame to secure the 4-3 win for the Rangers.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / January 26

Matthew Robertson scores in OT to lift Rangers past Bruins

Rookie Matthew Robertson scored with 67 seconds left in overtime as the New York Rangers snapped a four-game home losing streak by rallying for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / January 16

Rangers’ Matthew Robertson Has Been a Pleasant Surprise

Many things have gone wrong for the New York Rangers this season as key players have missed significant time with injuries and some veterans are in the midst of disappointing campaigns.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19, 2025

Will Rangers keep rookie Matthew Robertson in lineup after strong start?

In this early stretch of the 2025-26 NHL season, one of the better storylines on the New York Rangers has been the emergence of rookie defenseman Matthew Robertson, who scored his first NHL goal last night in the team’s much-needed comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 22, 2025