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Will Cuylle Center Experiment Already Ending for NY Rangers

Since Joe Veleno went down with an injury on Oct. 4 in the New York Rangers’ fourth game of the 2026-27 season, the team has been searching for answers down the middle.

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The NY Rangers Most Underappreciated Offensive Weapon

The future success of the New York Rangers largely depends on the success of the offensive development among their prospect pool. For the NHL, by no means is that a new concept.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / November 4

Addressing a need: New York Rangers young center trade targets

The New York Rangers continue to attempt to retool on the fly, seeing gains among young talent and rejuvenated veteran play along the way. Still, New York has some difficult challenges ahead, as Will Cuylle at center is a band-aid on a big need at center.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / November 4

On Will Cuylle’s new position, role, and changed on-ice responsibilities

On this week’s episode of Blue Seats After Dark, let’s talk Will Cuylle’s new position, as he moved to center for the first time in his professional career last night.

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

Will Cuylle Responds Positively to New Role With NY Rangers

Coming into the season, the New York Rangers had major issues down the middle at the center position. Things only got worse when Joe Veleno, who was signed as a free agent to anchor the fourth line, went down with an injury.

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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 / Forever Blueshirts / November 3

Rangers shift Cuylle to center: ‘Never seen my number in middle before’

The old cliche is that desperate times call for desperate measures. And though the New York Rangers are going through a difficult stretch right now, moving winger Will Cuylle to center is viewed by some as a desperate move by coach Mike Sullivan.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / November 2

New York Rangers move Will Cuylle to center

The New York Rangers are shaking up their lines again, this time moving Will Cuylle to center and dropping Noah Laba to the fourth line as they continue to look for consistency.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Rangers’ Will Cuylle Facing a Pivotal Season

The New York Rangers have made a few big moves this offseason, including trading away center Vincent Trocheck and adding wingers Pavel Dorofeyev, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Eeli Tolvanen.

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

NY Rangers Young Forward Projected for Career High Points

The New York Rangers desperately need some of the younger players on their roster to break through and start producing at the NHL level. Development has not been a strong suit for the franchise in recent years.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 17

Rangers' Will Cuylle must prove his worth in contract year

New York Rangers fans are probably paying close attention to the situation of one player in particular heading into the 2026-27 season.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Will Cuylle

The New York Rangers have had a difficult last two seasons after winning the Presidents’ Trophy in 2023-24. Though the team struggled and missed the playoffs in 2025-26, a few of their young players have shown promise, including winger Will Cuylle, who was strong defensively and chipped in offensively last season.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5

Gabe Perreault, Will Cuylle combine for unique Rangers history

The New York Rangers have already been eliminated from contention for a spot in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that’s not stopping the team from playing some great hockey of late.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / April 5

Eliminated Rangers rout Caps for 2nd straight win over playoff contender

Will Cuylle scored twice in a span of 2:40 during a five-goal second period on the way to his first career hat trick and the host New York Rangers prevented the Washington Capitals from gaining ground in a crowded Eastern Conference playoff race with an 8-1 rout on Sunday night.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 4

Rangers Relying on Young Forwards Perreault & Cuylle

The New York Rangers have moved on from some of their best forwards as they traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings a few weeks ago and traded Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks last offseason.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / November 13

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan proven right on rookie demotion

The New York Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning, 7-3, on Wednesday. During the game, Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan made an interesting move.

Game-opening barrage propels Rangers to rout of Lightning

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Which players heading into 2025-26 will have outsized influences on the fates of their teams with their performances? Here’s an educated guess.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 22, 2025

Could this forward answer multiple questions for the Rangers?

Could this young forward answer multiple questions for the Rangers?

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2025

Rangers Sign Will Cuylle to two-year contract

According to multiple reports, including one from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the New York Rangers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with restricted free agent forward Will Cuylle.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 24, 2025

Should the Edmonton Oilers look to submit an offer sheet to Will Cuylle?

The prime target for offer sheets this offseason is likely to be Matthew Knies. And quite frankly, if the Edmonton Oilers had all of their draft capital, they should be in on that as well.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 24, 2025

3 best destinations for Rangers’ Will Cuylle in 2025 offseason

The New York Rangers failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. The team is now under the watch of veteran head coach Mike Sullivan, who came over from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / March 4, 2025

Rangers Winger Key to Playoffs

New York Rangers forward Will Cuylle is a smart, young hockey player, but he isn't known for literally using his head. But his most recent goal scored against the New York Islanders was a heads-up play by the 23-year-old winger.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / February 8, 2025

Will Cuylle delivers as Rangers rally past Jackets

Will Cuylle scored two third-period goals to lift the visiting New York Rangers past the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday. Cuylle picked off a clearing attempt from Columbus defenseman Ivan Provorov and scored the game-winning goal with 1:39 left.

New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / December 4, 2024

Rangers’ Cuylle Shining Bright on Broadway

The New York Rangers’ offense has been a mystery this season. They came out like gangbusters, scoring 31 goals in their first six games. Since then, however, they have been up and down, with some of their supposed offensive guns like Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad, and even Vincent Trocheck going silent.

New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / July 19, 2024

Rangers’ bruising 2nd-year forward developing into core bottom-six grinder

The New York Rangers’ star stud top-six forwards grabbed plenty of attention for carrying the team to victories throughout last season. However, the Rangers didn’t just win the President’s Trophy thanks to their talent on their first two lines.

New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / March 6, 2024

New York Rangers’ Cuylle Excelling on Broadway

Going into training camp, many New York Rangers fans wanted to see Brennan Othmann make the team. Othmann, 21, is a player who has had a lot of success in juniors, with Team Canada, and at every level he has competed at.