The first two games of the Peter Laviolette era on Broadway have given us something we have not seen in quite some time. The New York Rangers have won the 5-on-5 play in their first two preseason games despite their 1-1-0 record. For years, the Rangers have been abysmal analytically at even strength. Since 2020,
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In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, Rangers star forwards Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have returned to the ice after both suffering injuries. Meanwhile, Rangers forward Filip Chytil remains sidelined with his upper-body injury. Let’s discuss all of this and more in today’s (Sep. 28) Rangers News & Rumors column.
The 2023-24 NHL regular season is just one month away, much to the excitement of all hockey fans. However, there are still several notable free agents still without contracts even with the season being so near. Interestingly, many of these free agents are former Rangers. As a result, let’s take a look at each player
We are about to hit September, and Phil Kessel is still without a home for the 2023-24 season. However, if he gets his wish, things will change shortly. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Kessel still wants to play this upcoming season and is open to ending his Ironman streak if needed. The latter could entice
It has become a time of the utmost uncertainty for the New York Rangers. Significant offseason changes have dramatically shifted the Blueshirts into a precarious position before the 2023-24 NHL campaign. The arrival of new head coach Peter Laviolette, the departure of superstar deadline acquisitions, and the bolstering of division rival rosters collectively contribute to
Every player comes into a season with the expectation that they are at the start of a career year, but few realize that hope. Last season, many of the teams in the ultra-competitive Metropolitan Division succeeded or failed based on the ability of players like Jack Hughes, Alexis Lafreniere, and Martin Necas to have a
Igor Shesterkin is easily among the greatest active goaltenders, if not the greatest. The Russian superstar netminder has posted a .924 save percentage (SV%) in his four NHL seasons thus far. In 2022, he won the Vezina Trophy and finished third in MVP voting as he propelled the New York Rangers to the Eastern Conference
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes signed defenseman Caleb Jones to a one-year contract. Does this signing make a trade more likely when it comes to one of the team’s other defensemen? Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins are reportedly keeping their goaltending tandem for this season, but come next summer, all bets are off.
The New York Rangers were not expected to be major players during free agency and mostly signed players to one-year contracts because of their cap situation. The new additions are anticipated to play a supporting role in 2023-24 to round out a solid roster. Here’s a look at some predictions for the opening-night lineup. Head
The New York Rangers show similarities to the 1990s Detroit Red Wings. Both teams had and have deep prospect pools with a tough lineup to crack. So far during the 2020s, the Rangers have made the playoffs twice, with one of those instances being the “COVID” or “bubble playoffs”, where extra teams were allowed to
The New York Rangers entered free agency with limited cap space to work with. Taking that into consideration, the club was unlikely to make any significant additions, but instead brought in some depth players who are in the mix for playing time. Here’s a look at four notable additions who are in a position to
For a few years, the New York Rangers have struggled to find a reliable third defense pair. Last season, young blueliner Braden Schneider played well for them on the right side and Niko Mikkola, whom the team acquired at the trade deadline, gave them stability and solid defensive play. However, he left in free agency
After not having a pick until late in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft, the New York Rangers have the 23rd overall pick this year. Though they have made a few disappointing early first-round choices, including Lias Andersson (seventh overall in 2017) and Vitali Kravtsov (ninth overall in 2018), they have had success
Will the New York Rangers move on from Barclay Goodrow? Daily Faceoff: Frank Seravalli when asked about New York Rangers forward Barclay Goodrow, who has five more years on his deal at $3.6 million. Seravalli notes the Rangers are seeing what the market is like for Goodrow as they look to create some salary cap
The New York Rangers made a splash today, naming Peter Laviolette their new head coach. Although general manager (GM) Chris Drury has now secured his coach, the team remains uncertain as fans wait to see what moves are made to stay under the salary cap while fielding a team that can compete for a Stanley
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, despite rumors they might wait to see what happens in Toronto and Pittsburgh, reports the New York Rangers might be leaning towards one particular coach that just split for his former team. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers have said they’d be open to offers for goaltender Carter Hart. Might the Calgary
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators are reportedly exploring the trade market for Alex DeBrincat. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs are going to need to take different approaches at the NHL Entry Draft as one GM can be at the team’s draft table, while the other cannot. Is Patrick Roy
With Gerard Gallant’s tenure ending after just two seasons behind the New York Rangers bench, general manager Chris Drury has started interviewing candidates for the head coaching vacancy. Per Arthur Staple of The Athletic, Peter Laviolette and Mike Babcock were interviewed first (from “What we’re hearing about the Rangers’ coaching search as interviews have begun,’
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