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Rangers Recap: Miller Turnover Opens Floodgates in 7-1 Loss to Devils
New York Rangers Game Recaps — 5 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Back at it for this season's first installment of the Hudson River Rivalry, the New York Rangers paid a visit to the New Jersey Devils. Coming off a big win at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the new and improved Rangers looked for vengeance after going 1-2 against the Devils last season.
Rangers’ Goalie Shortage Lands Veteran James Reimer in Hartford
The New York Rangers have begun to address their newfound goaltending shortage as the Hartford Wolf Pack have announced the signing of veteran James Reimer to a professional tryout. UPDATE: The Hartford Wolf Pack has signed goaltender James Reimer to a professional tryout agreement (PTO). Additionally, the Wolf Pack has loaned defenseman Anthony Kehrer to the Worcester Railers (ECHL).
Rangers Assign Cole Beaudoin to Hartford, Recall Justin Dowling
New York Rangers News — 2 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) After Cole Beaudoin got just 3:29 of time on ice Tuesday, the Rangers are sending him back to Hartford for more seasoning. The New York Rangers are going to be without their fourth-line center in Joe Veleno for an extended amount of time. Cole Beaudoin, 20, has slotted into that role in his absence, but after four games, he is being sent back to the Hartford Wolf Pack for more development in the AHL.
Rangers Recap: Lafrenière Stays Hot, Scores Twice as Rangers Top Lightning, 4-1
In their second meeting of the season in less than a two-week span, the New York Rangers hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning. Riding a four-game win streak at home, the Rangers would be up for quite the challenge against a Lightning team that hadn't lost since dropping its opening-night outing against the Rangers. It was business as usual for both sides, as Dylan Garand would get his second straight start, going up against veteran Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Rangers Recap: Kartye, Cuylle Pace Rangers Past Canucks, 6-2
In their first game following the devastating end to Igor Shesterkin's season, the New York Rangers played host to the Vancouver Canucks. While it wasn't a big test opponent-wise, it was an important one in terms of overcoming adversity. With all eyes on rookie goaltender Dylan Garand, the Rangers looked to bounce back from their loss in Washington Friday night. Aside from the change in goaltending, the majority of the Rangers lineup remained the same.
Igor Shesterkin Out for Season, Dylan Garand Takes Over in Net for Now
New York Rangers News — 3 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The New York Rangers have provided an update on the status of star goaltender Igor Shesterkin, and unfortunately, the worst has been confirmed. Shesterkin's season is officially over as the injury he suffered in Friday night's game against the Washington Capitals appears to be as bad as it looked.
Rangers Recap: Lafrenière's Hat Trick Lifts Rangers Past Islanders, 5-2
New York Rangers Game Recaps — 6 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The New York Rangers played host to the New York Islanders for the first meeting of the 2026-27 season between the Empire State rivals. The Rangers came into this one riding a three-game win streak and looked to keep it going against the Islanders, who were riding high following a 6-0 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Prospect Pipeline Scouting Report: Where to Watch Rangers Prospects This Season
New York Rangers Prospect Pipeline Scouting Report — 12 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The New York Rangers currently have 21 unsigned prospects in their system. Seven of them are playing in the NCAA, another seven in one of the three Canadian junior leagues, one in the USHL, and the rest in various European leagues.
Rangers Place Matthew Robertson on Waivers
Just four games into the season, the New York Rangers have placed another defenseman on waivers. As mentioned last week, carrying eight defensemen was never going to be a long-term solution, and after losing Joe Veleno to an injury Sunday night against the Utah Mammoth, the Rangers have decided to place Matthew Robertson on waivers.
Rangers Recap: Rangers Top Mammoth 4-2 for Third Straight Win
Back at it for the fourth game of the 2026-27 season, the New York Rangers were back on home ice to host the Utah Mammoth. This meant that it would be new Rangers defenseman Sean Durzi's first game against his former team and Vincent Trocheck's first against his. #NYR players making their way to the red line to say Whatsup to Trocheck.
Rangers Recap: Garand's First NHL Shutout Lifts Rangers Past Red Wings, 2-0
New York Rangers Game Recaps — 5 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) In part two of the first back-to-back of the season, the New York Rangers paid a visit to the Detroit Red Wings for an Original Six showdown on Friday night. Riding high off their exciting home-opener win the night before, the Rangers looked to keep the good times rolling. It would be the same lineup for the Blueshirts, with Dylan Garand getting his first start of the season.
Joe's Reaction of the Week (Chris's Version): Rangers Can't Carry 8 Defensemen Forever
Over the weekend, the New York Rangers made their final cuts and officially named their opening-night roster. With Alberts Smits making the team and the Rangers opting to waive Taylor Raddysh, Dylan Garand, and Vincent Iorio over Scott Morrow and Matthew Robertson, the final roster features 13 forwards, two goaltenders, and eight defensemen.
Rangers Recap: Shesterkin Scores In Rangers 5-1 Home Opener Victory
After a disappointing opening night in Boston, the New York Rangers were right back at it at Madison Square Garden for their home opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Looking to flip the script from their Game 1 performance, the Rangers were able to find the back of the net early and put together a much-needed first win of the season. As reported earlier, Dylan Garand rejoined the team as Joonas Korpisalo was placed on IR Thursday afternoon.
Rangers Recall Garand, Place Korpisalo On IR
Not even one full week into the 2026-27 season, the New York Rangers already have an injury to factor into their roster decisions. Joonas Korpisalo has been placed on injured reserve, and in a corresponding move, Dylan Garand rejoins the NHL roster. Korpisalo is considered week-to-week with what is being labeled a lower-body injury. The #NYR have placed G Joonas Korpisalo on injured reserve and recalled G Dylan Garand from AHL Hartford.
New York Rangers Draft Radar September Scouting Report
The 2027 NHL draft may be nine months out, but it's never too early to start looking into future talent. For anyone who is new here, welcome to the Draft Radar Scouting Report, a monthly series that breaks down three members of the upcoming draft class, where they stand in the current rankings, and the likelihood of them landing on the New York Rangers' radar.
Recap: Bruins Strike 3 Times Late to Sink Rangers, 3-0
New York Rangers Game Recaps — 4 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) After another much-longer-than-desired offseason, New York Rangers hockey is finally back. The Blueshirts shipped up to Boston for Game 1 of 84 as they paid the Boston Bruins a visit with aspirations of spoiling their home opener.
Blueshirt Banter 2026-27 NHL Standings Preview Roundtable
The 2026-27 National Hockey League season is upon us. Last year, to the chagrin of some, the Carolina Hurricanes pushed on a near-open door and won their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. Do they have what it takes to repeat? Or will we be crowning a new champion come spring? To get the season underway, the Blueshirt Banter crew takes a look at each division and gives its predictions for where each team will finish.
Garand, Raddysh Clear Waivers, Will Report to Hartford
As initially reported yesterday, the New York Rangers have made most of their final roster cuts by placing Dylan Garand and Taylor Raddysh on waivers. While there was valid concern for Garand being claimed, the Rangers lucked out as both players have officially cleared and will report to the AHL with the Hartford Wolf Pack. Dylan Garand and Taylor Raddysh have been assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Rangers Make Final Roster Cuts Waiving Raddysh, Garand
The New York Rangers have made their final roster decisions, as they are planning to place forward Taylor Raddysh and goaltender Dylan Garand on waivers. #NYR are putting Dylan Garand and Taylor Raddysh on waivers today, per league source. Team thinks Garand still has some developing to do and needs to be getting No. 1 goalie reps as a 24yr old. They're accepting the risk of losing him for nothing.
Recap: Rangers Conclude Preseason With 6-1 Drubbing of Islanders
New York Rangers Game Recaps — 4 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) It was final dress rehearsal night for the New York Rangers as they took a trip to Long Island, taking on the New York Islanders for the preseason finale. While the Islanders were without many of their regulars, the Rangers iced what is expected to be their opening night roster.
Rangers Trim Roster to 25, Send 6 Prospects to Hartford
The New York Rangers are down to a 25-man roster ahead of the final game of preseason. Nathan Aspinall, Cole Beaudoin, Liam Greentree, Carey Terrance, Jackson Dorrington, and Drew Fortescue have all been assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack. Additionally, Anton Blidh, Glenn Gawdin, Marc Del Gaizo, and William Trudeau have been placed on waivers . Nathan Aspinall, Cole Beaudoin, Jackson Dorrington, Drew Fortescue, Liam Greentree, and Carey Terrance have been assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Rangers Trim Roster Again, Assign Five Players to Hartford
The New York Rangers continue to make roster decisions as they have assigned Jacob Battaglia, Brody Lamb, Dylan Roobroeck, and Callum Tung to the Hartford Wolf Pack. Additionally, Spencer Martin has cleared waivers and will also report to Hartford. Jacob Battaglia, Brody Lamb, Spencer Martin, Dylan Roobroeck, and Callum Tung have been assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack. — NY Rangers PR (@NYR_PR) September 24, 2026 As mentioned yesterday, it's not a surprise that Martin has cleared waivers.
Rangers Waive Martin, Sykora to Miss 4-5 Months with Injury
The New York Rangers have made more roster decisions this afternoon, as they have placed goaltender Spencer Martin on waivers with intention of assigning him to the Hartford Wolf Pack. Martin appeared in 22 games with the Pack last season and started six games with the Rangers while Igor Shesterkin was out with injury. He played the third period of Tuesday night's exhibition game against the New York Islanders and allowed two goals on eight shots faced.
Recap: Rangers Give Up Four Unanswered, Lose 4-3 to Islanders
New York Rangers Game Recaps — 5 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Game two of preseason as the New York Rangers played hosts to the New York Islanders. Coming off their 3-2 loss to the Devils with a mainly junior varsity squad, the Rangers were right back at it with a lineup that could be very similar to their opening night roster.
Rangers Waive Four Players Including Vaakanainen, Parssinen
The New York Rangers have begun to make cuts with an eye towards their opening night roster, placing four players on waivers with intention to assign them to the Hartford Wolf Pack: Dennis Cholowski, Justin Dowling, Jusso Parssinen, and Urho Vaakanainen. Lot of names on waivers today as we approach final roster deadline on Monday. pic.twitter.com/8UDQoS18Bp — James Mirtle (@mirtle) September 22, 2026 Neither Justin Dowling or Dennis Cholowski come as much of a surprise.
Recap: Garand Shines, Blidh and Fortescue Score in 3-2 Loss to Devils
New York Rangers Game Recaps — 5 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) As training camp rolls on and opening night is just eight days away, the New York Rangers officially kicked off their preseason schedule with game one of four against the New Jersey Devils.
2026 Rangers Season Previews: Chris Drury
Entering his sixth year at the helm of the New York Rangers, Chris Drury embarks on what is arguably the most pivotal season of his career. After two painfully miserable seasons where the team imploded and missed the playoffs, the retool announced in The Letter 2.0 is in full swing. And, failure to take a step in the right direction could result in a change of heart from the organization that so far has all but promised him total job security.
2026 Rangers Season Previews: The Coaching Staff
This article is part of an ongoing series of Rangers Season Previews, taking a close look at what we can, and should, expect from each member of the 2025-26 New York Rangers. To read other articles in this series, go here. Last season, the New York Rangers entered the 2025-26 campaign with a completely new regime behind the bench. Well, not completely new.
Joe's Reaction of the Week (Chris's Version): Five New York Rangers Preseason Considerations
Joe is on sabbatical from Joe's Reaction of the Week until November. Until then, other Blueshirt Banter's writers will be filling in for him. Today, it's Chris Feldman. When the New York Rangers announced their training camp roster, JayD the GM posed a handful of questions in the comment section of our news piece. He’s certainly not alone in pondering the answers to his list of questions about how preseason will play out and what this opening night roster could look like.
"We're Going to Compete": Notes From Sullivan and Drury's Preseason Media Availability
New York Rangers News — 5 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) With training camp officially underway, head coach Mike Sullivan and president and general manager Chris Drury had their first media availability of the 2026-27 season. You can watch the full interview below. Some housekeeping first and foremost: All Rangers players have reported to camp and are healthy with the exception of Cole Beaudoin and Aiden Thompson. Beaudoin is day-to-day, while Thompson is week-to-week.
Rangers Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
With rookie camp having come and gone, we are officially one step closer to New York Rangers hockey. With puck drop for the first game of the preseason set for Monday, Sept. 21, the Rangers have officially announced their 2026-27 training camp roster.
Game Notes: Rangers vs. Flyers Rookie Camp Game 2
The New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers were back at it in Allentown, Penn. for Game 2 of their yearly rookie camp series. There were a couple of serious changes to the lineup for the Rangers. Cole Beaudoin, Alberts Smits, and Bryce McConnell-Barker were all out, with Dayne Beuker, Zakary Karpa, and Zeb Lindgren suiting up in their place. No Cole Beaudoin or Alberts Šmits today for #NYR. Beaudoin is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. Šmits is fine.
Game Notes: Rangers vs. Flyers Rookie Camp Game 1
The New York Rangers rookies took the ice in Allentown, Penn. last night for the first of two exhibition games against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Rangers would fall short 3-2, but there was still plenty to take away from our first taste of the new and improved prospect pool. For starters, here's how the Rangers lined up. Here’s the #NYR lineup from PPL Center for tonight’s rookie game. Puck drop in about an hour. pic.twitter.com/2L3n0Fwu4R — Vince Z.
Depth Chart Deep Dive: What the Eeli Tolvanen Signing Means for the Bottom Six and the AHL
New York Rangers Analysis — 4 min read (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) In case you missed it, the New York Rangers signed forward Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year deal that carries an AAV of $1.5 million. The former Seattle Kraken winger is coming off a 36-point campaign and is consistently good for 25-35 points per season.
Rangers Announce 2026 Rookie Camp Roster
With opening night less than a month away, the New York Rangers are about to hit the ice, and it starts with Rookie Camp. The Rangers rookies will take on the Philadelphia Flyers in a pair of exhibition scrimmages this weekend, Sept. 12 (7:00 p.m.) and Sept. 13 (5:00 p.m.). Both games will take place in Allentown, Penn., and will likely be available for streaming at PhiladelphiaFlyers.com.
2026 Season Preview: Winnipeg Jets
2026 Team Previews 2026 Season Preview: Winnipeg Jets It was a disastrous year in Winnipeg and things only got worse this summer. Is it time for them to hit the rebuild button? (Image credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect) The Winnipeg Jets are less than two years removed from a President's Trophy-winning season. The playoff curse commonly associated with that accolade is one thing, but what has happened in Winnipeg since then is a completely different kind of unfortunate.
2026 Team Previews
2026 Team Previews With the 2026-27 season approaching, Blueshirt Banter is taking a look at the rest of the NHL. Our Team Previews series works through all 31 non-Rangers teams, covering how last season ended, what changed this offseason, the biggest question facing each roster, and where the franchise goes from here. We'll also flag each team's Rangers ties and offer a prediction for how their season plays out. New previews roll out through the summer as we make our way around the league.
2026 Season Preview: Washington Capitals
2026 Team Previews 2026 Season Preview: Washington Capitals The Great 8 decided to give it one more ride. Can the Capitals get back into playoffs and take Ovechkin on one last Cup run? (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The Washington Capitals are coming up on a decade since their first and only Stanley Cup championship.
2026 Season Preview: Vegas Golden Knights
2026 Team Previews 2026 Season Preview: Vegas Golden Knights Runners up for the 2026 Stanley Cup, is the Vegas machine starting to run out of steam? (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) In their eight year history, the Vegas Golden Knights have only missed the playoffs once. They’ve been to the Stanley Cup Final three times, won it all once, and have proven time and time again that winning is their only objective.
2026 Season Preview: Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks have only made the playoffs twice in the last decade and are currently riding a two year playoff drought. This season wasn’t their worst in the last 10 years, but it was without question a close second. After a successful draft and naming a new head coach—with a big connection between those two things—could this season be the start of a promising new era?
2026 Season Preview: Utah Mammoth
2026 Team Previews 2026 Season Preview: Utah Mammoth The Mammoth took a big step last season, but are they capable of building on that to become a contender in the Central Division? (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The Utah Mammoth were one of those teams that weren’t expected to make the playoffs, but were a common pick for a team that could surprise some people and squeeze into the postseason. Sure enough, that’s exactly what they did.
2026 Rangers Season Previews: Oliver Bjorkstrand
This article is part of an ongoing series of New York Rangers Season Previews, taking a close look at what we can, and should, expect from each member of the 2026-27 New York Rangers. To read other articles in this series, go here. The New York Rangers are a team that, historically, has always looked to draw the big name fish in free agency.
Rangers Reportedly Closing in on Contract with UFA Forward Eeli Tolvanen
The New York Rangers play hockey this month! Isn't that fun? And with just under three weeks until the start of preseason, the Rangers are reportedly closing in on another offseason addition. As reported by PuckPedia and reiterated by The Athletic beat writers Vince Mercogliano and Peter Bough, the Rangers do appear to be signing UFA forward Eeli Tolvanen. The contract is reportedly a one-year deal with an AAV of $1.5 million.
2026 Season Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a nightmare of a season in that everything that could have gone wrong just about did. They dealt with significant injuries—namely to Auston Matthews—they struggled to keep the puck out of their net, their defense was a disaster, and their roster construction essentially imploded as they could not get goals from anyone. But after a busy offseason, the question is, did they do enough to right the ship?
2026 Season Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning were just one goal short of punching their ticket to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2022. But you know what they say: close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. The Lightning may have won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021, and made it back to the Cup Final in 2022, but their results in the years that followed have not been anywhere close to the team they once were.
2026 Rangers Season Previews: Sean Durzi
This article is part of an ongoing series of New York Rangers Season Previews, taking a close look at what we can, and should, expect from each member of the 2026-27 New York Rangers. To read other articles in this series, go here. When it came to brainstorming potential trade concepts and assessing what the New York Rangers largest needs were, a player like Sean Durzi was not the type that immediately came to mind.
2026 Season Preview: St. Louis Blues
2026 Team Previews 2026 Season Preview: St. Louis Blues The Blues had an eventful offseason, but is it enough for them to get back into the wild card conversation? (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The St. Louis Blues were in the postseason as recently as the 2024-25 season, but they haven’t won a playoff round since 2022.
2026 Season Preview: Seattle Kraken
2026 Team Previews 2026 Season Preview: Seattle Kraken The Kraken have made the playoffs once in their first five seasons as a team. Will they finally take a step in the right direction this season? (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) To suggest the Seattle Kraken have struggled to find their identity as an NHL franchise has been a bit of an understatement.
Rangers Agree to Terms With RFA Defenseman Vincent Iorio
The New York Rangers have signed restricted free agent defenseman Vincent Iorio to a one-year, two-way contract. Locked in for another year ð¤ We've agreed to terms with Vincent Iorio on a one-year contract â https://t.co/3t08HqLRZL pic.twitter.com/Xz3FfoXdgo â New York Rangers (@NYRangers) August 21, 2026 His deal is identical to the one Scott Morrow signed as his cap hit at the NHL level will come in at $850,000 while his AHL earnings will be $125,000.
2026 Season Preview: San Jose Sharks
2026 Team Previews 2026 Season Preview: San Jose Sharks The Sharks were probably the most fun team in the league that didn’t make the postseason last year. Can they finally get into the playoff picture this year? (Image credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) This post is for subscribers on the Premium Access Tier and Full Access tiers only Subscribe now Already have an account? Sign in
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