Expectations for Rangers’ Jacob Trouba in 2024-25
The New York Rangers made no major changes this offseason, especially on defense. Erik Gustafsson left in free agency, signing with the Detroit Red Wings, clearing the path for Zac…
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Rangers’ Cuylle Deserves Consistent Role Despite Changes to Bottom-6
The New York Rangers got steady, reliable play from rookie winger Will Cuylle last season and he did a nice job on the team’s third line with Filip Chytil and…
Rangers Need Another Big Season From Vincent Trocheck
In 2023-24, the New York Rangers got great play from their star players, including Vincent Trocheck. In his second season with the team, he broke out on a line with…
Comparing Former Rangers Jesper Fast & Ryan Callahan
Carolina Hurricanes winger Jesper Fast suffered a neck injury in a matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets last season on April 16 and missed the entire postseason. Now the team…
Rangers Counting on Jonathan Quick in Backup Role This Season
After Jonathan Quick had an excellent 2023-24 season with the New York Rangers, the team will again rely on the veteran backup goaltender this season. It is important that they…
Rangers’ Laviolette Has Tough Decision to Make on Bottom Six
The New York Rangers’ bottom-six forwards group took a big hit when Filip Chytil missed all but 10 regular season games with a suspected concussion last season. Now that the…
Rangers’ Zac Jones Can Be Team’s X-Factor in 2024-25
The New York Rangers have not made any big changes this offseason but they will likely be making a change on defense with Zac Jones replacing Erik Gustafsson, who signed…
Revisiting Rangers’ Panarin Signing 5 Seasons Later
Five years ago, the New York Rangers made a franchise-altering move as they signed winger Artemi Panarin to a seven-year, $81.5 million contract in free agency. After an excellent 2018-19…
Rangers’ Brennan Othmann Can Contribute in 2024-25
During the 2023-24 season, the New York Rangers opted to keep Brennan Othmann, one of their top prospects, in the American Hockey League (AHL) rather than playing him on the…
Rangers’ Ryan Lindgren Will Be a Key to Team’s Success in 2024-25
This offseason the New York Rangers have not made any big moves on defense, as they re-signed veteran blueliner Chad Ruhwedel and let Erik Gustafsson go in free agency. They…