Rangers’ Lafreniere Can Earn Long-Term Extension
Alexis Lafreniere’s impressive play was one of the bright spots for the New York Rangers during both the 2023-24 regular season and postseason. The 22-year-old winger is entering the second…
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Reilly Smith Fills the Rangers’ Need on the Right Wing
The New York Rangers acquired veteran right winger Reilly Smith from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2025 conditional fifth-round pick. The 33-year-old fills…
Filip Chytil Could be Rangers’ X-Factor for 2024-25 Season
The New York Rangers began the season with high expectations for Filip Chytil and he earned a spot as the team’s second-line center. However, a concussion kept him out of…
Rangers Get Good Value in Kaapo Kakko Contract
The New York Rangers signed winger Kaapo Kakko to a one-year, $2.4 million contract in their first move since losing to the Florida Panthers in six games in the Eastern…
Rangers Must Trust Defensemen Schneider & Jones Next Season
The New York Rangers season came to a disappointing end with their 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final. They did not generate…
Rangers Letting Shesterkin Down Against Panthers
The New York Rangers lost Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final and now trail the Florida Panthers 3-2 in the series. Based on the play of Igor Shesterkin, they…
Rangers Need More Defensive Scoring to Beat the Panthers
The New York Rangers are playing in the Eastern Conference Final after winning the Presidents’ Trophy this season. They have gotten excellent goaltending from Igor Shesterkin and have been outstanding…
Rangers’ Stars Panarin & Fox Need to Deliver in Game 6
The New York Rangers won their first seven games this postseason thanks to timely scoring, excellent play on special teams, and Igor Shesterkin’s elite play in goal. However, they have…
Rangers’ Centers Leading the Way This Postseason
The New York Rangers faced adversity this season when their second-line center Filip Chytil suffered an upper-body injury against the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov. 2 which ended his regular season.…
Rangers Need Shesterkin & Special Teams to Continue Carrying Team
The New York Rangers completed a sweep of the Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs and it was their first sweep since 2006-07 against the Atlanta Thrashers.…