Category Archives: Battle News

Rangers Make History At MSG in Centennial Season

History was made at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. For the New York Rangers, it wasn’t the kind of history they wanted to make in their centennial season. In an alarming trend that continues to plague them, the Rangers … Continue reading

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New Season Commences With Tripleheader on ESPN

A new season is finally upon us. Hockey fans have been counting down the days to the start of 2025-26. With it comes the possibility of the Panthers dynasty ending. They’ll be without captain Aleksander Barkov for the entire season … Continue reading

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Rangers Name J.T. Miller the 29th Captain in Franchise History

A day before training camp opens, the New York Rangers named J.T. Miller the 29th captain in franchise history. Rangers team president and general manager Chris Drury made the official announcement on Tuesday morning before the centennial season begins. “We’re … Continue reading

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Rangers Remember Franchise Great Eddie Giacomin

On Monday, Sept. 15, the New York Rangers lost franchise great and Hall of Famer Eddie Giacomin. One of the most popular players in franchise history, Eddie will always be remembered by both players and fans for what he did as a Ranger. Continue reading

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Rangers Announce New Assistants on Sullivan’s Staff

A month after making it official by hiring Mike Sullivan as their new head coach, the Rangers announced the new assistants on his staff on Thursday, Jun. 5. Rangers team president and general manager Chris Drury made the announcement by … Continue reading

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Rangers Name Sullivan 38th Coach in Franchise History

A day after ESPN’s Emily Kaplan broke the story, the Rangers made it official by naming Mike Sullivan the new head coach. He becomes the 38th coach in franchise history. A former assistant who served under John Tortorella, Sullivan returns … Continue reading

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Micheletti Announces Retirement From Broadcast Booth

Exactly two weeks after Sam Rosen broadcasted his final game for the New York Rangers on MSG Networks, partner Joe Micheletti announced his retirement from the broadcast booth. After 19 seasons teaming up with Rosen to do Rangers games, Micheletti … Continue reading

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Pressure is on Drury following contract extension

Can the NHL go a couple of days without the Rangers making headlines? At this rate, I wouldn’t bet on it. Two days after breakup day following a disappointing season without making the playoffs, they’re in the news again. Earlier … Continue reading

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Rangers Fire Laviolette and Housley following Dismal Season

Following one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history, the New York Rangers fired coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday. Assistant coach Phil Housley also was dismissed. Considering how miserable the year was, it was expected. Following a terrific 2023-24 … Continue reading

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Gabriel Perreault Signs his ELC with Rangers

Earlier this afternoon, the Rangers signed Gabriel Perreault to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC). The former first round pick was selected 23rd overall in the 2023 Draft. In two years with Boston College, Perreault totaled 35 goals and 73 assists … Continue reading

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