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Rangers Preview: Cup or Bust

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Derek

When the puck drops on a new season against the Penguins later tonight, the Rangers will be under the weight of heavy expectations. After coming close in two of the past three years, it’s Cup or bust for a core … Continue reading →

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Rangers Defense Gets Exposed Without Lindgren In Preseason Finale

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Derek

In what amounted to the final tuneup before the regular season, the New York Rangers were outclassed by the New York Islanders in an ugly 5-2 preseason loss in Elmont, New York. Facing a full Islanders lineup, the Rangers were … Continue reading →

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Mancini Makes A Case To Stay

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Derek

With preseason concluding this weekend, both Victor Mancini and Connor Mackey have made strong cases to stay with the New York Rangers. Along with Adam Edstrom, two of those three players are likely to be part of the roster when things start up next week at Pittsburgh. Continue reading →

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Laviolette Experiments with Power Play

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Derek

The New York Rangers get ready for the remainder of the preseason this week. Coach Peter Laviolette has decided to explore some new power play options that would provide better balance. Continue reading →

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Edstrom Remains in Rangers’ Camp

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Derek

Before training camp opened, Rangers prospect Victor Mancini wasn’t expected to challenge for a roster spot. After two strong showings in preseason, the defenseman has opened some eyes with his play. Brennan Othmann is still looking to make the roster. Adam Edstrom continues to look good in camp. Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Jones Opens Eyes In Preseason Win Over Islanders

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Derek

On Tuesday night, the Rangers played their second game of the preseason. After falling behind 3-0 due to a dismal second period, they came back to defeat the Islanders 6-4 at Madison Square Garden. In his first appearance, Zac Jones … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Lindgren agree on one year for $4.5 million

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Derek

Three days before salary arbitration, the Rangers and Ryan Lindgren reached an agreement that’ll keep him in New York City for at least another year. The 26-year-old defenseman re-signed for one year, $4.5 million. In doing so, the onus will … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Devils have closed the gap on Rangers

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Derek

In what’s been a scorching hot summer, business has slowed down. That’s what usually happens in late July. The off-season begins with a flurry of fireworks but then cools off dramatically. If you’re hoping for the weather to change, that’s … Continue reading →

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Trouba situation with Rangers remains delicate

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Derek

Fireworks are on deck for the 4th of July. On a beautiful summer day in the Big Apple, barbecues and celebrations are being planned for Independence Day.  Hopefully, the thunderstorms won’t get in the way of tomorrow night’s festivities. While … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ silence on free agent madness is deafening

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Derek

Where to begin? On a chaotic day full of free agent signings that totaled over $1 billion, the Rangers’ silence was deafening. Unless you actually believe adding depth pieces, Sam Carrick and Reilly Smith are earth-shattering moves for a team … Continue reading →

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