Category Archives: NYRangers

Rangers Announce New Assistants on Sullivan’s Staff

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Derek

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

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Derek

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

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Derek

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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Boyle rips into Zibanejad on Up In The Blue Seats

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Derek

Both Larry Brooks and Brian Boyle trashed the Rangers for how bad a season they had. The least exciting group they’ve had in recent memory. Boyle ripped into Mika Zibanejad. Continue reading →

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Pressure is on Drury following contract extension

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Derek

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 reveal a lot on breakup day

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Derek

Breakup day was today for the Rangers. There’s a lot to digest. Following a disappointing season that saw them fail to qualify for the postseason for the first time in four years, the players revealed a lot to reporters in … Continue reading →

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The Panarin Problem that Won’t Go Away

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Derek

Artemi Panarin is the best player on the New York Rangers. Since signing a seven-year contract worth $81.5 million on July 1, 2019, he’s been the best free agent the Rangers have ever had in franchise history. A great skater … Continue reading →

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Rangers Fire Laviolette and Housley following Dismal Season

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Derek

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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Likely Final Game as A Ranger Leaves Mark for Kreider

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Derek

When the Rangers took on the Lightning on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, a familiar face was back on the same line with his closest friend. For nearly a decade, Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad have been inseparable. Ever … Continue reading →

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Finally, the Rangers’ season is over

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Derek

This team was very hard to write about. As difficult as they were to watch, I found it much more challenging to put my thoughts together. The 2024-25 New York Rangers will go down as one of the biggest failures … Continue reading →

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