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Lafreniere Gets Well Deserved Contract Extension

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Derek

On Friday, the Rangers rewarded former top pick Alexis Lafreniere with a well-deserved contract extension for seven years, keeping him on Broadway for the future. Continue reading →

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The Case Of Shesterkin

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Derek

Entering a contract year, Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin is determined to redefine the goalie market with a record setting new contract. He turned down the Rangers’ offer on Tuesday. How does he compare to other goalies? Will he earn his desired salary? Continue reading →

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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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Reilly Smith gets the first crack on Rangers’ top line

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Derek

When they traded for Reilly Smith, it was with the hope that the proven veteran could help improve the Rangers. He’ll get the first look on the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. They’ll look for improvement at even strength this season. 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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Rangers re-sign Schneider to bridge deal

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Derek

On Saturday, the Rangers re-signed Braden Schneider to a bridge deal. The cap hit is $2.2 million per year. A former first round pick in 2020, the 22-year-old defenseman completed his third season with the Rangers. He played in every … 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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Trouba deserves more respect from misguided fans due to tough situation

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Derek

When Jacob Trouba was traded to the New York Rangers, he signed a seven-year contract worth $56 million in the summer of 2019. That included a full no-movement clause over the first five years. The cap hit was eight million … Continue reading →

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