Rangers blow winnable game against Kraken as late rally falls short
A long and emotional week for the Rangers ended with a loss in a winnable game. Losing a two-goal lead at a time when the team needs to rebuild might be the most disappointing situation that could befall the Blueshirts at this point, but a 7-5 loss is certainly one. The Kraken took to the […]
Urho Vaakanainen thrilled to join Rangers after Jacob Trouba trade
The Rangers endured a chaotic Friday that included former captain Jacob Trouba being sent to the Ducks and goaltender Igor Shesterkin being given a historic extension. Somehow, in the midst of both trades, they played a game that night, defeating the Penguins 4-2 at Madison Square Garden, and added a new addition to the post-Trouba […]
Chris Drury put Rangers in a much better place after chaotic day
After all, literally, the Rangers are in a much better position than they were when the sun came up on Friday. The Blueshirts are swimming in cap space after trading Jacob Trouba to Anaheim, ending a difficult chapter in the lame duck captain's career. They locked up franchise goaltender Igor Shesterkin on an eight-year extension […]
Rangers block out noise from wild day with strong win over Penguins
The outside noise surrounding the Rangers had been jackhammering the locker room walls for weeks. But on perhaps the most tumultuous day of the season, the Blueshirts were able to focus on the game at hand. In this case, that would be a 4-2 win over the Penguins on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. […]
Jacob Trouba ‘not overly thrilled’ how Rangers trade with Ducks went down
Hours after the Rangers traded Jacob Trouba to Anaheim for the second time in his 12-year NHL career, the former Blueshirts captain spoke via Zoom from his New York City apartment. He attended a press conference to join the Ducks. The 30-year-old defenseman lost his soul in the aftermath of an unfortunate end to nearly […]
Rangers’ Chris Kreider is holding back his Jacob Trouba thoughts — for now
The Rangers still had a game left on Friday night, but word came Friday morning that captain Jacob Trouba would be removed from the game against the Penguins for “roster management” purposes. Anyone in a locker room knows that such a declaration usually means that the player was last in that locker room. Chris Kreider, […]
Rangers sit Jacob Trouba in likely end to New York tenure
Jacob Trouba will be removed from the Rangers' matchup against the Penguins on Friday night for “roster management,” the Post reported. The decision is seen as a precursor to a trade for the Rangers captain. The idea that Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury hasn't spoken to Trouba is completely false, The Post's Larry […]
Alexis Lafreniere hoping to find breakout Rangers form with old line
For Alexis Lafreniere, the start of the 2024-25 season was an extension of last year. He scored a career-high 57 points in at least one of six of the first seven games. He signed a seven-year contract, ensuring he remains a key part of Rangers' core for the future. There was plenty of continuity for […]
Three more Rangers join Adam Fox, Mika Zibanejad at 4 Nations
Adam Fox and Mika Zibanejad already knew they would represent the Rangers in the Four-Nation Tournament in February, but on Wednesday Chris Kreider, Vincent Trocheck and Kaapo Kakko It was revealed that he will also be participating in the tournament. . Kreider and Trocheck were selected to be members of Team USA, while Kakko, propelled […]
Adam Fox’s extended scoring drought doesn’t concern Rangers
Adam Fox's lack of points has nothing to do with Peter Laviolette. The Rangers defenseman hasn't scored yet this year, but he has 20 assists. “Honestly, if our team is finding wins and finding ways to be successful, we definitely don't even talk about it because he's part of the team in that regard.” Laviolette […]