New York Rangers

RETRO RANGERS: The Trade

On November 7th 1975, the Rangers swapped Jean Ratelle, Brad Park and minor league defenseman Joe Zanussi to the Boston Bruins for Phil Esposito and Carol Vadnais in a blockbuster deal that shocked the hockey world.

Special Teams, Kucherov-Point Lead Lightning Assault of Rangers

by Kenneth Cross | Dec 29, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. - Lightning center Brayden Point scored on a shorthanded goal and he laid down two assists as he and forward Nikita Kucherov assisted each other and the Tampa Bay Lightning vanquished the New York Rangers, 6-2, at Amalie Arena. Lightning special teams was...

Retro Rangers: One Man’s Fantasy is Another’s Reality

by George Grimm | Sep 25, 2024

Raise your hand if you ever fantasized about practicing with the Rangers and having a couple of beers with them later on. Well, our fantasies became Gene “Scoop” Koerner’s reality as he did that and much more when he became the Blueshirts practice goalie in the 1970s.

The off-the-charts skills Gabe Perreault brings to Rangers in crunch time

The Rangers brought Gabe Perreault to New York believing the 19-year-old winger can not only help the team as they push for a playoff spot, but also garner valuable experience. [...]

Gabe Perreault’s arrival to Rangers is full-circle Chris Kreider moment

This was a circle of life moment at the rink with Kreider paying it forward to Perreault after having Boyle do the same for him. [...]

What the Rangers should do about their perilous draft-pick dilemma

The Rangers owe a first-round draft pick this year or next, but their reality makes the choice clear. [...]

Rangers sign top prospect Gabe Perreault after Boston College’s NCAA ouster

Hailed for his offensive talents, he quickly became the Rangers’ top prospect after the organization drafted him No. 23 overall in 2023. [...]

Rangers still in thick of playoff race even as play doesn’t seem worthy of it

The Blueshirts woke up Sunday morning in the last playoff spot before the Canadiens snatched it back with a win over the Panthers later in the day. [...]

Rangers throttle Sharks to gain sole possession of final wild card spot

Artemi Panarin and Adam Fox each scored two goals, Jonathan Quick had 21 saves, and the Rangers beat the Sharks 6-1 on Saturday night. [...]

Rangers are set up to face a brutal draft choice conundrum

There is an interesting scenario regarding the Rangers and their overall position in the standings. [...]

Urho Vaakanainen returns to Rangers’ lineup to face ex-team

Urho Vaakanainen, who had been a healthy scratch the previous three games, was reinstalled in the lineup for Friday night’s 5-4 OT loss to the Ducks. [...]