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Former Rangers Defenseman Passes Away

Former New York Rangers defenseman Tomáš Klouček has passed away at the age of 45, according to multiple reports from Czech media. Klouček was reportedly involved in a skiing accident in his home country of Czechia on Sunday, as he skied into a power pole and died from his injuries on the spot.

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Hartford Wolf Pack Weekly: Brendan Brisson improves after rough start

The Hartford Wolf Pack ended a six-game road losing streak (0-5-1-0) on Saturday in Milwaukee with a 4-2 win. But the New York Rangers AHL affiliate lost two other games last week, 2-1 to Grand Rapids on Wednesday, followed by a 4-0 shutout defeat at the hands of Rockford on Friday.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / 2 hours ago

Rangers ‘change the scenery’ to get most out of 2 key young forwards

Three games is a small sample size when judging a lineup decision made by an NHL coach. But the early returns on Peter Laviolette’s call to swap young forwards Alexis Lafreniere and Will Cuylle in the top-six forward group is already paying dividends for the New York Rangers.

J.T. Miller News / Athlon Sports / 4 hours ago

J.T. Miller Voices Blunt Admission About Canucks Departure

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has spent the 2024-25 season retooling on the fly. A miserable December stretch that plummeted the Rangers

New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / 6 hours ago

Former New York Ranger Tragically Passes Away in a Skiing Accident at the Young Age of 45

Former New York Ranger Tomas Kloucek has tragically passed away in a devastating skiing accident, which has sent the entire hockey world in mourning. We are dismayed at the news of Tomas Kloucek's death at the age of 45.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / 7 hours ago

Rangers week ahead includes 3 home games, desperately trying to hold onto playoff berth

The New York Rangers enter the new week holding the second wild card in the Eastern Conference with a 33-29-6 record and 72 points after splitting four games last week, including a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / 7 hours ago

New York Rangers Daily: Igor Shesterkin goes back to back; Canucks livid about hit that injured Filip Chytil

There was a time not long ago that this was no big deal. But these days it’s a major storyline that Igor Shesterkin started on consecutive days for the New York Rangers.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / 9 hours ago

3 Rangers takeaways from another loss when seeking 3rd straight win

There was reason for the New York Rangers to feel good about how they played Sunday, but even more to be frustrated about in a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / 10 hours ago

Winners, losers from Rangers disappointing 3-1 loss to Oilers

With a chance to earn their third consecutive win for the first time since mid-November, the New York Rangers instead lost a close battle to the Edmonton Oilers, 3-1 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Q&A With New York Rangers Broadcasting Legend Sam Rosen

Where has the 2024-25 season gone? Suddenly for the New York Rangers, there are just 15 regular-season games left for them. That potentially means we have that much time left to hear the great Sam Rosen call games for the MSG Network.

Vincent Trocheck News / Field Level Media / March 15

Vincent Trocheck scores twice as Rangers blank Blue Jackets

Vincent Trocheck scored two third period goals and the visiting New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday night in a battle of Eastern Conference wild-card contenders.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14

Rangers seek revenge on slumping Blue Jackets

The New York Rangers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday night in a matchup of teams fighting for an Eastern Conference wild-card spot. The teams are tied with 70 points, but the Blue Jackets, who occupied the second wild-card spot entering Friday, have one game in hand on the Rangers.

New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / March 14

Rangers Claim Officials Are Scrutinizing Enforcer

Life in the NHL for New York Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe is tough. In just his second year in the NHL, he’s earned a reputation for being one of the strongest and roughest players in the league.

New York Rangers News / House of Hockey / March 14

Insider reveals the shocking package the New York Rangers offered to get a young star

The New York Rangers were looking to land a young star at the trade deadline, and now the package they offered for Buffalo Sabres star winger JJ Peterka has officially been revealed.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 13

Rangers snap skid with overtime win over Wild

Braden Schneider scored at the 1:51 mark of overtime to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday in Saint Paul, Minn.

Arthur Kaliyev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Rangers' Arthur Kaliyev out indefinitely with upper-body injury

The 2019 second-rounder will lose most of the campaign due to injury.

Rangers agree to extension with all-time great goaltender

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New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

New York Rangers Extend Veteran Goalie

The New York Rangers are keeping one of their veteran goalies for at least another year. News emerged on Wednesday that the Blueshirts have extended goalie Jonathan Quick for another season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12

Big Trade Would Push Rangers to 'Front of Line' on Senators Star

Arthur Staple’s recent comment about the New York Rangers’ potential interest in Brady Tkachuk is having the opposite effect of what he intended. In his article, Staple cautioned against excessive speculation, calling a Tkachuk trade a long shot.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Rangers agree to extension with all-time great goaltender

The veteran backup will return for his 19th NHL season in 2025-26.

Old Coyotes ownership group files a multimillion-dollar lawsuit

Canadiens defenseman David Savard questioning his future in the NHL

Red Wings' top defensive prospect could join team soon

Penguins, Red Wings make trade involving young defenseman

Avs reportedly traded Mikko Rantanen after his big contract concession

New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

NHL Rumours: New York Rangers Post Deadline Fallout

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’ve past the trade deadline, but general managers are still dealing with the aftermath of what happened. Teams are now having to deal with the what they do next after the deadline.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

New York Rangers’ 2025 Trade Deadline Grades

The New York Rangers have been busy changing the roster’s makeup in recent months – which continued in the leading days until the 2025 Trade Deadline. For the most part, the Blueshirts acted as sellers.

Chris Kreider News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8

Rangers activate veteran left winger off IR

The former first-round pick had been dealing with an upper-body injury suffered in the first game back after the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

Four questions about Hurricanes' stunning trade of superstar Mikko Rantanen

Revisiting the New York Rangers' in-season trades

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / March 7

Revisiting the New York Rangers' in-season trades

The NHL trade deadline can be a crazy time in the hockey world, and the Rangers proved that with a number of major trades.

Rangers sign former first-round pick to two-year extension

Rangers Acquire Carson Soucy from Canucks in Deadline Deal

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Urho Vaakanainen News / Daily Faceoff / March 7

Rangers sign Urho Vaakanainen to two-year contract extension

The New York Rangers announced Friday that defenseman Urho Vaakanainen has been signed to a two-year contract extension. The Rangers’ blueliner signed for $3.1 million, with an annual average value (AAV) of $1.55 million.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 7

Four questions about Hurricanes' stunning trade of superstar Mikko Rantanen

After just 13 games with the Carolina Hurricanes, superstar winger Mikko Rantanen is being traded to the Dallas Stars, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan on Friday.

League-leading Jets acquire Luke Schenn from Penguins, Brandon Tanev from Kraken

Rangers sign Urho Vaakanainen to two-year contract extension

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