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The New York Rangers locked up a key piece of their lineup for the next seven seasons, signing forward Alexis Lafreniere to a lengthy extension worth $52.15 million (AAV of $7.45 million). But could he have secured more money had he decided to hit the open market in the summer? According to his teammate Vincent […]

The former first-overall pick of the New York Rangers in the 2020 NHL Draft is staying put and has cashed in considerably. The Rangers announced on Friday that forward Alexis Lafreniere was re-signed to a seven-year contract, which will begin prior to the 2025-26 NHL season. The contract is worth $52.15 million, meaning he’ll earn […]

The New York Rangers and former first-overall pick Alexis Lafreniere have agreed to a seven-year extension. The two sides signed the deal on Friday that will pay the 23-year-old $7.45 million per year. Multiple reports surfaced in the afternoon that this deal was getting close before the pen hit the paper. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman posted, “We […]

Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference face off as the Florida Panthers visit the New York Rangers. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Panthers-Rangers prediction and pick. The Panthers come into the game sitting at 4-3-1 on the year. They are coming off a loss though. Last […]

The New York Rangers won the President’s Trophy last season as the best regular-season team. New York then came within two wins of the Stanley Cup Final in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As a result, the Rangers are looking to make the playoffs once again in 2025. And they are certainly making good on that […]

The New York Rangers continue their road trip through Canada as they face the Montreal Canadiens. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Rangers-Canadiens prediction and pick. The Rangers come into the game sitting at 4-0-1 on the year. The only loss of the year was in the second game of […]

Not counting the 2024 Global Series Czechia, it’s been exactly 13 days since the 2024-25 National Hockey League campaign kicked off in Seattle on October 8. And although it’s still extremely early, the chaos brewing in ClutchPoints’ weekly NHL Power Rankings is palpable. Some teams are absolutely shattering preseason expectations — like the Calgary Flames […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action on Saturday night for an Original Six clash against the historic rival New York Rangers, but one veteran member of the host Leafs will once again be wearing street clothes while the rest of his teammates take the ice. Former Montreal Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty, whom the […]

The New York Rangers are on a roll to begin the 2024-25 NHL season, having won four of their first five games while picking up points in every game at the same time. And ahead of Saturday night’s Original Six clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs, they’ve made a lineup change that sees some serious […]

The New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs square off in the premier matchup on Saturday night. The Original 6 rivals can be seen on Hockey Night in Canada up north and on the NHL Network in the United States, making this the biggest game of the evening slate. It’s always special when two Original […]

The New York Rangers signed Kaapo Kakko to a one-year contract this summer. This contract did not hinder any of the trade rumors surrounding Kakko through the offseason. However, it did show that New York, to some extent, remains confident that the former second-overall pick benefits the team on the ice more than trading him […]

The New York Rangers are off to a strong start in the 2024-25 NHL season, posting a 3-0-1 record through four games, bolstered by standout performances from stars like Artemi Panarin, Adam Fox and Chris Kreider. However, an intriguing storyline surrounds the future of goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who reportedly turned down an $88 million contract […]

The New York Rangers will face the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday at Little Caesars Arena. It is the second of a home-and-home series as we share our NHL odds series and make a Rangers-Red Wings prediction and pick. The Rangers defeated the Red Wings 4-1 on Monday at Madison Square Garden. Initially, it was […]

The New York Rangers have dropped the puck on the 2024-25 season like the rest of the NHL. And so far, New York has looked rather impressive. The Rangers won 6-0 over the Penguins to open the year. And while they stumbled against the Utah Hockey Club, the Rangers bounced back with a dominating win […]

What an incredible feeling it is to be back watching NHL hockey on a daily basis. And what a thrilling first seven days of the 2024-25 season it’s been — not counting the Global Series Czechia — with multiple noteworthy feats being seen across the league. Arranging the second edition of the NHL Power Rankings […]

The New York Rangers are coming off a loss to the Utah Hockey Club. After the loss, the team put an emphasis on limiting the goals they allow. They were successful in that mission on Monday, as Igor Shesterkin allowed one goal in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Shesterkin’s performance left many […]

The Detroit Red Wings will battle the New York Rangers on Monday evening in Manhattan. It will be an Original-6 showdown at Madison Square Garden as we share our NHL odds series and make a Red Wings-Rangers prediction and pick. The Red Wings defeated the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. It […]

The New York Rangers won their first game of the 2024-25 NHL season. However, their second game certainly did not go to plan. The Rangers lost to the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night in overtime. It’s a game they could have won any other night. But, as Chris Kreider pointed out, there is one […]

The Utah Hockey Club continues their first road trip of the year as they visit the New York Rangers. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Utah Hockey Club-Rangers prediction and pick. The Utah Hockey Club enters the game sitting at 2-0 on the year. They opened up at home winning […]

Although most of the headlines in New York as of late have surrounded Igor Shesterkin’s next contract, the New York Rangers could be looking to lock up another key piece of their core this season. The Blueshirts and former No. 1 overall pick Alexis Lafreniere have had discussions about an eight-year contract that could pay […]

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin shutout the Penguins on Wednesday night to open the 2024-25 season. Shesterkin became the first New York goalie to record a season-opening shutout since Gump Worsley in 1956. This performance comes after reports that Shesterkin rejected a major contract offer from the Rangers before the season began. However, the […]

The National Hockey League is back! The New York Rangers began their 2024-25 season on Wednesday night with a clash against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, it was not Crosby who stole the show on Wednesday. That distinction belongs to Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who could not be beaten in this first game. […]

It’s hard to argue that Igor Shesterkin isn’t the best current goaltender in the National Hockey League — and the New York Rangers know that. So much so that they reportedly offered the Russian $88 million over eight years on a new contract extension, which would have made him the highest-paid netminder in league history. […]

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie Rutger McGroarty will be thrown right into the fire when he makes his National Hockey League debut against the reigning President’s Trophy-winning New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday night. The 20-year-old forward made the opening day roster after being acquired from the Winnipeg Jets in a one-for-one trade at […]

After winning the President’s Trophy as the NHL’s top team in 2023-24 — and failing to turn it into a Stanley Cup championship — the New York Rangers are not getting any younger as they continue to chase an elusive ring. Despite boasting a superstar core, the Blueshirts have been unable to get over the […]

Hockey fans, we finally made it to NHL opening day. It’s been exactly 107 days since one of the most thrilling Stanley Cup Finals in recent memory concluded, with the Florida Panthers avoiding the epic collapse in Game 7 and defeating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 to capture their first ever championship. It was elation for […]

The New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins begin their season with a Metropolitan Division rivalry matchup on TNT. Despite the Penguins falling behind on talent compared to the rest of the conference, Sidney Crosby will always bring the hype on opening night. There is also hype around the Rangers this season as they try to […]

The New York Rangers have a monumental task ahead as star goaltender Igor Shesterkin enters the final season of his contract, positioning himself for what could become the largest deal for a goalie in NHL history. However, if recent reports from former Rangers goaltender and current NHL analyst Kevin Weekes are accurate, the team is […]

The New York Rangers have dealt with a massive injury this pre-season. Forward Artemi Panarin left two different exhibition games with a lower-body injury and missed some practice. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, according to Vince Mercogliano of the USA Today. “It’s preseason,” Panarin told Rangers’ reporters. “I had a little […]

The Florida Panthers look to defend their title as Eastern Conference Champions.  It is time to continue our NHL odds series with an Eastern Conference Finals Winner prediction and pick. Last year, it was the Florida Panthers who won the Eastern Conference. They would defeat the in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round, […]

The New York Rangers already endured an injury scare earlier this exhibition season when star forward Artemi Panarin left a game against the New York Islanders, though fortunately, it wasn’t serious. However, Panarin has once again exited an exhibition contest, and the latest update from the Rangers suggests this time, the situation may be more […]

The New York Rangers are the defending President’s Trophy winners after putting up the league’s best regular season record. They lost to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final, falling short of the Stanley Cup again. Heading into 2024-25, the Rangers have a star-studded lineup and a great chance to make the playoffs and […]

The New York Rangers enter 2024-25 with Stanley Cup aspirations. After a President’s Trophy-winning season, they fell in the Eastern Conference Final last year. Forward Jimmy Vesey was important to that team’s success but is on the shelf with a lower-body injury. Head coach Peter Laviolette announced the news on Monday. “Vesey out for ‘a […]

New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin was cleared for full contact in practice on Thursday after suffering a lower-body injury in the preseason game against the New York Islanders on Tuesday, according to Vince Mercogliano of USA Today. Artemi Panarin was in a regular jersey for Thursday’s practice, so no limitations. He was with the […]

The New York Rangers got some key injury updates after Tuesday’s 6-4 preseason win over the New York Islanders, specifically regarding forward Artemi Panarin and defenseman Ryan Lindgren. Artemi Panarin did not practice Wednesday due to a lower-body injury that was reported after Tuesday’s game, but he is day to day, according to NHL.com. Hopefully, […]

The New York Rangers are already facing injuries to two key players before the regular season has even started. Artemi Panarin and Ryan Lindgren were sidelined during Tuesday’s exhibition game against their in-state rival New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. According to Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette, Panarin is dealing with a […]

The New York Rangers and goalie Igor Shesterkin are working on a long-term contract extension. The Vezina Trophy winner is entering the last year of his contract, worth $5.67 million. With unrestricted free agency pending, it is in the Rangers’ best interest to get an extension done before the 2024-25 season begins. Daily Faceoff’s Frank […]

New York Rangers superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin has established himself as one of the best players at his position in the National Hockey League — and he wants to be paid like it. The 28-year-old, who is entering his final season under contract with the Blueshirts in 2024-25, is reportedly looking for $12 million AAV […]

Tony DeAngelo has been a controversial figure since he stepped into the NHL. Teams did not want him this offseason following a rough year with the Hurricanes. The former Rangers and Flyers defenseman has signed with the KHL’s SKA St Petersburg, per the team. Tony DeAngelo is a SKA player! ⚡️ The experienced defenseman has […]