The 2021 NHL Entry Draft is over and the New York Rangers added eight players to their prospect pool. No major trades materialized with the only transaction in the third round when the Blueshirts traded two picks to the Capitals so they could move up five slots. Introducing the #NYR Class of 2021. Welcome to […] Who the Rangers picked in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft - Blue Line … [Read more...] about Who the Rangers picked in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft
How much is Adam Fox going to cost?
One reason the New York Rangers traded Pavel Buchnevich was because of impending salary cap issues. While a surplus of talent on the wings was a major issue, Chris Drury repeatedly referred to the salary cap when talking about the trade. He knows that the Rangers are headed for trouble. The Blueshirts are headed for […] How much is Adam Fox going to cost? - Blue Line Station … [Read more...] about How much is Adam Fox going to cost?
2 forwards and a goalie selected in the 4th round for the New York Rangers
The New York Rangers had accumulated three picks in the fourth round from 104th overall to 112th. That’s three out of nine picks and they used them to build up their prospect pool at forward and in goal. The team has still not taken a defenseman in the draft and they’ve picked only one European […] 2 forwards and a goalie selected in the 4th round for the New York Rangers - … [Read more...] about 2 forwards and a goalie selected in the 4th round for the New York Rangers
The last two picks a Czech winger and Cornell-bound blueliner
The New York Rangers concluded their 2021 NHL Entry Draft with picks in the fifth and seventh round. Keeping the last two picks meant that they drafted a total of eight prospects. Any pick as low as the fifth round has to be considered a coin toss. In the ten draft from 2008 to 2017, […] The last two picks a Czech winger and Cornell-bound blueliner - Blue Line Station - Blue … [Read more...] about The last two picks a Czech winger and Cornell-bound blueliner
On July 23 in Rangers history: Glen Sather finally gets his man, Rick Nash
What happened on July 23 in the history of the New York Rangers On this date in 2012, the New York Rangers acquired Rick Nash, the one player that Glen Sather lusted after for years. The Columbus Blue Jackets star was the prototype of the power forward who could also score. In nine years since […] On July 23 in Rangers history: Glen Sather finally gets his man, Rick Nash - … [Read more...] about On July 23 in Rangers history: Glen Sather finally gets his man, Rick Nash
Buchnevich traded to the Blues for Sammy Blais and a draft pick
In a move that has to be seen as a cap space saving transaction, the New York Rangers traded top winger Pavel Buchnevich to the St. Louis Blues for winger Sammy Blais and a 2022 second round draft pick. Buchnevich is an arbitration eligible Restricted Free Agent and based on the last two seasons, he […] Buchnevich traded to the Blues for Sammy Blais and a draft pick - Blue Line … [Read more...] about Buchnevich traded to the Blues for Sammy Blais and a draft pick
Rangers lose Colin Blackwell to Seattle as a trade rumor swirls
The NHL expansion draft was held on Wednesday night and as far as the New York Rangers were concerned, there were no surprises. The Kraken, as expected, took forward Colin Blackwell, ending his career with the Rangers after one season. Unfortunately, nearly all of the Kraken’s choices were leaked by midday Wednesday, so there were […] Rangers lose Colin Blackwell to Seattle as … [Read more...] about Rangers lose Colin Blackwell to Seattle as a trade rumor swirls
On July 21 in Rangers history: The Great One finally arrives
What happened on July 21 in the history of the New York Rangers On this date in 1996, the greatest hockey player who ever lived signed to play for the New York Rangers. Wayne Gretzky finally was going to play in the world’s media capital at the world’s most famous arena. The 35-year-old signed a […] On July 21 in Rangers history: The Great One finally arrives - Blue Line … [Read more...] about On July 21 in Rangers history: The Great One finally arrives
Who the Rangers may pick in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft
The New York Rangers will pick 15th in the NHL Entry Draft first round on Friday night. There is a very good chance that the team will trade that pick, but until that happens, it’s worth looking at who the Rangers could pick. Every year, as we assess the draft, we draw on the rankings […] Who the Rangers may pick in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft - Blue Line Station - … [Read more...] about Who the Rangers may pick in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft