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Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images The New York Rangers have signed another prospect to an entry-level contract, and today’s lucky signee is Bryce McConnell-Barker. OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with forward Bryce McConnell-Barker on a three-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2023-24 season. pic.twitter.com/keQuDXzgBH— New York Rangers … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Bryce McConnell-Barker to ELC

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images After blowing a third period lead to the Hurricanes in New York on Tuesday, the scene has shifted to Raleigh as the Rangers finish off their season series with their division rivals from North Carolina. While a regulation victory for the Rangers could have made things more interesting for the divisional crown, Tuesday’s result … [Read more...] about Game #72: New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Open Thread

Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images The Hurricanes will have to wait to officially clinch their playoff berth. The Rangers took on the Canes for the second time in a row, this time without Ryan Lindgren, who tweaked the upper-body injury for which he missed four weeks. Even so, the Rangers managed to eke out a victory against the Metro’s best team. First Period: It took … [Read more...] about Recap: Fox Ends Drought, Rangers Win 2-1

Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports After a highly successful weekend, the Rangers took on the Metro-leading Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes have surrendered less goals that every team except Boston, so winning by a margin of six-plus was unlikely, but the Rangers did see Ryan Lindgren return to the lineup. First Period: It took until the final three minutes of the first, but … [Read more...] about Recap: Three Goal Third Sinks Rangers, 3-2

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Highlights: CAR 3, NYR 2 (4:57 video via NHL.com) Game Recap: The Blueshirts’ shutout streak extended into the third period of their game against Carolina, but the Hurricanes ended that streak in emphatic fashion with three third period goals to rally and snuff out New York’s winning … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 3/22/23