Alexis Lafreniere

NHL Game Recap: Scheifele, Connor Each Score Twice In 6-3 Win Against Rangers

The Rangers took a 6-3 loss when they took on the Jets at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, November 12th after an incredible 4-0 shutout win against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Winnipeg has been absolutely on fire since the start of the season, winning every single game but one, which had been a […]

Opinion: Zibanejad’s Struggles Are Hurting the Rangers

Two seasons ago, it could be argued that New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad was the best player on his team. In that season, which was the 2022-23 campaign, Zibanejad, 31, finished the year with 91 points on 39 goals and 52 assists. He also had 39 points on the power play, five game-winning goals, […]

Vincent Trocheck skating for the New York Rangers

Trocheck Line Driving the Rangers Once Again

The New York Rangers had a lot of success last season due to the play of one particular line. No, it was not a line with Mika Zibanejad (72 points) and Chris Kreider (75 points). While both of those players had solid seasons, they did not have anywhere near the success of a line that […]

Report: Rangers Close to Signing Lafreniere to Seven-Year, $52.15 Million Extension

Not long ago, many New York Rangers fans and people in the hockey world thought that Alexis Lafreniere was a bust. That appears to no longer be the case. According to various reports and league sources, the Blueshirts and Lafreniere are close to finalizing a seven-year, $52.15 million contract extension. The deal has yet to […]

Sidney Crosby skates down the ice at LCA

Opinion: Penguins’ Defensive Woes Begin With Top Lines

For two weeks now, the driving narrative around the Pittsburgh Penguins has been their lack of goaltending. Goaltender Tristan Jarry lost his job to rookie Joel Blomqvist and with the newly re-signed Alex Nedeljkovic returning from injury, Jarry was relegated to the press box against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. For the moment, the Penguins […]

Opinion: Rangers Doing Everything Right to Star Season

It can be said in hockey that the only thing that matters is winning the Stanley Cup. While that is true, what is also a fact is that it takes a lot of wins to get there in both the regular season and the postseason. Every point matters, so every team needs to gather wins […]

Opinion: Rangers’ Third Line Will Be Crucial To Team’s Success This Season

All the top teams in the NHL have scoring depth. When you look at teams such as the Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks, etc., they all have three lines that can contribute. When teams have nine forwards that can produce, it usually bodes well […]

McGroarty Makes NHL Debut, Rangers Shut Out Penguins In Season Opener

The Penguins hosted the New York Rangers at the PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday, October 9th, and Rutger McGroarty made his NHL debut. Victor Mancini had also made his NHL debut with the Rangers. Pittsburgh got shut out by Igor Shesterkin, who made a total of 29 saves for the Rangers. Chris Kreider scored twice […]

Filip Chytil skating for the New York Rangers

Opinion: Is Rangers’ Chytil Primed for Big Season on Broadway?

New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil has had a rough go of it over the past few seasons. He has missed a lot of playing time through having four concussions, missed out on playing in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and also missed out on continuing to show both the Rangers and the rest of the […]

Opinion: Rangers’ Lafreniere Must Build on Last Season’s Success

Many expectations come with being a number one overall pick in the NHL. The particular player is expected to come out and produce immediately and be the cornerstone of his franchise for years to come. For an 18-year-old, that is a lot to handle. This was the case for New York Rangers’ forward Alexis Lafreniere. […]