2026 Report Cards
2026 Rangers Report Card: Drew Fortescue
Boston College stumbled, but Drew Fortescue didn’t. Then came a nine-game NHL audition that turned heads across the Rangers organization.
2026 Elimination Eval: New York Rangers
Against all ambitions for a bounce back year, the New York Rangers struggled with offense, injuries, and quickly fell into old patterns in what became another lost season.
Bantering Points: 4/20/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Media Bytes: Much A-Drew About Nothing, Future of Fox & Gav, Checking in on Trocheck
Inside the Fortescue decision, the Fox and Gavrikov happiness question, and a wide-open debate about where the Rangers go from here.
Bantering Points: 4/19/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Wolf Pack Fall to Thunderbirds 4-3 in Season Finale
The Wolf Pack put up a strong effort in their final game of the season, but they couldn't find the equalizer.
2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Quarterfinal Roundtable
Eight first-round matchups, five Banter writers, zero consensus. Here are the Blueshirt Banter staff's predictions for first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
2026 Blueshirt Banter Bracket Challenge
Can you predict the next Stanley Cup champion?
Greentree, Windsor Spitfires Sweep Aspinall, Battaglia's Flint Firebirds
Nathan Aspinall and Jacob Battaglia have their final seasons of junior hockey put to an end by Liam Greentree and the Windsor Spitfires.
Bantering Points: 4/18/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Wolf Pack Stun T-Birds in Wild 7-5 Comeback Win
A five-goal third period saw the Wolf Pack stun Springfield and end their home slate with an electric win.
'I Want To Be Here': Notes From Rangers Breakup Day
Another early end to the season rehashes conversations of disappointments, shortcomings, and future plans. Hear from all the Rangers as they reflect on another lost season.
Joe's Reaction of the Week (Chip's Version): The Search for the Next Anthony Mantha
The Rangers need a forward who can produce without the contract becoming a nightmare. We went hunting for the next Anthony Mantha—here's who made the list.