Dive deeper with New York Rangers analysis from the Blueshirt Banter team—where strategy meets stats, trades are teased out, and every roster move gets broken down. Whether it’s youth development, roster depth, or cap-maneuvering, we give you the insight Rangers fans need.
Blueshirt Banter Roundtable
The lottery dealt the Rangers a blow, dropping them to fifth overall in the upcoming NHL Draft. Here's what the Banter team thinks they should do with that pick.
My Trade Proposals Suck
Chris Drury has made his fair share of mistakes, but can we stop pretending that the Jeff Gorton era was so great?
New York Rangers Analysis
From clutch overtime heroes to unexpected breakouts, ex-Rangers are making noise where it matters most.
Media Bytes
Why Tanner Glass got the player development job over a bigger name, who the mock drafts have the Rangers taking at five, and the very small chance Drury actually trades the pick.
New York Rangers Analysis
Falling to fifth doesn't have to be the end of the Rangers' draft story. With Chris Drury and Mike Grier's history, one current roster player could change everything.
My Trade Proposals Suck
What happened in Edmonton was disappointing, annoying, and utterly predictable. So, why is McDavid acting shocked?
New York Rangers Analysis
The Rangers are guaranteed a top-five pick, with an 11.5 percent shot at first overall. If McKenna or Stenberg are off the board, the choice gets a lot more interesting—here's how to think about it.
New York Rangers Analysis
Tanner Glass is replacing Jed Ortmeyer, and Rangers fans aren’t happy. But his playing career may be the least relevant data point we have.
Joe's Reaction of the Week
Everything riding on May 5: McKenna or bust, the Carolina/Dallas pick situation, and why Drury's patience with Vincent Trocheck is about to pay off.
My Trade Proposals Suck
The YzerPlan hasn't worked out as well as Yzer-planned. But there's a new YzerPlan and this one could involve Vincent Trocheck.
New York Rangers Analysis
The Rangers are in dire need of a game-changing star. But is Brady Tkachuk really the one?
Media Bytes
Trocheck is likely gone, Fox is likely staying, and Schneider’s fate hinges on whether a team meets the Rangers’ price. A busy offseason is taking shape.