New York Rangers Look to Rebound in 2026-27 | New York Rangers News

Corey (0:00)

Today is September 28 All right, big news for the New York Rangers as they head into the 2026 to 2027 season.

After finishing dead last in the Eastern Conference last year with a record of 34, 39 and 9, they're looking to bounce back. That performance was the lowest point in franchise history since the NHL expanded to 32 teens.

Then there's general manager Chris Drury, who decided it was time for a retool instead of a rebuild. He moved out big names like Artemi Panarin, and Vincent Trocheck. In return, they brought in some fresh talent, including Pavel Dorofeyev and Marcus Pettersson. This new blood should add some much needed depth, which was a major issue last season. Got to have that solid roster, right? Now, the Rangers have also been busy bolstering their defense in bottom six forward group. Injuries really wrecked them last year, especially with stars like Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin missing games. Improved help will be key, but they're also banking on their new roster depth to hold things together.

If Ziven Ehad and JT Miller can lead while also keeping healthy, they've got a shot to make some noise. On the flip side, there are a lot of ifs in the equation. What if last season's slump from Miller and the others wasn't just a blip? If Shesterkin, one of the league's best goalies, has any issues, it could derail their season quick. And let's not forget, they still might lack that top-tier offensive talent after losing Trocheck. So predictions are mixed. Some think they'll still miss the playoffs, while others expect them to make a deeper run. Either way, there's a renewed spirit around the team. It'll definitely be a season to watch as they try to flip the script from last year's struggles. Team coverage, powered by AI, this is New York Rangers News Today.

I'm Corey with the story.