The New York Rangers had a busy off-season and added solid depth players. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens preview their 2023-24 NHL season.
The New York Rangers may not have trade deadline acquisitions Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko heading into the 2023-24 NHL season, but they don't appear worried.
With coach Peter Laviolette, winger Blake Wheeler and backup netminder Jonathan Quick as some of the faces joining the fold, the Rangers will try to surpass the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils in the regular season and playoffs.
Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed the Rangers as part of their Metropolitan Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast.
New York Rangers
2022-23 Result: 47-22-13, 107 PTS, 3rd in Metropolitan, 9th in NHL, lost in Round 1 to New Jersey
Key Additions: Blake Wheeler (RW), Nick Bonino (C), Tyler Pitlick (RW), Alex Belzile (C), Erik Gustafsson (D), Jonathan Quick (G)
Key Departures: Patrick Kane (RW), Vladimir Tarasenko (RW), Tyler Motte (C), Ryan Carpenter (C), Niko Mikkola (D), Jaroslav Halak (G)
Further Reading
NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the New York Rangers' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the skater he thinks is most likely to graduate to the top team, Brennan Othmann.
NHL Hot Seat Radar: Adam Proteau has two younger players on the hot seat for the Rangers, as Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko face the pressure to step it up.
NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Rangers heading into the off-season.
The Hockey News Yearbook: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free.
The Hockey News’ New York Rangers Team Site: Jonny Lazarus and Matthew Mugno have the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Rangers at THN.com/NYRangers.