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NHL insider provides optimistic outlook for struggling Rangers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:35 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

NHL insider provides optimistic outlook for struggling Rangers

Summary

The New York Rangers are coming off a disappointing 2025-26 season, finishing last in the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference. They were shut out seven times at home, including setting a new NHL record for scoreless home games. This offseason, the Rangers traded Vincent Trocheck and brought in Pavel Dorofeyev and Joonas Korpisalo. NHL Insider Vin Santoro expresses optimism about the Rangers' prospects for returning to the playoffs, citing Dorofeyev's potential impact. Training camp begins next month, with the Rangers scheduled to face the New Jersey Devils in their exhibition opener on September 21.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers finished last in the Eastern Conference in 2025-26.
•They were shut out seven times at home, setting a new NHL record.
•Offseason changes include the trades of Vincent Trocheck and acquisitions of new players.
•Vin Santoro predicts the Rangers could make the playoffs next season.
•Training camp opens next month, with an exhibition game against the Devils on September 21.

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11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers Given Encouraging Update By NHL Insider After Brutal 2025-26 Season

What they're saying

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Very little went right for the New York Rangers during the 2025-26 NHL season, which saw them finish last overall both in the Metropolitan Division as well as the Eastern Conference Standings.Even more concerning was how many times they failed to score a single goal on home ice, ultimately being shut out seven times at […] The post Rangers Given Encouraging Update By NHL Insider After Brutal 2025-26 Season appeared first on HEAVY.
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