2026 Elimination Evals
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.
'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.
Bantering Points: 4/17/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Rangers vs. Lightning: The End
The Rangers won their final game, moved to fourth in draft lottery odds, and gave us one last reminder of why this year was so hard to watch.
Blueshirt Bandwidth #80: Goodbye Quick & Are the Rangers One of the Worst Run Franchises?
Joe's on a cruise, so Chip is here to help Eric send off Jonathan Quick, relitigate the Fortescue scratch, and figure out what NHL agents actually know about running a franchise.
Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 79
Back-to-back hat tricks, a goalie fight, and the Islanders doing Islanders things. The Ombudsman has the receipts on everything Joe and Chip got right—and wrong—this week.
Bantering Points: 4/16/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Wolf Pack Fall to Islanders 5-2 in Final Battle of Connecticut
The Wolf Pack came up on the wrong side of the final game of the 25 year rivalry between the AHL's Connecticut clubs.
Recap: Kartye's Three Points Sparks Rangers to 4-2 Season Finale Victory in Tampa
The Rangers wrap up their 2025-26 season with a 4-2 win in Tampa, finishing with a record of 34-39-9.
Game #82: New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Open Thread
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Remembering the Battle of Connecticut
As a 25 year rivalry comes to a close tonight, take a look back at some of the recent highlights from the Battle of Connecticut.
Bantering Points: 4/15/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL