2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres became an absolute wagon on the way to their first playoff birth since 2011. Now can they stay atop the Atlantic Division?
Bantering Points: 7/18/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Joe's Reaction of the Week (Chip's Version): Sorting Out the Rangers' Final Roster
The Rangers' offseason heavy lifting is basically done, but training camp still has to sort out a defense logjam that could cost someone a trip through waivers.
Bantering Points: 7/17/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
New York Rangers Release 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
The Rangers will open the 2026-27 season—the first 84 game campaign in more than three decades—on Sept. 29.
Rangers Have Options Galore for Fourth Line Ahead of Training Camp
The Rangers' top nine forwards look set. The fourth line does not—with veterans, prospects, and one notoriously divisive winger all fighting for a handful of spots.
Blueshirt Bandwidth #93: The Braden Schneider Quandary
Braden Schneider is still here, and Joe and Chip try to untangle the Rangers' logjam on the right side of the blueline.
Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 92
From Darnell Nurse's real value to whether Dorofeyev's deal is a problem for Zibanejad, the Ombudsman checks this week's numbers—plus some very specific Lehigh trivia.
Bantering Points: 7/16/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Rangers Sign Alberts Smits to Entry-Level Contract
The Rangers agree to terms with their 2026 fifth overall draft selection, Alberts Smits.
Rangers to Open Season at Boston, Home Opener vs. Tampa Bay on Oct. 1
Two games of the 2026-27 season have been announced as the Rangers will open on the road in Boston before hosting Tampa.
Bantering Points: 7/15/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
What's Left for the Rangers? Five Remaining UFA Forwards They Could Target
The Rangers' forward group already looks close to full, but a handful of free agents still make sense—including two very familiar faces. So which ones are worth it?