Media Bytes
Media Bytes: Dorofeyev, Betting on Bjorkstrand, Pettersson, and Trocheck
From the Dorofeyev deal to the Trocheck trade, this week's Media Bytes rounds up what NHL media are saying about the Rangers' busiest week of the summer.
New York Rangers Analysis
Dive deeper with New York Rangers analysis from the Blueshirt Banter team—where strategy meets stats, trades are teased out, and every roster move gets broken down. Whether it’s youth development, roster depth, or cap-maneuvering, we give you the insight Rangers fans need.
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MTPS: Rangers' Busy Week Leaves Us Asking, What's Next?
Between the NHL Draft and the opening of free agency, Chris Drury did a lot to reshape this roster. But there is still work to be done.
My Trade Proposals Suck
MTPS: Grading All 32 Teams From NHL Free Agency
Teams don't win the Stanley Cup on July 1. But some get better while others give their fans reasons to reach for the Tums.
Joe's Reaction of the Week
Joe's Reaction of the Week: 2026 Draft Grades
The 2026 Rangers draft class is in the books. Here's a full breakdown of every pick and trade—including one grade that might surprise you.
New York Rangers News
Blueshirt Banter 2026 Free Agent Tracker and Open Thread
Keep up with the latest news surrounding 2026 Free Agency right here at Blueshirt Banter.
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MTPS: Four Predictions Sure To Go Wrong (and One That Unfortunately Won’t)
July 1 is here, the rumors are flying, and someone has opinions. Four bold predictions for the day's action, including the one Rangers move that's almost certainly happening whether fans like it or not.
New York Rangers Analysis
It’s Time for a Mats Zuccarello Rangers Reunion
Eight years later, the Rangers have the chance to right their wrong from the last Letter: Bring Zuccarello home.
NHL Draft
From the Dorofeyev Blockbuster to the Seventh Round: The Rangers' Full 2026 Draft Recap
The Rangers made eight selections and two trades over the two days of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Here's what you need to know.
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MTPS: Draft Day Trades—The Winners, The Losers, and the WTF
Draft weekend had clear winners, obvious losers, and one team spending first-round picks on players who can't skate. You know who you are, St. Louis.
Joe's Reaction of the Week
Joe’s Reaction of the Week (Chip’s Version): What the Byram Trade Means for the Rangers, and a Fix for the NMC Dilemma
The Byram trade turned the draft board upside down and may have cracked open the Trocheck market in Buffalo. Three trade proposals that could reshape the Rangers' night—and a modest proposal for fixing no-movement clauses.
New York Rangers Analysis
Five Trades for the Rangers To Consider at the Draft
With the 2026 NHL Draft here, the Rangers need to prepare for all possibilities, including situations in which they may trade up or down. Here are five trade options for them on draft day.
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MTPS: Free Agency Preview—The Forwards
The Rangers need help up front. Does the free agent market have anything to offer?