The New York Rangers have signed Alexis Lafreniere to a significant seven-year contract extension worth $7.45 million annually, totaling $52.15 million. This extension, confirmed by multiple sources, includes upfront signing bonuses and trade protection. This is a huge deal for the forward and the Rangers have locked in a blossoming star at a pivotal stage…
The New York Rangers have assigned forward Matt Rempe to their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, in a move designed to give the 22-year-old more playing time. As reported by Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, the consensus is that this assignment will benefit Rempe’s development, allowing him to build his game in a setting…
Manchester United are reportedly already making plans to restrict Rangers fans from accessing home sections of Old Trafford ahead of the Europa League meeting between the two sides in January. Mike Keegan of The Daily Mail reports that United do not want to be caught in another embarrassing situation like last season when a large…
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered their second loss of the season and first at home against the New York Rangers, falling 4-1. Let’s break down the game into the good, bad, and ugly aspects. The Good: Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, Matthew Knies The game was closer than the 4-1 score suggests, with the Rangers scoring…
Jake Oettinger‘s new eight-year, $66 million extension with the Dallas Stars may have ripple effects on Igor Shesterkin‘s ongoing contract negotiations with the New York Rangers. Oettinger, along with Boston’s Jeremy Swayman and Ottawa’s Linus Ullmark, secured contracts in the $8.25 million range. The latest deal represents a firm pattern and sets a precedent for…
Elliotte Friedman said during his most recent 32 Thoughts Podcast that there’s a snag in negotiations between the New York Rangers and goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Friedman reports that Igor Shesterkin’s representatives believe the star goalie is the best player on the New York Rangers and should be compensated accordingly. However, the team’s highest-paid player, Artemi…
Late on Thursday evening, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported that the New York Rangers are hard at work on a long-term extension for forward Alexis Lafreniere. Seravalli notes that sources indicated the deal could be eight years and higher than $8 million per season. With so much focus on Igor Shesterkin, #NYR have also been…
Following news on Tuesday morning that New York Rangers’ goaltender Igor Shesterkin has rejected an $88 million offer from the team, reports are surfacing that the netminder might be pivoting completely on his ask. Related: Insider Says Shesterkin Rejects Highest Goalie Contract in NHL History Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects is tweeting that Shesterkin might…
Although there has been no confirmation yet, it seems that the Rangers will be keeping Victor Mancini on their roster this season with the rookie in line to start his first match in the season opener. Victor Mancini In Line To Play Season Opener Rangers rookie sensation Victor Mancini could be in line to make…
Erik Karlsson reassured Pittsburgh reporters today that he expects to be ready for the Penguins’ season opener on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. Speaking to the media earlier this week, Karlsson noted that his goal was always to be available for opening night, saying he’s confident they’ll “accomplish that with ease.” “It happened before…
