Rangers Radio: A New York Rangers Podcast

After the New York Rangers were shut out on opening night, bringing feelings of last season into the new campaign, they have rattled off four straight wins, matching their season high from 2025-26. In those four victories are three at home, a feat which they failed to accomplish until December 2nd last season.

On the heels of a season in which the New York Rangers were shut out 10 times, the most in the NHL, they kicked off their new campaign with a performance eerily similar to a season ago.

The New York Rangers have dropped their first two preseason games to the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders. 5th overall pick Alberts Smits has gotten consistent reps next to Braden Schneider as the third pairing and may be playing his way onto the opening night roster.

The New York Rangers have overhauled their blue line and made some splashes this offseason, while some familiar faces have moved on.

The New York Rangers will select 5th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft after falling two spots at the NHL Draft Lottery.