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Brian Abate

I grew up in Brooklyn, New York, rooting for the Rangers, Yankees, Giants, and Knicks. When my dream of playing shortstop for the Yankees fell short, I started writing about sports instead. I've been following the Rangers for as long as I can remember and I've covered them for The Hockey Writers since 2019. I'm a proud graduate of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.

Rangers’ Carson Soucy Can Still Contribute in 2025-26

Brian Abate | July 15, 2025

The New York Rangers acquired veteran blueliner Carson Soucy at the trade deadline from the Vancouver Canucks last season and they played him on the team’s top defense pair with…

Categories New York Rangers

Scott Morrow Can Become a Key Piece on the Rangers’ Blue Line

Brian Abate | July 8, 2025

The New York Rangers traded top-four defenseman K’Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a first-round pick, a second-round pick, and Scott Morrow. The newly acquired 22-year-old defenseman…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects

Evaluating Rangers’ Defense After Gavrikov Signing & Miller Trade

Brian Abate | July 3, 2025

The New York Rangers made two big moves on defense as they signed lefty Vladislav Gavrikov, and traded lefty K’Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defense prospect…

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Rangers Still Missing Ryan McDonagh 7 Years After Trading Him

Brian Abate | June 23, 2025

During the 2017-18 season, the New York Rangers traded their captain Ryan McDonagh to the Tampa Bay Lightning along with center J.T. Miller in exchange for Vladislav Namestnikov, Brett Howden,…

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Chris Kreider’s Time With the Rangers Was Defined By Clutch Moments

Brian Abate | June 17, 2025

The New York Rangers traded Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for prospect Carey Terrance, ending a great run with New York for the power forward. He has…

Categories New York Rangers

Appreciating Former Ranger Jesper Fast

Brian Abate | June 12, 2025

Jesper Fast announced his retirement after spending seven seasons with the New York Rangers and four seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes. The winger was a sixth-round pick but developed into…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers Need K’Andre Miller to Play Better in 2025-26

Brian Abate | June 1, 2025

Many of the New York Rangers’ top players did not play to their potential this season, including defenseman K’Andre Miller. He has the speed, size, and offensive ability to be…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ Adam Edstrom & Brett Berard Can Become Key Players in 2025-26

Brian Abate | May 22, 2025

The New York Rangers had a very disappointing 2024-25 season and missed the playoffs one season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy. One of their issues was a lack of trust…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects

Revisiting Rangers’ 12th Overall Picks: Hugh Jessiman & Marc Staal

Brian Abate | May 15, 2025

The New York Rangers had a disappointing season and missed the playoffs after winning the Presidents’ Trophy in 2023-24, and they now hold the 12th-overall pick in the 2025 NHL…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers, NHL Entry Draft, Rangers History

Braden Schneider Can Be an Option on Rangers’ Top Defense Pair Next Season

Brian Abate | May 8, 2025

Many of the New York Rangers’ stars had disappointing seasons, but a few important players took a step forward, including right-handed defenseman Braden Schneider. He was reliable despite many roster…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers Need Zibanejad to Play Much Better in 2025-26

Brian Abate | May 1, 2025

The New York Rangers’ disappointing 2024-25 season ended with them missing the playoffs after winning the Presidents’ Trophy and making a run to the Eastern Conference Final last season. Many…

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Rangers’ Management Benched the Wrong Players This Season

Brian Abate | April 22, 2025

Many factors played a role in the New York Rangers’ disappointing season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy and making a run to the Eastern Conference Final last season. There were…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Management
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