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Brendan Azoff

Brendan Azoff is a THW contributor and podcast host dedicated to covering the New York Rangers. His passion for hockey started when he first laced up the skates at three, growing into his love for writing and talking about the greatest sport in the world. His podcast, The Backcheck, breaks down the Rangers, Islanders, and NHL news and can be found on The Hockey Writers Podcast Network and Belly Up Sports. Brendan has been writing about the Rangers and the NHL for over two years, with his content also found on Puck Prose, Blue Line Station, and E2G Sports. If you want to connect with Brendan and stay up-to-date on his posts, follow him on Twitter. He is always available for content ideas and interviews, don't be afraid to ask!

Rangers Need to Change Power-Play Units for 2024-25

Brendan Azoff | August 6, 2024

While five-on-five play has underperformed over the past few seasons, the New York Rangers have been wildly successful on the power play. Since the 2020-21 season, the Rangers rank fourth…

Categories New York Rangers, Season Previews

Rangers’ Matt Rempe Taking no Time Off This Offseason

Brendan Azoff | July 26, 2024

In just 17 games, New York Rangers’ Matt Rempe has quickly ascended to the top of the NHL’s most polarizing player list. His physical presence and commitment to playing the…

Categories New York Rangers

3 Rangers With Something to Prove in 2024-25

Brendan Azoff | July 18, 2024

Barclay Goodrow and trade deadline acquisitions Alex Wennberg and Jack Roslovic are out. In are Sam Carrick and Reilly Smith. The 2024-25 New York Rangers will look a lot like…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers Need to Consider Lundqvist’s Contract Before Extending Shesterkin

Brendan Azoff | July 11, 2024

If there is one thing the New York Rangers can hang their hat on, it’s their track record of elite goaltending. A position that is a sore spot for so…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Goaltending, Rangers History

Rangers’ Biggest Need Remains Third Line Center

Brendan Azoff | July 5, 2024

Day one of NHL free agency saw over $1 billion dollars spent, the largest sum in league history. The New York Rangers were eerily quiet, signing Sam Carrick, Casey Fitzgerald,…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ 2024-25 Season Is Stanley Cup or Bust

Brendan Azoff | June 27, 2024

After losing their second Eastern Conference Final series in the past three seasons, the New York Rangers are back to the drawing board, hoping to refresh their roster. It has…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers Should Target These Vegas Golden Knights in Free Agency

Brendan Azoff | June 20, 2024

While the Stanley Cup Final rages on, NHL general managers are getting busy. We have seen some trades, waiver claims, and swirling rumors of buy-out candidates, gearing us up for…

Categories Free Agents, New York Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights

4 Rangers’ Prospects Who Could Be in the NHL Next Season

Brendan Azoff | June 14, 2024

With contract decisions looming this offseason and next, the New York Rangers need to succeed with their current prospects. The Hockey Writers Logan Horn ranked the Rangers’ prospect pool at…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects

Rangers’ Elimination Stings More With Knoblauch in Cup Final

Brendan Azoff | June 5, 2024

The New York Rangers have had quite the coaching carousel over the past few seasons. After a five-year run by Alain Vigneault, the Blueshirts churned through David Quinn (three seasons)…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Management

Rangers’ Goalie Showdown – Lundqvist vs. Richter

Brendan Azoff | April 17, 2024

As an original six franchise, countless greats have donned the New York Rangers sweater since their establishment in 1926. When it comes to the netminders, two men stand out above…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL Goaltending, Rangers Goaltending

Rangers Need Influx of Youth and Speed in the Lineup

Brendan Azoff | January 10, 2024

Brennan Othmann received a call-up just shy of a week ago, but after three games with the New York Rangers, the 2021 first-round selection was sent back to the Hartford…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers Look to Carry Strong Play Into 2024

Brendan Azoff | January 1, 2024

When the New York Rangers parted ways with former head coach Gerard Gallant and his staff in May, a clear message was sent that whoever was brought in to coach…

Categories New York Rangers
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