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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!

Dear Santa: New York Rangers 2023-24 Wish List

Brendan Azoff | December 24, 2023

At 23-8-1, there has been a lot to like with the New York Rangers start to the season. Despite critical injuries, some inconsistent play from their elite players, and four…

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Rangers Regaining Defensive Form In Latest Stretch

Brendan Azoff | December 17, 2023

At the beginning of the 2023-24 season, the New York Rangers embraced new head coach Peter Laviolette’s defensive structure and ran with it. In their first five wins, the Blueshirts…

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Rangers’ Defensive Woes Are Cause for Alarm

Brendan Azoff | December 8, 2023

On the surface, the New York Rangers‘ 18-5-1 record paints a happy picture. Despite key players missing time due to injuries and below-expectation starts from some prominent names, the Blueshirts…

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Rangers Should Move Jimmy Vesey to the First Line

Brendan Azoff | December 1, 2023

Finding ways to win has been the mantra for the New York Rangers through 21 games this season. In a 3-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday (Nov. 29)…

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Rangers Beat Bruins 7-4, Jump to Top of League Standings

Brendan Azoff | November 26, 2023

It was a highly anticipated clash between the two titans of the East in a post-Thanksgiving matinee between the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. Coming into the contest, the…

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Rangers Start Crucial 7-Game Stretch on Saturday vs. Devils

Brendan Azoff | November 18, 2023

At 11-2-1, it has been a fairytale start to the season for new head coach Peter Laviolette and the New York Rangers. The injuries to Adam Fox, Filip Chytil, and…

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Rangers’ New Second Line Carrying the Team Offensively

Brendan Azoff | November 11, 2023

A revenge-filled evening on Thursday night saw the New York Rangers defeat the Minnesota Wild 4-1, just four days after the Wild ended the Rangers’ six-game winning streak without a…

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Rangers’ Offense Has Struggled Despite 7-2-0 Start

Brendan Azoff | November 2, 2023

A perfect 5-0-0 road trip has the New York Rangers flying high into a Metropolitan Division clash with the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov. 2. The Rangers have received quality goaltending…

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3 Rangers’ Stats to Be Excited About Early This Season

Brendan Azoff | October 27, 2023

A 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night (Oct. 26) improved the New York Rangers‘ record to 3-0-0 on their five-game road trip through Seattle and Western Canada.…

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Rangers Need More From Their Supporting Cast

Brendan Azoff | October 21, 2023

After an eye-popping 5-1 opening night win in Buffalo, the New York Rangers have strung three mediocre performances together. They sit at 2-2-0 through their first four games of the…

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3 Takeaways from Rangers 5-1 Win Over Sabres

Brendan Azoff | October 13, 2023

After a sluggish preseason, the New York Rangers and new head coach Peter Laviolette opened the 2023-24 NHL season with a convincing 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday,…

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Expectations for Rangers’ Will Cuylle in First Full Season

Brendan Azoff | October 10, 2023

General manager Chris Drury spent on a budget this offseason, bringing in veteran depth forwards to fill the vacancies in the New York Rangers’ bottom six. With newfound depth and…

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