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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 Are an Analytical Anomaly

Brendan Azoff | February 23, 2022

At 32-13-5, the New York Rangers’ 69 points are good for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Only five teams in the NHL have more points and have a better…

Rangers Should Keep Nemeth in the Press Box When he Returns

Brendan Azoff | February 17, 2022

The New York Rangers are a team that, despite their youth, find themselves with the right mix of veterans that has helped propel them into contention. One veteran move that…

Rangers Will Benefit From Lighter Second-Half Schedule

Brendan Azoff | February 9, 2022

At the NHL’s All-Star break, the New York Rangers had played 47 games. That mark was the second-most in the league, only behind the Anaheim Ducks’ 48. Although teams have…

Henrik Lundqvist’s Jersey Retirement Honors Him as an All-Time Ranger

Brendan Azoff | January 30, 2022

For many, the hockey game between the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild on Friday night was a mere afterthought. Eighteen thousand people arrived at MSG, many (including myself) coming…

Rangers Should Consider Trading Kaapo Kakko

Brendan Azoff | January 27, 2022

A packed watch party at Madison Square Garden erupted when the New York Rangers selected Kaapo Kakko second overall in the 2019 NHL Draft. Now, the 20-year-old winger is in…

Shesterkin Continuing Rangers’ Dominance in Goal

Brendan Azoff | January 17, 2022

Goaltending is arguably the most crucial position in sports. It rivals that of a quarterback or starting pitcher. A team’s success and failures can hinge on the goalie being exceptional…

3 Reasons the Rangers Are 2022 Stanley Cup Contenders

Brendan Azoff | January 6, 2022

After a convincing 4-1 win on Monday night over the Oilers, the New York Rangers sat atop the NHL standings with 48 points. They had just defeated the defending Stanley…

Rangers Really Need Miller, Lafreniere & Kakko to Step Up in 2022

Brendan Azoff | December 31, 2021

Another year has come and gone. It has been a whirlwind: life returned to normal before a brutal winter came and zapped us back to the all-too-familiar COVID reality. Sports…

Rangers Have Big Decisions to Make Before 2022 Trade Deadline

Brendan Azoff | December 27, 2021

There is a lot to like about the 2021-22 New York Rangers. They seemingly found the right head coach in Gerard Gallant, star power is evident up and down the…

Rangers’ Berard Poised For Big World Juniors For Team USA

Brendan Azoff | December 17, 2021

Brett Berard is a high-powered forward whose skill is evident. At 5-foot-9, the undersized winger plummeted to the fifth round in the 2020 NHL Draft despite finishing third on the…

5 Takeaways From Rangers’ First 25 Games – 2021-22

Brendan Azoff | December 9, 2021

The New York Rangers sit at 17-5-3 through their first 25 games. Take a second, Rangers fans — re-read that, and smile. It has been a phenomenal start for a…

Rangers’ Julien Gauthier Taking Advantage of Opportunity

Brendan Azoff | November 28, 2021

In the NHL, adversity breeds opportunity. For New York Rangers’ forward Julien Gauthier, that expression could not be more accurate. When Sammy Blais suffered a horrific knee injury that will…

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