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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!

New York Rangers Would Benefit From Devils Passing Hurricanes

Brendan Azoff | March 20, 2023

A seven-game point streak for the New York Rangers has them sitting comfortably in the third spot in the Metropolitan Division. They hold a 12-point lead on the New York…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Rangers

Rangers Need Filip Chytil to Find His Scoring Touch

Brendan Azoff | March 14, 2023

It has certainly been a tumultuous two-plus weeks for the New York Rangers. The chaos of the trade deadline led directly into a three-game stretch which has seen the Blueshirts…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers Should Take Patrick Kane Off First Power-Play Unit

Brendan Azoff | March 7, 2023

General manager Chris Drury and the New York Rangers went for the marquee names this past trade deadline. First, they added Vladimir Tarasenko in a trade with the St. Louis…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Rangers

New York Rangers: Ryan Lindgren’s Injury Emphasizes His Value

Brendan Azoff | February 27, 2023

Ryan Lindgren has been a workhorse on defense for the New York Rangers since he became an NHL regular in 2019-20. Acquired in the trade that sent Rick Nash to…

Categories New York Rangers

New York Rangers’ Offense is Amongst League’s Elite

Brendan Azoff | February 17, 2023

After acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko, the New York Rangers now boast one of the most balanced attacks in the NHL. They have high-end players capable of taking over games on the…

Categories New York Rangers

New York Rangers Could Reunite with Tyler Motte at Deadline

Brendan Azoff | February 11, 2023

General manager Chris Drury pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade, acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Sammy Blais, Hunter Skinner, a…

Categories New York Rangers, Trade Deadline

New York Rangers’ 2023 Trade Targets: Luke Schenn

Brendan Azoff | February 3, 2023

With All-Star weekend arriving and the March 3rd NHL Trade Deadline fast approaching, every general manager is starting to scour the league for the best available options. Chris Drury and…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Transactions

Rangers’ Gerard Gallant Needs to Alter His Lineup Approach

Brendan Azoff | January 27, 2023

Line shuffling and the New York Rangers seem to be synonymous this season. Head coach Gerard Gallant has habitually changed the lines mid-game and on off days, overthinking and mismanaging…

Categories New York Rangers

New York Rangers: 3 Keys to Defeating the Boston Bruins

Brendan Azoff | January 19, 2023

The Boston Bruins head to Madison Square Garden Thursday night to take on the New York Rangers, in a battle that features a lot of firepower. Boston currently sits atop…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ Adam Fox Eyeing His Second Norris Trophy

Brendan Azoff | January 14, 2023

The New York Rangers are 13-2-2 over their last 17 games. They currently are riding a seven-game point streak and have risen to third place in the tightly contested Metropolitan…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ Jacob Trouba Could Benefit From a Defensive Pair Switch

Brendan Azoff | January 10, 2023

As the New York Rangers enter the second half of the 2022-23 season, one glaring puzzle piece remains out of place. Newly appointed captain, Jacob Trouba, has been a disappointment…

Categories New York Rangers

3 Takeaways From Rangers’ 2-1 Shootout Loss to Lightning

Brendan Azoff | December 30, 2022

The New York Rangers ended 2022 on a down note, dropping a hard-fought game against the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Igor Shesterkin were brilliant in net, stopping…

Categories New York Rangers
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