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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 Bring 7-Game Win Streak Into Week of Rivalry Games

Brendan Azoff | December 19, 2022

A 5-2 loss against the Chicago Blackhawks on Dec. 3 was rock-bottom for the New York Rangers. They were out of a playoff spot, struggling to score and defend, and…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ Win Streak Sees Return of an Analytical Anamoly

Brendan Azoff | December 14, 2022

The New York Rangers are riding a four-game win streak after beating the New Jersey Devils, 4-3, in overtime thanks to a Filip Chytil rocket. It’s been the best stretch…

Categories New York Rangers

New York Rangers: 3 Takeaways From Win Over Golden Knights – 12/7/22

Brendan Azoff | December 8, 2022

After a thrilling and much-needed victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday, the New York Rangers followed it up with a 5-1 win over the NHL’s top team in…

Categories New York Rangers

Adam Fox Is Remaining Elite Despite Rangers’ Collapse

Brendan Azoff | November 30, 2022

Of the many elite defensemen in today’s NHL, few have been as consistent as Adam Fox for the New York Rangers since he entered the league in 2019-20, and while…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers Starting to See Cracks in Gallant’s Coaching Experience

Brendan Azoff | November 29, 2022

The New York Rangers have performed well below expectations through the first 22 games of the 2022-23 NHL season, highlighted by an ugly 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Rangers

Rangers Need to Reconstruct Their Fourth Line

Brendan Azoff | November 17, 2022

The New York Rangers have been wildly inconsistent this season, but no aspect of their lineup has gone through as many changes as their fourth line. Night in and night…

Categories New York Rangers

Onus on Gerard Gallant to Get Rangers Going

Brendan Azoff | November 8, 2022

The New York Rangers have had a rollercoaster start to the 2022-23 NHL season. They sit at 6-4-3 but already have demonstrated their streakiness, losing four in a row before…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Rangers

3 Takeaways From New York Rangers’ First 10 Games

Brendan Azoff | October 31, 2022

Up and down seems like an excellent way to summarize the first 10 games of the 2022-23 season for the New York Rangers. After a 3-1-0 start, four straight losses…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers Must Correct Early Season Concerns

Brendan Azoff | October 25, 2022

Sitting at 3-2-1, the New York Rangers have gotten off to a very inconsistent start. How they have played in the last two games against the San Jose Sharks and…

Categories New York Rangers

3 Takeaways From Rangers’ 7-3 Win Over the Wild – 10/13/22

Brendan Azoff | October 14, 2022

The goals kept coming for the New York Rangers, who followed up a victory in their home opener with another win, this time on the road in Minnesota. A power-play…

Categories New York Rangers

Sammy Blais No Longer Favorite for Rangers’ First Line

Brendan Azoff | October 5, 2022

There are six days before the New York Rangers’ season opener on October 11, but many roster questions remain. Spots on the first and second-line wings and the bottom six…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ Gallant Wise to Keep “Kids Line” Together

Brendan Azoff | September 23, 2022

As training camp kicks off, New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant addressed the media on Tuesday, going over his line combinations, injury updates, and his outlook for 2022-23. Those…

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