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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: 3 Things to Watch During Preseason

Brendan Azoff | September 15, 2022

Well, folks, we have done it. We have made it through the offseason and arrived at training camp’s start. The New York Rangers are back skating, with rookie games against…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers Face Early Test With Season Opener Versus Lightning

Brendan Azoff | September 8, 2022

The New York Rangers‘ fairytale postseason run ended in a Game 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. After sneaking past the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes, the veteran prowess…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ Lafreniere Can Switch to Off Wing and Play Top Minutes

Brendan Azoff | August 17, 2022

All signs point to the New York Rangers promoting the 2020 first overall selection, Alexis Lafreniere, to the right-wing spot on the top line. For the 20-year-old forward, this would…

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Rangers’ Backup Goaltending Position Solidified with Halak

Brendan Azoff | August 7, 2022

General manager Chris Drury did the inevitable by trading long-time New York Rangers’ backup, Alexandar Georgiev to the Colorado Avalanche. To many, that move was easily predictable, but the part…

Categories Rangers Goaltending

Rangers Must Improve Defensive Coverage in 2022-23

Brendan Azoff | July 28, 2022

After a surprising and prosperous 2021-22 season, the New York Rangers have their sights set on winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup since 1994. A run that ended at the…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ Youth Must Overcome Pressure for Team Success

Brendan Azoff | July 21, 2022

The NHL offseason is still in full swing, but the New York Rangers roster is starting to look solidified ahead of the 2022-23 season. General manager Chris Drury did not…

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Rangers Free Agent Targets: Dylan Strome

Brendan Azoff | July 11, 2022

It’s no secret that the New York Rangers are searching for centers this offseason. With Ryan Strome and Andrew Copp testing the free agency market, general manager Chris Drury will…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ 2nd-Line Center Options for 2022-23

Brendan Azoff | July 7, 2022

The New York Rangers have historically been weak down the middle. Dating back to their playoff runs and Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2014, their center depth was always lacking.…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ Kreider Heading Towards the Rafters

Brendan Azoff | July 1, 2022

Chris Kreider has been a New York Ranger for the entirety of his career thus far. He has had his ups and downs, but there is no denying the numbers…

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Rangers Can Learn From Avalanche’s Play This Postseason

Brendan Azoff | June 22, 2022

The NHL is a copycat league. Once a team establishes itself as a successful franchise, other general managers look at its style and construction in hopes of replicating it with…

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Rangers’ Top 5 Goals of the Last Decade

Brendan Azoff | June 21, 2022

The New York Rangers have produced a lot of memorable moments for fans over the last decade. Whether it be during the regular season or postseason, there have been situations…

Categories Hockey History, Rangers History

3 Areas the Rangers Must Improve Next Season

Brendan Azoff | June 13, 2022

An unexpected run to the Eastern Conference Final ended with the New York Rangers falling to the defending Stanley Cup champion, the Tampa Bay Lightning, in six games. As the…

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