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Sam Henes

I'm a lifelong New York Rangers fan, originally from New York City. My passion for hockey was kindled in the vibrant atmosphere of Madison Square Garden, deeply rooting my love for the game. Currently, as a student at Georgetown University in Washington DC, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to cover the Rangers for The Hockey Writers.

Rangers 2025-26 Preseason Preview

Sam Henes | September 6, 2025

After a disaster of a season, the New York Rangers will look to get back to the playoffs in 2025–26. Expectations remain high, but there are still plenty of questions…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects, Season Previews

The Case for Mika Zibanejad to Be the Rangers’ Third-Line Center This Season

Sam Henes | August 27, 2025

The New York Rangers’ forward group will be different heading into this season. J.T. Miller will be back for a full campaign, but Chris Kreider is gone, and for the…

Categories New York Rangers, Season Previews

How the Rangers’ 2024-25 Season Fell Apart

Sam Henes | August 16, 2025

The 2024-25 New York Rangers were supposed to be chasing the Stanley Cup, not staring down the end of an era. Fresh off two trips to the Eastern Conference Final…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ 3 Best & Worst Contracts for 2025-26

Sam Henes | August 8, 2025

Last season was a disaster for the New York Rangers. They missed the playoffs, despite high expectations heading into the campaign. What’s worse is that over 68% of their cap…

Categories New York Rangers, Season Previews

What the Rangers Are Getting From 3rd Round Pick Sean Barnhill

Sam Henes | July 31, 2025

The New York Rangers selected defenseman Sean Barnhill with the 70th overall selection in the third round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Barnhill is a right-shot defenseman with size…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects

What the Rangers Are Getting From 2025 Draft Pick Malcolm Spence

Sam Henes | July 22, 2025

With the 43rd pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Rangers selected Malcolm Spence, a left winger from the Erie Otters who’s committed to the University of…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL Entry Draft, Rangers Prospects

The Case Against the Rangers Pairing Gavrikov With Fox

Sam Henes | July 16, 2025

The New York Rangers made a major commitment to Vladislav Gavrikov this summer when they signed him to a seven-year, $48.95 million contract that carries an average annual value of…

Categories New York Rangers

Gabe Perreault Should Be in the Rangers’ Top Six on Opening Night

Sam Henes | July 8, 2025

Gabe Perreault is the top prospect in the New York Rangers organization. He was selected 23rd overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and played two amazing seasons at Boston…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers Prioritize Defense at 2025 NHL Entry Draft

Sam Henes | June 30, 2025

The New York Rangers made eight selections at the 2025 NHL Draft, with six of them defensemen. With the organization’s blue line prospect pool thinned out in recent years, this…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects

What Matthew Robertson’s Extension Means for the Rangers’ Blue Line

Sam Henes | June 22, 2025

On June 20, the New York Rangers and pending restricted free agent (RFA) Matthew Robertson came to an agreement on a two-year extension with a $775,000 average annual value (AAV).…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects, Rangers Transactions

New York Rangers’ Biggest Free Agency Needs

Sam Henes | June 14, 2025

The New York Rangers are entering a critical offseason. One that has already seen Chris Kreider traded to the Anaheim Ducks, and that likely won’t be the only name missing…

Categories New York Rangers

Anaheim Ducks Acquire Chris Kreider From the New York Rangers

Sam Henes | June 12, 2025

After 16 years, Chris Kreider’s time in New York has come to an end. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff was the first to report that trade discussions between the New…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Ducks Transactions, New York Rangers, NHL News, Rangers Transactions
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