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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 Fans Get First Look at Reilly Smith in Preseason Game vs. Islanders

Sam Henes | September 24, 2024

Tonight (Sept. 24) the New York Rangers will play their first home preseason game versus the New York Islanders. Coming off of a 3-2 win against the Boston Bruins, the…

Categories New York Rangers

6 Takeaways From Rangers’ Preseason Win Over Bruins

Sam Henes | September 23, 2024

The New York Rangers kicked off their 2024-25 season against the Boston Bruins with a 3-2 win in their first preseason game, offering an early glimpse into the team’s potential.…

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Rangers Hire Marc Staal as Assistant Player Development Coach

Sam Henes | September 12, 2024

The New York Rangers have hired former defenseman and longtime alternate captain Marc Staal as a player development assistant, bringing a familiar face back to the organization in a critical…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Management

Rangers’ Lafrenière Is Ready for a Power-Play Promotion

Sam Henes | September 1, 2024

Last season, Alexis Lafrenière finally delivered the breakout performance that the New York Rangers and their fans had been eagerly anticipating since his selection as the first overall pick in…

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The Legend of Rangers’ Play-By-Play Announcer Sam Rosen: From the Booth to Our Hearts

Sam Henes | August 15, 2024

On Aug. 13,  a legendary chapter in New York Rangers history began its final act. Sam Rosen, the man who has brought the thrill of hockey into countless homes since…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers, Rangers History

New York Rangers’ Top 10 Prospects for 2024-25

Sam Henes | August 11, 2024

The New York Rangers are steadily building a bright future with a deep pool of young talent ready to enter the spotlight. Gabe Perreault leads the charge, whose scoring ability…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects

Rangers Need to Give Berard & Othmann NHL Ice Time This Season

Sam Henes | August 9, 2024

The New York Rangers are entering a critical “Cup or bust” season, but their roster still has some glaring holes. Fortunately, they have two promising prospects who could potentially fill…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects, Season Previews

Rangers’ Way-Too-Early 2025 NHL Trade Deadline Targets

Sam Henes | July 30, 2024

The summer sun is still high, and the 2024-2025 NHL season is months away, but it’s never too early to start dreaming about the trade possibilities that could shape the…

Categories New York Rangers, Season Previews

Rangers’ Focus on Lindgren & Schneider While Trouba Issue Remains

Sam Henes | July 20, 2024

Five days ago, the New York Rangers secured restricted free agent defenseman Braden Schneider with a two-year contract, boasting an average annual value of $2.2 million. This transaction leaves the…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Management

Rangers’ Potential 2024-25 Line Combinations

Sam Henes | July 12, 2024

After nearly two weeks of free agency, the New York Rangers have made only two additions to their roster: acquiring right winger Reilly Smith via trade and signing center Sam…

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Salary Cap Limits Force Rangers to Lean on Existing Core

Sam Henes | July 3, 2024

After two days of free agency, the New York Rangers seem compelled to give their core another shot at the Stanley Cup, largely due to their tight cap situation, no-movement…

Categories Free Agency, New York Rangers, Rangers Transactions

Rangers Add a Promising Young Defenseman in E.J. Emery

Sam Henes | June 29, 2024

Last night, the New York Rangers made a significant addition to their roster by selecting E.J. Emery with the 30th overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft. Emery, hailing from…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL Entry Draft, Rangers Prospects
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