| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Derek Stepan  Active"Lots of talk" that Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton is "listening" on deals for center Derek Stepan, according to the Ottawa Sun’s Bruce Garrioch. Stepan just played the first year of a six-year, $39 million contract, recording 22 goals and 53 points in his age-25 season. Garrioch says that "it sounds like" Gorton has been "busy working the phones," which makes sense, considering this group showed its warts this past season. But is Stepan the guy to move? Jun 18 |
| 2 | Mika Zibanejad ActiveMika Zibanejad scored a goal and added two assists in his first preseason game with the New York Rangers. The Rangers defeated the Islanders by a score of 5-2 and Zibanejad's name could be found all over the scoresheet. He scored a power play goal less than five minutes into the game and he picked up a pair of assists on goals by Brandon Pirri and Dylan McIlrath. The Rangers traded an important piece of their team (Derick Brassard) to acquire Zibanejad and they'll hope the young Swede will finally establish himself as a solid point producer at the NHL level. Sep 27 |
| 3 | Oscar Lindberg  I.L.Oscar Lindberg remains on track to return in early November from hip surgery. Lindberg underwent the procedure in May and the original timetable was six months. He had 13 goals and 28 points in 68 contests in 2015-16. Sep 23 |
| 4 | Josh Jooris ActiveAlthough the Calgary Flames declined to provide Josh Jooris with a qualifying offer, he's leaving with positive feelings about the franchise. "I definitely built amazing relationships in Calgary with the guys and within the organization," he said. "I was thankful for the opportunity they gave me and I learned a lot as a player. I was able to get my foot in the door and they granted me that opportunity. That was amazing. The two years I spent in Calgary were an unbelievable part of my career and part of my life." Although the Flames allowed him to become an unrestricted free agent by avoiding a qualifying offer, they still had some interest in re-signing him. However, the Flames needed to focus on other matters first and while Jooris waited to hear something more from them, he got an offer from the Rangers, which he agreed to. He'll spend the 2016-17 campaign on a one-year, two-way deal that will pay him $600,000 in the NHL or $350,000 in the minors with a guaranteed minimum total salary of $400,000. Jul 22 |
| LW | 1 | Rick Nash ActiveAfter a rough 2015-16 campaign, Rick Nash feels he needs to earn his spot with the Rangers during training camp. "I can’t speak for (others) but I know for me, as I get to the tail-end of my career, and you see these young guys come in with high expectations, you just know you have to prove yourself," Nash said. "Especially after the year I had last year, I’m here at camp to show that I belong on this team. For me I truly feel that way. You look at the numbers and we have so many forwards and you know that there’s going to be big moves that are going to be made. For me, I want to be a Ranger, I want to be in New York, so that’s all I’m worried about." Nash had just 15 goals and 36 points in 60 contests last season. At the age of 32, he's not so old that a big bounce back campaign would be shocking, but it's not a safe bet. Sep 24 |
| 2 | Chris Kreider ActiveChris Kreider feels like he got away from the style he wants to play with last season. "It's what I should've been doing last year and it's what I will be doing this year -- big, strong, fast, mean, imposing, getting to the net and playing a power forward game ... north-south," Kreider said. He admitted that his cold start got to him and he is anxious to come out strong in 2016-17. Kreider got a lift during the off-season with a four-year, $18.5 million deal, which has given him some additional confidence. Jul 27 |
| 3 | Michael Grabner ActiveMichael Grabner has signed a two-year deal with the New York Rangers. After a great rookie season when he potted 34 goals, Grabner has not performed very well at the NHL level and last season was his worst as he had only seven goals in 66 games with the Maple Leafs. He has spent most of his career with the Islanders and now heads back to New York, albeit with the Rangers. He has no fantasy value. Jul 1 |
| 4 | Brandon Pirri ActiveThe New York Rangers signed Brandon Pirri to a one-year, $1.1 million contract. The 25-year-old scored 22 goals in just 49 games two seasons ago, but his production dipped last year as he scored 14 goals and 29 points with Florida and Anaheim. In the right situation, Pirri might be able to hit the 20-goal mark. Aug 25 |
| 5 | Jimmy Vesey ActiveJimmy Vesey will make his preseason debut on Wednesday night. He will play alongside Kevin Hayes and Rick Nash in his first NHL appearance. Vesey played well at the prospects tournament for the Rangers in his first test and he'll look to do the same in prime spot during the exhibition schedule. Sep 28 |
| 6 | Nathan Gerbe ActiveThe New York Rangers have signed Nathan Gerbe to a one-year, $600,000 contract. The diminutive winger played only 47 games with the Hurricanes last season and his three goals and seven points won't excite too many Rangers fans. He has no fantasy value and is a bottom-six forward at best at this time. Jul 1 |
| 7 | Tanner Glass ActiveTanner Glass will be scratched in Saturday's Game 5 match against Pittsburgh. Through the first four games of the series Glass has not registered on to the stat sheet. He'll be replaced by Raphael Diaz. Apr 23 |
| RW | 1 | Mats Zuccarello ActiveMats Zuccarello has seen two of his best friends get traded away during the last two summers. Last year, the Rangers traded Carl Hagelin to Anaheim and this year, they shipped Derrick Brassard to Ottawa. "Don’t be friends with me," Zuccarello said. "Or else you might be traded. I know it’s the business, I understand that. Management is doing what they think is best for the team to make us better. But as a human being and a friend, I don’t appreciate it. I’ve lost my two best friends, and in that way I don’t think about hockey. Personally, I’m really sad to lose them." It'll be interesting to see how the loss of Brassard affects Zuccarello on the ice. Sep 17 |
| 2 | Kevin Hayes ActiveKevin Hayes' new two-year contract is reportedly worth $5.2 million. Hayes completed his sophomore campaign with the Rangers, scoring 14 goals and 36 points in 79 games. This agreement prevented the two sides from going through an arbitration hearing, which had been scheduled for July 27. It seems like a fair bridge deal for both sides, buying them time to see what type of player Hayes develops into. Jul 22 |
| 3 | J.T. Miller ActiveJ.T. Miller won't play in Sunday's pre-tournament game against Team Europe. Miller says he's fine after blocking a shot with his hand in the first pre-tournament game. Don't be surprised if Miller opens the tournament as Team North America's extra forward, as he and Dylan Larkin have been rotating onto the fourth line during practice. Jacob Trouba will also be a healthy scratch against Team Europe. Sep 11 |
| 4 | Pavel Buchnevich ActivePavel Buchnevich will make his debut with the Rangers on Tuesday. Buchnevich is making the move to North America after establishing himself in the KHL. The 21-year-old had 16 goals and 37 points in 58 KHL contests in 2015-16. He's projected to play alongside Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. "I try not to stay nervous," Buchnevich said via a translator, "but of course I think tomorrow I will feel it a little bit before the game." Sep 27 |
| 5 | Jesper Fast ActiveJesper Fast registered two assists in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday. Fast has 10 goals and 28 points in 73 contests in 2015-16. That's double the number of points he had in 2014-15. Mar 28 |
| D | 1 | Ryan McDonagh ActiveRyan McDonagh scored in Team USA's 4-3 loss to the Czech Republic on Thursday night. What an embarrassing display of hockey for Team USA throughout this tournament. They exit the World Cup having scored just five goals and finishing with a 0-3 record. McDonagh finishes the tournament as his team's leading goal scorer (two goals), while big names like Patrick Kane, Max Pacioretty, Blake Wheeler, Zach Parise and Blake Wheeler didn't find the back of the net at all in the tournament. It's back to the drawing board for USA Hockey. Sep 22 |
| 2 | Dan Girardi ActiveDan Girardi doesn't feel he needs to enter the season with a "chip on his shoulder." "I think I know myself," Girardi said. "I can play well. I’m not really worried about what you guys have to say, no offense. I know I can play well and be a factor." That's not the same as him being content with how things have gone though. Girardi said back in April that he didn't feel that he had the best of seasons, but he believes he can step up. Rangers coach Alain Vigneault is also upbeat about Girardi's chances of bouncing back after seeing him over the summer in skates and workouts. Sep 24 |
| 3 | Kevin Klein ActiveKevin Klein registered an assist in a 3-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 on Tuesday. Klein had been held off the scoresheet in the first two games of the series. He now has four goals and 18 points in 70 career playoff contests. Apr 20 |
| 4 | Marc Staal ActiveThe New York Daily News reported that GM Jeff Gorton was shopping defensemen Marc Staal and Dan Girardi. It was just to see if there was any interest as both players have no-movement clauses in their contracts. It never got to that stage as both are still members of the Rangers. Jun 25 |
| 5 | Nick Holden ActiveThe New York Rangers have obtained Nick Holden from Colorado in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in 2017. In 82 games with the Avalanche in 2015-16, Holden generated six goals and 22 points. Jun 25 |
| 6 | Adam Clendening ActiveThe New York Rangers have signed defenseman Adam Clendening to a one-year/two-way contract. Clendening will get $600,000 if he is in the NHL and $300,000 in the AHL. He provides depth for the Rangers blueline but could start the season with Hartford of the AHL. Jul 1 |
| 7 | Brady Skjei ActiveDespite Ryan McDonagh's return for Game 3 on Tuesday night against Pittsburgh, rookie Brady Skjei will play. Skeji, a lefty who normally plays on the left side, will slide over to the right and is expected to play with the captain. Through 36 shifts and averaging just over 18 minutes of work in the first two games of the series, Skjei has posted an assist with four hits, and eight blocks. Apr 19 |
| 8 | Dylan McIlrath ActiveWith a season in the NHL under his belt, Dylan McIlrath is hoping to secure a top-six spot in 2016-17. McIlrath was only used in 34 games, recording two points and 64 penalty minutes over that span. If he does end up earning an everyday role with the Rangers he will likely be one of the league-leading defensemen in penalty minutes. For that reason alone, it's worth keeping tabs on how the Rangers' defensive situation shakes out. Sep 28 |
| G | 1 | Henrik Lundqvist ActiveHenrik Lundqvist turned away 28 of 31 shots during the overtime loss to Team Europe in Sunday's semi-final match. Lundqvist was excellent for Team Sweden, save for the three goals. Marian Gaborik put one in from an acute angle along the goal line, and Tomas Tatar was able to bury both of his rebounds. Still, seven goals against in three games on 126 combined shots is pretty good in a best-on-best tournament. Sep 25 |
| 2 | Antti Raanta ActiveAfter signing a two-year extension with the New York Rangers, Antti Raanta might play a bit of a bigger role in 2016-17. Raanta appeared in 25 games in 2015-16, starting 18 of them, but starter Henrik Lundqvist might be used a bit less frequently going forward. Nothing is set in stone, but Lundqvist is 34 years old now and is playing for a franchise that has aspirations of going far next season despite their 2016 first round exit. With that in mind, Lundqvist might get a bit more rest during the 2016-17 regular season than he typically has in the past. May 3 |