About Eric Willsen

Eric Willsen is a recent graduate from Stetson University. After following the New York Rangers for over a decade, he decided to begin pursuing a career in sports journalism. Eric aims to inform and entertain hockey fans around the world, writing Rangers articles for Empire Sports Media and producing the Fireside Rangers podcast.
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Bryce McConnell-Barker, Rangers
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2024-07-24

What to expect from the Rangers’ top center prospect in his 1st full AHL season

The New York Rangers have an abundance of talent in their prospect pool, including top names such as Brennan Othmann…
May 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) skates across center ice against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
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2024-07-23

How the Rangers can fix their disastrous 2nd power play unit this season

The New York Rangers scored a total of 65 power-play goals last season while earning a respectable 26.4% success rate…
May 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow (21) celebrates his game-winning overtime goal with teammates in game two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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2024-07-19

Rangers: 5 exciting must-watch games to mark on your calendar for 2024-25

The New York Rangers announced their schedule for the 2024-25 NHL season at the beginning of July. After winning the…
Apr 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) shoots and scores a goal past New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
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2024-07-13

Rangers sign rising depth defenseman to 2-year bridge deal

The New York Rangers have checked another item off the summer to-do list by locking up depth defenseman Braden Schneider…
Brett Berard takes part in the Rangers Prospect Development Camp at the Rangers Training facility in Tarrytown July 12, 2022.
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2024-07-11

Rangers’ exciting forward prospect adds new skillset to his game during Development Camp

The New York Rangers have officially concluded their 2024 development camp. Numerous top prospects hit the ice to work on…
Reilly Smith, Rangers
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2024-07-10

Could the Rangers’ split up their elite 2nd-line to maximize their biggest free-agent signing?

While the New York Rangers may not have had as exciting an offseason as fans would have hoped for, it’s…
New York Rangers left wing Brennan Othmann (78) looks out during warmups before a game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden
2024-07-07

Why the Rangers’ top prospect won’t receive an NHL roster spot this season

The New York Rangers are still in need of an elite winger for their first line. There are multiple options…
Reilly Smith, Rangers
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2024-07-03

Have the Rangers done enough to solve their 1RW problems?

The New York Rangers needed to target an elite right winger to play on the first line when free agency…
Reilly Smith, Rangers
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2024-07-01

Rangers trade for elite Stanley Cup-winning forward from Pittsburgh Penguins

The New York Rangers began the 2024 free agency period with an underwhelming start as most of their top targets…
EJ Emery, Rangers
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2024-06-29

The Rangers stole an elite defenseman prospect with their 1st-round pick

The New York Rangers ultimately chose to stick with their 30th overall pick in the 2024 NHL entry draft despite…