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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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New York Rangers right wing Blake Wheeler
2024-02-17

Rangers: Another season-ending injury creates a problem for trade deadline plans

The New York Rangers may be on a six-game win streak, but it hasn’t come without any casualties. In the…
New York Rangers center Jonny Brodzinski (22) attempts a shot against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at Madison Square Garden
2024-02-14

Will this Rangers depth player prevent the team from trading for a new center?

The New York Rangers have two items on their shopping list at this season’s trade deadline: a first-line right winger…
New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette watches the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena
2024-02-11

Should the Rangers go all-in at the trade deadline this season?

The New York Rangers are anticipated to be buyers at the trade deadline this season but have yet to make…
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrates with center Rem Pitlick (20) against the Chicago Blackhawks after the game at the United Center
2024-02-10

Rangers’ Zibanejad becomes franchise leader in OT goals in sloppy 4-3 win over Chicago

The New York Rangers took down the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night by a score of 4-3 in overtime. The…
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) scores past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the third period at the United Center
2024-02-10

The Rangers are on a 4-game win streak but their major problems are still showing

The New York Rangers appear to have turned things around on paper, as the Blueshirts are on a four-game win…
From left, Adam Sykora and Brennan Othmann take part in the Rangers Prospect Development Camp at the Rangers Training facility in Tarrytown July 12, 2022
2024-02-09

What should the Rangers be willing to give up at the trade deadline?

The New York Rangers will be buyers at this season’s trade deadline, as they intend to acquire at least two…
New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) gets ready for play to resume in the third period against the San Jose Sharks at Madison Square Garden
2024-02-07

Who should be the Rangers’ starting goaltender moving forward?

The New York Rangers‘ goaltending this season has been the opposite of what everyone expected. Superstar Igor Shesterkin has taken…
New York Rangers celebrate the 2-1 victory over Colorado Avalanche after the overtime period at Madison Square Garden
2024-02-07

The Rangers’ most recent victory could be a turning point to get their season back on track

Despite being in a slump recently, the New York Rangers managed to take down the Colorado Avalanche Monday night in…
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrates with goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) after a 5-2 win against the New Jersey Devils in game six of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden
2024-02-05

3 keys to saving the Rangers’ season following the All-Star break

The New York Rangers‘ bye week came to a close Sunday afternoon as they held their first practice following the…
New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) gets focussed in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre
2024-02-04

Rangers: Shesterkin and Trocheck win the 2024 All-Star Game, beat Laviolette in the finals

The New York Rangers had two players representing the organization at the 2024 All-Star Game this year, Igor Shesterkin and…

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