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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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May 26, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) tends the net against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
2024-10-08
The New York Rangers have been playing a back-and-forth game with goaltender Igor Shesterkin. The Blueshirts don’t have an abundance…
May 7, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) celebrates his game winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with defenseman Adam Fox (23) and left wing Chris Kreider (20) during the second overtime of game two of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
2024-10-08
The New York Rangers have just one more sleep until the 2024-25 season begins Wednesday night. The Blueshirts will start…
May 5, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save in the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game one of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
2024-10-08
The New York Rangers are in the calm before the storm. They luckily have the world’s best goaltender playing for…
Sep 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Brennan Othmann (78) skates against the New York Islanders during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
2024-10-06
The New York Rangers wrapped up preseason, and now wait for the regular season to begin on October 9th. In…
Sep 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Zac Jones (6) skates during the third period against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
2024-10-05
The New York Rangers are finally ready to enter the regular season. After a long summer off, the Blueshirts are…
Mar 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) talk on the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
2024-10-05
The New York Rangers are looking to improve upon their success from last season, a President’s Trophy-winning year that ultimately…
Sep 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) scores an empty-net goal while New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) chases during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
2024-10-04
The New York Rangers concluded their 2024-25 preseason Friday night with a 5-2 loss against their divisional rivals, the New…
May 11, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in game four of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
2024-10-04
The New York Rangers are currently without superstar forward Artemi Panarin, who is out day-to-day during the tail end of…
May 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) reacts after a play during the third period 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
2024-10-02
The New York Rangers have two massive forwards in their system- Matt Rempe and Adam Edström. Both made their NHL…
Sep 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette speaks to reporters after a 6-4 win against the New York Islanders in the preseason home opener at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
2024-10-02
The New York Rangers have just a few preseason matchups left before the 2024-25 regular season begins. This means that…