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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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Reilly Smith, Rangers
2024-07-01
The New York Rangers began the 2024 free agency period with an underwhelming start as most of their top targets…
EJ Emery, Rangers
2024-06-29
The New York Rangers ultimately chose to stick with their 30th overall pick in the 2024 NHL entry draft despite…
Steven Stamkos, Patrick Kane, Rangers
2024-06-28
The New York Rangers are expected to make some major changes to their roster when the free agency market opens…
Trevor Zegras, Rangers
2024-06-26
The New York Rangers are expected to make a large splash this offseason. There have been rumors tying the Blueshirts…
Brett Pesce, Rangers
2024-06-26
The New York Rangers are in dire need of a change to their defensive corps. Jacob Trouba had an abysmal…
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) (New York Rangers)
2024-06-25
The New York Rangers will undoubtedly be targeting a right winger when the free agency market opens on July 1st.…
Jonathan Marchessault, Rangers
2024-06-21
The New York Rangers have less than two weeks until free agency opens on July 1st. There are still multiple…
Apr 23, 2024; New York, New York, USA;  New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) skates across the blue line against the Washington Capitals during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
2024-06-20
The New York Rangers recently signed Kaapo Kakko to a one-year deal after the winger became a restricted free agent…
Tyler Toffoli, Rangers
2024-06-18
The New York Rangers are currently exploring options for a first-line right winger to play alongside Mika Zibanejad and Chris…
Dec 20, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner (16) steals the puck away from New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
2024-06-17
The New York Rangers are expected to pursue a new right winger for their first line this offseason. There are…