# ![@vzmercogliano Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::339972750.png) @vzmercogliano Vince Z. Mercogliano

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"I'm hearing #NYR are on the verge of their first move of the retool. A trade that sends Carson Soucy to the #Isles is brewing. No official announcement yet as they work out the particulars but expect him to be held out of the lineup tonight for roster management"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2015851917843349866)  2026-01-26T18:18Z 64.2K followers, 876.7K engagements


"#NYR practice look: Miller - Zibanejad - Perreault Cuylle - Trocheck - Lafrenire Othmann - Laba - Raddysh Brodzinski - Carrick - Rempe Gavrikov - Schneider Robertson - Borgen Vaakanainen - Morrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2018364312851521704)  2026-02-02T16:42Z 64.2K followers, 34.9K engagements


"#NYR are giving the guys who've been playing big minutes a day off the ice. They're here just for meetings and the like. It's mostly bottom-sixers and young guys on the ice for practice right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2018734024336814517)  2026-02-03T17:11Z 64.2K followers, 19.9K engagements


"The Panarin-to-LA trade as first reported by @AdamSchefter and @emilymkaplan is for forward prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick. It'll be the better of LA's two thirds but if the Kings win one playoff round it becomes a second. If they win two rounds they'll add a [----] fourth-rounder per source. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019142586632421846 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019142586632421846"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019142586632421846)  2026-02-04T20:14Z 64.2K followers, 135.1K engagements


"Ultimately LA was the team Panarin picked and the only one he green-lighted the #NYR to make a deal with according to a source. That's how most expected it would go. Greentree was ranked No. [---] on @coreypronman's recent U-23 list and the No. [--] LA prospect not yet in the NHL. The Panarin-to-LA trade as first reported by @AdamSchefter and @emilymkaplan is for forward prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick. It'll be the better of LA's two thirds but if the Kings win one playoff round it becomes a second. If they win two rounds The Panarin-to-LA trade as first reported by"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019144195597037609)  2026-02-04T20:21Z 64.2K followers, 153.7K engagements


"#NYR also retain 50% of Panarin's salary per source"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019145099582591071)  2026-02-04T20:24Z 64.2K followers, 19.1K engagements


"An important point to clarify here: Panarin (more specifically his agent) talked to several teams including some into the final hours in an effort to negotiate and decide where he wanted to go. He ultimately chose the Kings and told #NYR to make the trade with them but there were other teams he considered right up until the end. LA's ability to extend him gave them an advantage over some of the others we reported in recent days. Ultimately LA was the team Panarin picked and the only one he green-lighted the #NYR to make a deal with according to a source. That's how most expected it would go."  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019163666759970933)  2026-02-04T21:38Z 64.2K followers, 96.1K engagements


"Artemi Panarin is considered by many the best free-agent signing in #NYR history. He electrified MSG and gave fans many thrilling moments but his final legacy is more complicated than that. My thoughts on the unceremonious end of a memorable era https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007685/2026/02/04/artemi-panarin-trade-rangers-nhl-legacy/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007685/2026/02/04/artemi-panarin-trade-rangers-nhl-legacy/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019169421915566284)  2026-02-04T22:01Z 64.2K followers, 31.1K engagements


"Drury didn't want to get into which players he sees as building blocks or how long the retool might take vs. a full rebuild. "Were certainly not going to sit here and put a timeline on it." #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019210121184776669)  2026-02-05T00:43Z 64.2K followers, 107.2K engagements


"Why does Drury think a retool is feasible given the state of #NYR and how does he plan to pull it off "I understand and appreciate the question. I'm not going to go player-by-player on our team or players we're going to target in the league. I think we have a lot of really good players at key positions. It has not worked out the way we had hoped. We're going to continue to look back at decisions we made and choices we make and try and make better ones. But I can tell you I still believe in a lot of players in that room. We're going to try to build around some of them and try to keep pushing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019216133744656503)  2026-02-05T01:06Z 64.2K followers, 21.4K engagements


"Now that the Artemi Panarin trade is done what's next for the #NYR The fallout continues with my six-part to-do list (No. [--] has taken an inauspicious turn since I wrote this.) 👇 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023157/2026/02/05/rangers-drury-to-do-list-panarin-trade-deadline/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023157/2026/02/05/rangers-drury-to-do-list-panarin-trade-deadline/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019455799005688078)  2026-02-05T16:59Z 64.2K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Panarin said he talked contract with #NYR before the season adding "I dont know if I should say this but I feel like their offer said Were not sure if we want you or not. Thats why Im not signed." He said they re-engaged a little bit during the season "but not much.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019542027629916473)  2026-02-05T22:41Z 64.2K followers, 45.1K engagements


"Panarin on why the extension was important to him for whichever team he got traded to: "I dont like to switch teams back and forth. I played already with three teams in the NHL. I have two kids a dog a wife Its just too much stuff. And also I feel like I dont want to be rented for a couple months then go somewhere else. Im just looking for a team who wants me." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019542661292802301 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019542661292802301"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019542661292802301)  2026-02-05T22:44Z 64.2K followers, 85.5K engagements


"Panarin's parting thoughts on his #NYR tenure: "Six and a half seasons is a pretty long time A lot of good memories a couple conference finals. It was a great group of guys. Obviously when you're winning it puts you in a great mood every day. I have a lot of great friends here. Its a great organization too I was pretty proud to wear this jersey. And thank you to the fans. I have to make a video actually." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019543667636322808 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019543667636322808"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019543667636322808)  2026-02-05T22:48Z 64.2K followers, 39.9K engagements


"#NYR warmup rushes from MSG for game No. [--] vs. #CarolinaCulture: Miller - Zibanejad - Perreault Cuylle - Trocheck - Lafrenire Brodzinski - Laba - Raddysh Blidh - Carrick - Rempe Gavrikov - Schneider Robertson - Borgen Vaakanainen - Iorio Quick Martin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019555873669144594)  2026-02-05T23:36Z 64.2K followers, 11.7K engagements


"It's Goaltenders Night at MSG with Eddie Giacomin's jersey lit up in the rafters for the entire game and other tributes planned. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019562922834600133)  2026-02-06T00:04Z 64.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Former #NYR goalies (and one team president) John Davidson Gilles Villemure and John Vanbiesbrouck are here and were just acknowledged by the crowd during a commercial break"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019571440438374907)  2026-02-06T00:38Z 64.2K followers, 35K engagements


"Sullivan was adamant that scratching Othmann "had nothing to do with" the rule that keeps him eligible to go to the AHL during the break. This was a coach's decision based on performance. "Otter and I had a number of conversations. We had a conversation today (about) why I made the decision I made. I think there are elements of his game that have to continue to improve in order for him to establish himself as an NHL player." #NYR Some important context on the decision to scratch Othmann per @reporterchris's recent story about rules for the NHL roster freeze (which you can read here:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019611056109138011)  2026-02-06T03:16Z 64.2K followers, 47.4K engagements


"A friendly reminder for those of you looking for Olympic coverage: We have an excellent crew including @PierreVLeBrun @RussoHockey @ArponBasu @MarkLazerus and @hailey_salvian on the ground in Milan so make sure you're following them all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2020897173261443491)  2026-02-09T16:26Z 64.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Chopped it up with the fellas for about an hour yesterday. You can listen here 👇🏼 https://t.co/ueWAvJ37iW https://t.co/ueWAvJ37iW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2021240652709699967)  2026-02-10T15:11Z 64.2K followers, 10.7K engagements


"It's recording day for #TheFlyingV podcast and we're getting back to our usual format this week which means I'll be carving out time for listener questions at the end. Now is the time to get them in Ready. set. go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2021610943113757011)  2026-02-11T15:43Z 64.2K followers, [----] engagements


"🤌 Holy Mama 1-0 Italy place goes crazy here. Frigo beats Gustavsson. Holy Mama 1-0 Italy place goes crazy here. Frigo beats Gustavsson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2021680885695742230)  2026-02-11T20:20Z 64.2K followers, 15.1K engagements


"These games were so much fun to watch today. The combination of speed skill and execution from and in particular was next level 🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2022120325795000791)  2026-02-13T01:27Z 64.2K followers, 26.4K engagements


"Start your day with Episode [--] of #TheFlyingV podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/52iAYdF7NeJHKZkqt9SnA7si=RzXFb5TuRPWGJnSJx1ZMcw https://open.spotify.com/episode/52iAYdF7NeJHKZkqt9SnA7si=RzXFb5TuRPWGJnSJx1ZMcw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2022293399802441774)  2026-02-13T12:54Z 64.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Apologies for the delay on Part [--] of our centennial series honoring each of #NYRs [--] Cup-winning teams (things got a little crazy last month) but well continue it this morning with a look back at the 1932-33 championship squad and its revenge tour👇🏼 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7042191/2026/02/13/new-york-rangers-1933-stanley-cup-centennial-season/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7042191/2026/02/13/new-york-rangers-1933-stanley-cup-centennial-season/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2022309435654209800)  2026-02-13T13:58Z 64.2K followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Episode [--] of #TheFlyingV podcast 🚨 - Final assessment of the Panarin trade - @SpitsHockey GM Bill Bowler on new #NYR prospect Liam Greentree - Trocheck trade outlook Drurys resume and more Listen here 👇🏼 or on the Blueshirts Breakaway feed https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blueshirts-breakaway-a-show-about-the-new-york-rangers/id1066326306i=1000749412286 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blueshirts-breakaway-a-show-about-the-new-york-rangers/id1066326306i=1000749412286"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2021926686191714386)  2026-02-12T12:37Z 64.2K followers, 16.6K engagements


"The youngest member of #NYR's NMC crew -- and presumably a key piece they want to retool around -- turns [--] today. I anticipate we'll see Fox on the ice when the non-Olympians gather at the MSG Training Center for their first practice of the break this afternoon. Happy Birthday Foxy https://t.co/AnxYu8A5Ey Happy Birthday Foxy https://t.co/AnxYu8A5Ey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2023768543259697287)  2026-02-17T14:36Z 64.2K followers, 23.4K engagements


"Here's more from @MikeVorkunov on MSG exploring the possibility of splitting the Rangers and Knicks into two separate companies and what it could mean for the future 👇 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7054843/2026/02/18/madison-square-garden-sports-knicks-rangers-spinning-off/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7054843/2026/02/18/madison-square-garden-sports-knicks-rangers-spinning-off/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2024136865738092613)  2026-02-18T15:00Z 64.2K followers, 11.3K engagements


"Double-screening at #NYR practice today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2024152108484764070)  2026-02-18T16:00Z 64.2K followers, [----] engagements


"In the words of @PierreVLeBrun: Holy Mama This Canada-Czechia game has been bonkers 🤯"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2024180592351334645)  2026-02-18T17:53Z 64.2K followers, [----] engagements


"After taking a few days to digest the Artemi Panarin trade and speak to several sources I used my latest #NYR insider column to share my findings and answer FAQ about leverage the extension and the rush to get it done before the Olympics. Its all https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027926/2026/02/07/rangers-artemi-panarin-trade-extension-match/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027926/2026/02/07/rangers-artemi-panarin-trade-extension-match/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2020124216712901035)  2026-02-07T13:15Z 64.2K followers, 53.9K engagements


"Despite winning a Stanley Cup just two years into the franchises existence only five original Rangers remained on the roster when they won their second title five seasons later. My look back on the early evolution of the #NYR and the 1932-33 champions👇🏼 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7042191/2026/02/13/new-york-rangers-1933-stanley-cup-centennial-season/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7042191/2026/02/13/new-york-rangers-1933-stanley-cup-centennial-season/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2022711917400178704)  2026-02-14T16:37Z 64.2K followers, 12.3K engagements


"Some important context on the decision to scratch Othmann per @reporterchris's recent story about rules for the NHL roster freeze (which you can read here: As CJ wrote "Any player who dressed for at least [--] of his teams final [--] games before the Olympic break isnt eligible to be loaned out." Othmann would hit [--] of #NYR's last [--] games if he plays tonight thereby making him ineligible for an AHL assignment during the freeze. By sitting him the Rangers open the possibility of sending him to Hartford for the next few weeks to get game action. Morrow has already exceeded the limit so if he sits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019511004946649193)  2026-02-05T20:38Z 64.2K followers, 78K engagements


"#NYR head into the Olympic break with yet another loss 2-0 to the Canes. They were outshot 44-19 and shut out for the ninth time this season. Theyve lost [--] of [--] since Christmas and will now go over three months without a regulation win on home ice by the time they return"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019600409502040366)  2026-02-06T02:33Z 64.2K followers, 55.9K engagements


"I asked Trocheck if seeing Panarin get traded made the reality of the same thing possibly happening to him set in: It started setting in whenever he started sitting out. #NYR Vincent Trocheck on his favorite memories of playing with Panarin: It goes by so fast. It all kind of just blends together. Hes such a charismatic fun-loving guy. He always likes to have a good time make light of situations. Obviously hes a generational talent on the ice Vincent Trocheck on his favorite memories of playing with Panarin: It goes by so fast. It all kind of just blends together. Hes such a charismatic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019617222851981763)  2026-02-06T03:40Z 64.2K followers, 31.5K engagements


"Now that the Artemi Panarin trade is done here are the next steps Ill be watching for from #NYR once they come out of the Olympic break 👇🏼 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023157/2026/02/05/rangers-drury-to-do-list-panarin-trade-deadline/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023157/2026/02/05/rangers-drury-to-do-list-panarin-trade-deadline/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019805210944958736)  2026-02-06T16:07Z 64.2K followers, 14.6K engagements


"Newest #NYR prospect Liam Greentree with a three-point game tonight for @SpitsHockey including this goal. Hes up to [--] points (24 goals and [--] assists) through [--] games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019986529205252556)  2026-02-07T04:08Z 64.2K followers, 139.5K engagements


"Also a three-point night for #NYR prospect Nathan Aspinall including two goals. The [----] fifth-round pick leads the OHL with [--] points 26G and 45A) through [--] games. A big riser this season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2019987541454147810)  2026-02-07T04:12Z 64.2K followers, 52.9K engagements


"Our guys have a couple current #NYR (Gavrikov and Shesterkin) and former (Panarin Buchnevich and Namestnikov) making the cut for a hypothetical Team Russia 👇🏼 With @domluszczyszyn for @TheAthletic what would a Russia mens hockey team look like had they been in Milan We asked HHOFer Igor Larionov to pick what that roster could have looked like https://t.co/OBDyXvX7uW With @domluszczyszyn for @TheAthletic what would a Russia mens hockey team look like had they been in Milan We asked HHOFer Igor Larionov to pick what that roster could have looked like https://t.co/OBDyXvX7uW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2020190431263486171)  2026-02-07T17:38Z 64.2K followers, 21.9K engagements


"My final postmortem of the Artemi Panarin trade offers up all the nuggets I could find on how it all went down + the varying factors that led to the #NYR saying goodbye to the star winger and settling for an underwhelming return 👇🏼 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027926/2026/02/07/rangers-artemi-panarin-trade-extension-match/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027926/2026/02/07/rangers-artemi-panarin-trade-extension-match/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2020339730609827881)  2026-02-08T03:31Z 64.2K followers, 12.7K engagements


"With the Artemi Panarin trade done the focus for #NYR has turned to maximizing the return for Vincent Trocheck. @Peter_Baugh and I sifted through possible destinations with a pretty clear top [--] + several others with interest but notable hurdles 👇🏼 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033920/2026/02/10/rangers-vincent-trocheck-nhl-trade-deadline-destinations/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033920/2026/02/10/rangers-vincent-trocheck-nhl-trade-deadline-destinations/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2021222372947136909)  2026-02-10T13:59Z 64.2K followers, 14.3K engagements


"@Sullivan_NYR @Peter_Baugh We dont have any firm info that Carolina is offering him but were saying thats a guy who #NYR could/should be asking about"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2021247455392567309)  2026-02-10T15:38Z 64.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Our latest trade destinations piece takes a closer look at the teams were watching in the Vincent Trocheck sweepstakes #NYR 👇🏼 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033920/2026/02/10/rangers-vincent-trocheck-nhl-trade-deadline-destinations/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033920/2026/02/10/rangers-vincent-trocheck-nhl-trade-deadline-destinations/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2021428917266169878)  2026-02-11T03:39Z 64.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Look at ya boy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2022731624765624820)  2026-02-14T17:56Z 64.2K followers, 54.3K engagements


"All the non-Olympian #NYR are skating for the first time since the break including Igor Shesterkin (pictured below) and Adam Fox. Everyone is wearing normal colors and presumably full contact. https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2023835804489969673/photo/1 https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2023835804489969673/photo/1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2023835804489969673)  2026-02-17T19:03Z 64.2K followers, 24.6K engagements


"#NYR have been doing these 2v2 drills which are pretty fun. Heres a good look at Adam Fox digging off the rush and trying to set up Schneider at the backdoor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2024161205686874570)  2026-02-18T16:36Z 64.2K followers, 13.5K engagements


"BTW- #NYR have added a new patch to their practice jerseys. Doesnt sound like theyll use them for games though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2024161623582146772)  2026-02-18T16:38Z 64.2K followers, 18.6K engagements


"Heading home now to record the rest of this weeks episode of #TheFlyingV podcast. Lets see some questions to answer on the show by the time I log back on 👇🏼"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2024173047649874370)  2026-02-18T17:23Z 64.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Id like to say this was my intermission text to Sullivan but it was really just @Peter_Baugh. Either way it worked 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2024229572934291916)  2026-02-18T21:08Z 64.2K followers, 10.9K engagements


"Mika Magic and its not even March"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2024249622391046608)  2026-02-18T22:28Z 64.2K followers, 11.5K engagements


"What an awesome day of 🏒 and two rounds still to go This best-on-best stuff is well the best"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2024254248343543816)  2026-02-18T22:46Z 64.2K followers, [----] engagements


"I asked Sullivan about what they were discussing and why he likes Rempe in that spot: "He makes sight lines very difficult. He's a lot to handle for defensemen at the net front because he's so big and he's so strong. So if we're going to be able to put pucks in play and I think that second power play has to be a shooting power play he's a guy that potentially could be very effective there." #NYR Sullivan going over some net-front strategies with Rempe as the skate winds down #NYR https://t.co/EyN5sNtpI9 Sullivan going over some net-front strategies with Rempe as the skate winds down #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975591822249406611)  2025-10-07T15:59Z 62.6K followers, 35.6K engagements


"Heres a good stat for #NYR fans who are feeling optimistic as we begin a new season: The Rangers went a combined 107-47-10 (.683 PTS%) in their first seasons under previous coaches Gerard Gallant (2021-22) and Peter Laviolette (2023-24). Can we expect a similar bump under Mike Sullivan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975677890265292980)  2025-10-07T21:41Z 62.7K followers, 24.2K engagements


"#NYR warmup rushes for opening night from MSG: Cuylle - Miller - Zibanejad Panarin - Trocheck - Lafrenire Sheary - Laba - Raddysh Edstrm - Carrick - Rempe Gavrikov - Fox Soucy - Borgen Vaakanainen - Schneider Shesterkin Quick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975705609392496661)  2025-10-07T23:31Z 62.7K followers, 13.6K engagements


"The 100th version of the #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975714811544805871)  2025-10-08T00:08Z 62.8K followers, 15.3K engagements


"Nice takeaway from Cuylle on the forecheck followed by a setup for a WIDE OPEN Zibanejad streaking down the middle of the ice. He tries to shoot while turning though and appeared to miss the net entirely. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975717218714591638)  2025-10-08T00:17Z 62.6K followers, 11.2K engagements


"#NYR used [--] forwards and [--] D on that successful PK: F: Trocheck-Carrick Cuylle-Zibanejad and Raddysh-Laba D: Soucy-Borgen and Gavrikov-Schneider"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975719366168879550)  2025-10-08T00:26Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Conor Sheary has been active in this first period. Taylor Raddysh stole a puck and chipped it ahead with Sheary chasing it down and then returning the favor to setup Raddysh off the rush. Silovs with the save though. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975722267335172244)  2025-10-08T00:37Z 62.7K followers, 14.5K engagements


"Really nice effort here from Malkin to not only win the draw but also go get the puck. But Lafrenire gets caught puck watching and loses track of Brazeau who ends up wide open"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975726446791512313)  2025-10-08T00:54Z 62.6K followers, 34K engagements


"Borgen shot goes off the boards and Zibanejad was there to try and clean it up but Silovs makes a nice save. #NYR getting a little push here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975730194905510267)  2025-10-08T01:09Z 62.7K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Welp that wasnt the start to the Mike Sullivan era that the #NYR were hoping for. They go down to Sullivans former team by a 3-0 score with two empty-netters sealing their fate at the end"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975750328864674214)  2025-10-08T02:29Z 62.8K followers, 19.9K engagements


"How did JT Miller feel coming off the injury and only one preseason appearance Not great. Kind of what I expected. Legs were heavy today. I havent been having a whole lot of reps but that'll come with time. I know I'll be better next game. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975753685612343719)  2025-10-08T02:42Z 62.7K followers, 30.6K engagements


"Sullivan's assessment: "Weve got a long way to go to become the team we want to become. I thought we had moments in the game where we were playing the game that we envision that we can play more consistently but it's not nearly consistently enough. I thought the first period for whatever reason we had hesitation in our game. Some of it I think we can iron out. But certainly weve got a ways to go." #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975757898274730020)  2025-10-08T02:59Z 62.8K followers, 27.9K engagements


"Well have more for you in the morning but here are my initial takeaways from a forgettable opening night for #NYR 👇🏼 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6698965/2025/10/07/new-york-rangers-opening-night-sullivan-penguins/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6698965/2025/10/07/new-york-rangers-opening-night-sullivan-penguins/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975773497860456542)  2025-10-08T04:01Z 62.8K followers, 14.3K engagements


"First Vally report of the year doesnt paint a pretty picture for #NYRs ability to generate offense on opening night only one HDCF. ✍ Scoring Chances Report @NYRangers vs @penguins 😢 Data Courtesy of @csahockey https://t.co/4QX7sGOD5k ✍ Scoring Chances Report @NYRangers vs @penguins 😢 Data Courtesy of @csahockey https://t.co/4QX7sGOD5k"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975945986162983258)  2025-10-08T15:26Z 62.6K followers, 26.7K engagements


"#NYR are back at it for practice following last nights loss. Looks like the full cast of characters are here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975955736799904044)  2025-10-08T16:05Z 62.8K followers, 14.6K engagements


"Power play work now. Units look the same starting with Fox Panarin Trocheck Zibanejad and Miller. Trocheck gets the tip on Foxs shot here for the goal #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975958530416169104)  2025-10-08T16:16Z 62.6K followers, 14.2K engagements


"It looks like the lines will stay the same for tomorrow's game in Buffalo: Cuylle - Miller - Zibanejad Panarin - Trocheck - Lafrenire Sheary - Laba - Raddysh Edstrm - Carrick - Rempe D pairs are rotating but that may just be because they have [--] guys right now. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975965092488544349)  2025-10-08T16:42Z 62.8K followers, 60.5K engagements


"Practice is winding down but all the defensemen stuck around. David Quinn has been going over wall work pretty extensively with them for the last [--] minutes. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975966835981078678)  2025-10-08T16:49Z 62.8K followers, 22.4K engagements


"The #NYR struggled to advance pucks last night and obviously had issues generating offense but Sullivan said he thinks the problems started with the defensive-zone coverage: "I thought we vacated our net front a fair amount. We allowed them to get inside us a little too often and we gave up some high quality looks. I thought Shesty made a couple of big saves to keep it at one goal. For me that's the biggest area where I think we've got to do a better job just playing within structure. And then weve got an opportunity to kill plays by physically getting into people and getting the puck"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975980799309590952)  2025-10-08T17:45Z 62.6K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Sullivan on managing J.T. Miller who admitted he didn't feel great last night coming off a lower-body injury late in camp: "We're gonna have to take it day by day. Obviously J.T. missed a fair amount of training camp as did Bread. So those two guys are jumping on a moving train and when you miss that much time it's not easy to jump back into an NHL game at NHL pace even from a conditioning standpoint. I think those guys will get better with every game they play. I think they'll get better with timing and reads and all of those things. We'll take each day as it comes and we'll try to manage it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1975982223225467220)  2025-10-08T17:50Z 62.8K followers, 88.8K engagements


"Greetings from Buffalo First road skate of the season. Its optional but well-attended. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976310970701185275)  2025-10-09T15:37Z 62.8K followers, 15.5K engagements


"One of the positives from opening night that Sullivan expanded on this morning was the play of Mika Zibanejad. "I thought Mika played well. I thought he was on pucks. His skating I thought was evident. He had a couple of grade-A looks." Added: "Hes trying to hang onto pucks more in the offensive zone. Thats an aspect of his game that were trying to encourage him to do a little more of because hes big and strong and he can control play by just protecting pucks more and hanging onto pucks underneath the hashmarks." #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976335994707193895)  2025-10-09T17:16Z 62.7K followers, 27.7K engagements


"Bad pass from Will Borgen goes right to Jason Zucker handing Buffalo one of its best scoring chances so far on a silver platter. Igor bailed him out but that was a tough turnover. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976431043239608785)  2025-10-09T23:34Z 62.7K followers, 20.4K engagements


"Someone is going to have to explain to me how the official NHL scoresheet doesn't have Borgen charged with a giveaway on this play. Bad pass from Will Borgen goes right to Jason Zucker handing Buffalo one of its best scoring chances so far on a silver platter. Igor bailed him out but that was a tough turnover. #NYR Bad pass from Will Borgen goes right to Jason Zucker handing Buffalo one of its best scoring chances so far on a silver platter. Igor bailed him out but that was a tough turnover. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976434534779662765)  2025-10-09T23:48Z 62.7K followers, 13.7K engagements


"We have a scuffle around the #NYR net with Borgen and Zucker getting into it and many following. Borgen ends up in the box for removing Zucker's helmet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976446865395810572)  2025-10-10T00:37Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Lines without Trocheck look like: Cuylle - Miller - Sheary Panarin - Zibanejad - Lafrenire Edstrm - Laba - Raddysh #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976453943946539120)  2025-10-10T01:05Z 62.7K followers, 26.8K engagements


"Carson Soucy with a wrister from the left circle to double the #NYR lead and make it 2-0 with 5:14 to play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976459515609612435)  2025-10-10T01:27Z 62.7K followers, 10K engagements


"#NYR secure their first win of the season 4-0 over the Sabres. They pulled away with three goals in the final 5:14 but Igor made the lead hold up until then and finished with [--] saves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976462249918333070)  2025-10-10T01:38Z 62.7K followers, 12K engagements


"Sullivan has been taught the #NYR way. He said Trocheck is being evaluated and considered day-to-day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976468300193484986)  2025-10-10T02:02Z 62.7K followers, 21K engagements


"J.T. Miller gave Mike Sullivan the game puck for his first win as #NYR coach. "He made a joke about how long our video meetings are" Sullivan said. Then he smiled and added "They'll continue to be long until we get on the right page.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976469777389584439)  2025-10-10T02:08Z 62.7K followers, 20.6K engagements


"From last night in Buffalo: Mike Sullivan gets his first #NYR win thanks in no small part to Igor Shesterkin. But it may have a come at a cost with Vincent Trochecks status uncertain due to an upper-body injury. Where could that leave the Rangers 👇🏼 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/article/6705355/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/article/6705355/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976639371014177168)  2025-10-10T13:22Z 62.7K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Have you listened to the premiere of #TheFlyingV podcast yet https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flying-v-ep-1-allow-me-to-re-introduce-myself/id1637438055i=1000730960173 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flying-v-ep-1-allow-me-to-re-introduce-myself/id1637438055i=1000730960173"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976680053032534029)  2025-10-10T16:03Z 62.8K followers, 10.1K engagements


"#NYR took the day off so probably wont have an update until tomorrow. @ColinSNewsday @vzmercogliano @MollieeWalkerr Any word on Trocheck's status for tomorrow's game @ColinSNewsday @vzmercogliano @MollieeWalkerr Any word on Trocheck's status for tomorrow's game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976727498915557846)  2025-10-10T19:12Z 62.7K followers, 15.4K engagements


"Heads up about a new story coming your way tomorrow: With #NYR in Pittsburgh I spoke to J.T. Miller and Vincent Trocheck about their shared peewee experiences and blue-collar roots as well as local coaches who helped explain their lasting impact on youth hockey in western PA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1976848302307172829)  2025-10-11T03:12Z 62.7K followers, 12.7K engagements


"Vincent Trocheck (upper body) will not play tonight and is considered week-to-week per #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977032582492725671)  2025-10-11T15:24Z 62.8K followers, 98.7K engagements


"D pairs all look the same: Gavrikov - Fox Soucy - Borgen Vaakanainen - Schneider #NYR With no Trocheck #NYR lines are: Panarin - Zibanejad - Laf Cuylle - Miller - Sheary Prssinen - Laba - Raddysh Edstrm - Carrick - Rempe With no Trocheck #NYR lines are: Panarin - Zibanejad - Laf Cuylle - Miller - Sheary Prssinen - Laba - Raddysh Edstrm - Carrick - Rempe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977034887581618388)  2025-10-11T15:33Z 62.7K followers, 21K engagements


"With no Trocheck Lafrenire is taking his spot on PP1. That comes as no surprise. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977037171770196452)  2025-10-11T15:42Z 62.7K followers, 21.5K engagements


"PP2- Schneider Sheary Cuylle Laba and Rempe #NYR With no Trocheck Lafrenire is taking his spot on PP1. That comes as no surprise. #NYR With no Trocheck Lafrenire is taking his spot on PP1. That comes as no surprise. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977037984018186261)  2025-10-11T15:46Z 62.7K followers, 43.9K engagements


"Other option here is placing Trocheck on LTIR but my hunch is they'll let Prssinen play for at least a few games and then reevaluate. They'll accrue enough to make a recall soon if needed. But we also know they're comfortable carrying [--] healthy skaters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977038632205615532)  2025-10-11T15:48Z 62.7K followers, 23.1K engagements


"Here's more on the Trocheck injury and resulting fallout including lineup roster and salary cap implications and why they'll likely wait to make any recalls or other moves #NYR 👇 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6708880/2025/10/11/vincent-trocheck-rangers-injury/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6708880/2025/10/11/vincent-trocheck-rangers-injury/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977058151330726030)  2025-10-11T17:06Z 62.7K followers, 12.6K engagements


"Sullivan was asked if he sees similarities between the Penguins when he took over in late [----] and the #NYR today: "You could probably draw some correlation. What I'll tell you is that when I took the team over in Pittsburgh when I looked at the roster I felt like it was a roster that was deep with talent and had an opportunity to become a good team. When I look at this Rangers team I think we've got a roster that has a lot of talent and our challenge is to become a good team. And so that's the journey that we're going on right now. I think it starts with building an identity and that's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977059163324006690)  2025-10-11T17:10Z 62.7K followers, 32K engagements


"The #NYR are in Pittsburgh where two decades ago J.T. Miller and Vincent Trocheck led a wave of gritty young players that put western PA hockey on the map. "Its because of guys like J.T. and Trocheck." Let's take a pregame trip back in time 👇 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6707467/2025/10/11/miller-trocheck-rangers-pittsburgh-youth-hockey/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6707467/2025/10/11/miller-trocheck-rangers-pittsburgh-youth-hockey/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977139070494294271)  2025-10-11T22:27Z 62.7K followers, 23.9K engagements


"#NYR warmup rushes for Game [--] in Pittsburgh: Panarin - Zibanejad - Lafrenire Cuylle - Miller - Sheary Prssinen - Laba - Raddysh Edstrm - Carrick - Rempe Gavrikov - Fox Soucy - Borgen Vaakanainen - Schneider Shesterkin Quick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977140916772389320)  2025-10-11T22:35Z 62.7K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Penguins have had the puck for pretty much a full 3+ minutes to open this game with Crosby just getting off a quality chance that Igor stopped. I don't know if the #NYR have touched the puck on the other side of the red line yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977150673100939754)  2025-10-11T23:13Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"#NYR had their first possession last about [--] seconds before coughing it up and surrendering a 3-on-1 going the other way. Bad decision from Malkin there to go for the extra pass which allowed the Rangers to get back and deflect the puck away before any shot got off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977151262153228630)  2025-10-11T23:16Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Vaakanainen turnover leads to another odd-man rush with Connor Dewar hitting the post. #NYR really struggling early"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977151461978255805)  2025-10-11T23:16Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"After getting dominated for 7+ minutes the #NYR strike shorthanded. Carrick to Zibanejad for a 1-0 lead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977152466031407206)  2025-10-11T23:20Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Igor with a couple of saves on the doorstep including a windmill job on Filip Hallander. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977154473165459519)  2025-10-11T23:28Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"#NYR continue to get worked 5v5 so now they'll go back to the PK following a holding penalty on Gavrikov. Maybe this is part of the strategy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977155069578821695)  2025-10-11T23:31Z 62.7K followers, 11.5K engagements


"End 1P: #NYR [--] #LetsGoPens [--] SOG: 9-4 PIT Attempts: 21-9 PIT Hits: 16-7 NYR Turnovers: NYR 11; PIT [--] FO: 55% (6-for-11) PIT PP: NYR 0/0; PIT 0/2 HDCF: 6-3 PIT xGF: 1.57-0.33 PIT NYR have lead thanks to Mika's shorty but can't imagine they're very happy with that period"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977158535453511810)  2025-10-11T23:45Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@Nabers2HOF I think it's a switch they'll make in time but they wanted to give Morrow (and some other prospects) a chance to build confidence and work on aspects of their game in Hartford at least to start. I wrote about it last week: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6686791/2025/10/04/new-york-rangers-prospects-roster-lineup-2025-26/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6686791/2025/10/04/new-york-rangers-prospects-roster-lineup-2025-26/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977160466901155872)  2025-10-11T23:52Z 62.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Carson Soucy is down after going for a hit on Rickard Rakell missing and crashing into the boards. That's scary because he was going head first. He's heading to the locker room. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977163672746443255)  2025-10-12T00:05Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Adam Fox with a wrister from above the left circle to put the #NYR back on top 2-1 with 13:54 to play in the second. It was setup by a strong drive from Edstrm and Rempe that resulted in a quality chance and started the possession"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977165227289428322)  2025-10-12T00:11Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Sheary finds Cuylle at the backdoor and PP2 has a goal to make it 3-1 #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977166740628086971)  2025-10-12T00:17Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Dewar with a near shorty on a shot that Igor initially stopped but trickled through his legs. It never crossed the goal line though to maintain a 3-1 #NYR lead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977168322505425051)  2025-10-12T00:23Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"#NYR are now [--] for [--] on the PK (Tommy Novak had a great look for the Pens but missed the net) and now the Rangers quickly cash in on their second PPG following a too-many-men penalty on Pitt. Fox from the point for his second goal of the night to make it 4-1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977170420630471147)  2025-10-12T00:32Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Taylor Raddysh gets his first goal with the #NYR on Noah Laba's second career assist (and second of the night). Sweet backhanded feed from Laba on that one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977183912213594597)  2025-10-12T01:25Z 62.7K followers, 15.2K engagements


"#NYR start slow but finish strong for a 6-1 win in Mike Sullivans return to Pittsburgh. Special teams produced three of the first four goals then they were off and running"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977186333153222869)  2025-10-12T01:35Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"They ended up giving this goal to Rempe who joked that he scored from his stomach. I asked Edstrm if Rempe owes him anything for it. He laughed and said No that's all good. You go to the greasy areas you score goals right No one asks how. #NYR Silovs didn't stop him that time. Edstrm gets to the net and Carrick sets him up. 5-1 #NYR with 14:20 to play. Silovs didn't stop him that time. Edstrm gets to the net and Carrick sets him up. 5-1 #NYR with 14:20 to play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977192458610954632)  2025-10-12T01:59Z 62.7K followers, 21.3K engagements


"Sullivan on Soucy: "Still being evaluated." #NYR No Soucy to start the third period. #NYR say he won't return with an upper-body injury. No Soucy to start the third period. #NYR say he won't return with an upper-body injury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977198877213364677)  2025-10-12T02:25Z 62.7K followers, 21.1K engagements


"For a three-year span from 2021-24 the #NYR won a lot of games with the formula of special teams and goaltending. We saw glimpses of it on this road trip but can it continue as the competition stiffens Plus thoughts on Fox Soucy the 4th line & more👇🏼 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6709823/2025/10/12/new-york-rangers-special-teams-goaltending/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6709823/2025/10/12/new-york-rangers-special-teams-goaltending/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977360201368953235)  2025-10-12T13:06Z 62.7K followers, 16.6K engagements


"My guess is we see the same forward lines with Robertson stepping in on D. I wonder if theyll move Schneider up and play him on the left side with Borgen. Also expect Quick to make his season debut in net. #NYR @vzmercogliano Is it Mackey or Robertson tonite @vzmercogliano Is it Mackey or Robertson tonite"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977416139530760297)  2025-10-12T16:48Z 62.7K followers, 38K engagements


"So whatd I miss while I was flying during the Jets game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977421148037284147)  2025-10-12T17:08Z 62.7K followers, 14.5K engagements


"@jonmoxIeys Why are people surprised that people from Pittsburgh are proud of kids who made it from Pittsburgh lol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977461667824111702)  2025-10-12T19:49Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Lots of observations on how the #NYR have played through three games starting with special teams and Igor Shesterkin and extending to Adam Fox Mika Zibanejad Adam Edstrm Noah Laba and more. It's all here 👇 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6709823/2025/10/12/new-york-rangers-special-teams-goaltending/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6709823/2025/10/12/new-york-rangers-special-teams-goaltending/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977494234371440882)  2025-10-12T21:59Z 62.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Peter will have you covered from MSG tonight. Two notes on the lineup: - Brodzinski slots in for Prssinen who had a tough season debut in Pitt. He finished with the lowest TOI among #NYR forwards (9:24) with two giveaways a penalty zero shot attempts and a 1-for-5 showing on faceoffs. He did have an assist but posted a team-worst 22.29% xGF per @NatStatTrick. - I thought Sullivan would either shift Schneider to the left or move Vaakanainen up to replace Soucy but instead they slot Robertson in next to Borgen. It's a good opportunity for him. #NYR lines against Charlie Lindgren and the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977505850542657583)  2025-10-12T22:45Z 62.7K followers, 45.6K engagements


"Pretty impressive first period from the #NYR. They looked ready from the drop of the puck against the Caps who had their number last season and got better as the period wore on. You can see the gains from game to game. Now lets see if they can keep building"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977521927066689840)  2025-10-12T23:49Z 62.7K followers, 16K engagements


"#NYR ultimately came up short but there was plenty to like. One of the things that stuck out to me: The Edstrm-Carrick-Rempe line was getting shifts late in a game the Rangers trailed by one. Their highest TOI came in the third period. Cant recall that happening last season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1977551479117320267)  2025-10-13T01:46Z 62.7K followers, 24.3K engagements


"First #NYR game of the season so far with the regular TV and radio booths 👇🏼 Kenny and Dave on the TV side and Alex Faust and I on @ESPNNewYork for tonight's call. 3rd straight game vs a generational player as Rangers have faced Crosby Ovechkin and now Connor McDavid in consecutive games. Kenny and Dave on the TV side and Alex Faust and I on @ESPNNewYork for tonight's call. 3rd straight game vs a generational player as Rangers have faced Crosby Ovechkin and now Connor McDavid in consecutive games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978220924403884270)  2025-10-14T22:06Z 62.8K followers, 16.1K engagements


"#NYR warmup rushes from MSG for Game No. 5: Panarin - Zibanejad - Lafrenire Cuylle - Miller - Sheary Brodzinski - Laba - Raddysh Edstrm - Carrick - Rempe Gavrikov - Fox Robertson - Borgen Vaakanainen - Schneider Shesterkin Quick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978228044826345962)  2025-10-14T22:34Z 62.8K followers, 10.3K engagements


"#NYR pregame read on Alexis Lafrenire aiming to bounce back this season and how he's looked so far 👇 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6713463/2025/10/14/alexis-lafreniere-new-york-rangers-stats/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6713463/2025/10/14/alexis-lafreniere-new-york-rangers-stats/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978229578616209623)  2025-10-14T22:40Z 62.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Interesting to watch the chess game between Sullivan and Knoblauch. #NYR have last change on home ice and Sullivan has been matching up the Cuylle-Miller-Sheary line with Drasaitl-McDavid-Mangiapane. He's keeping Panarin-Zibanejad-Laf away and they've been effective as a result"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978238618549321889)  2025-10-14T23:16Z 62.8K followers, 10.9K engagements


"Good play Sam Carrick at the end of his shift staying with it on the forecheck and creating a turnover behind the Edmonton net. He set up Cuylle in the slot but Skinner made the save. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978240457982316717)  2025-10-14T23:24Z 62.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Sweet move from Evan Bouchard -- but an even better save from Igor Shesterkin. Bouchard toe-dragged around a diving Carrick for a clean look from the high slot then Igor flashed the leather for a big glove save. Still scoreless with 5:57 to go in the first #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978242233175269743)  2025-10-14T23:31Z 62.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Eventful shift there in the McDavid line vs. Miller line saga. First Drasaitl has a prime chance from the right circle that's saved by Shesterkin then the #NYR end up with some extended zone time and a couple good looks. Finally McDavid flies down on the counter. Igor save"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978243117863092474)  2025-10-14T23:34Z 62.8K followers, 29.4K engagements


"The chess game continued after this long shift. Knoblauch threw McDavid's line back out roughly two minutes later essentially daring Sullivan to go to Miller and Co. while they were probably still tired/recovering. Seems to be betting that McDavid's superior speed/conditioning will eventually wear the #NYR down if they're only going to use the Miller line against them. Eventful shift there in the McDavid line vs. Miller line saga. First Drasaitl has a prime chance from the right circle that's saved by Shesterkin then the #NYR end up with some extended zone time and a couple good looks."  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978244565116002770)  2025-10-14T23:40Z 62.8K followers, 37.6K engagements


"End 1P: #NYR [--] #LetsGoOilers [--] SOG: 8-5 EDM Attempts: 21-15 EDM Hits: 6-5 EDM Turnovers: NYR 3; EDM [--] FO: 70% (7-for-10) EDM PP: None HDCF: 1-1 xGF: 0.55-0.41 NYR NYR holding up well defensively against an explosive attack but have yet to score in [---] min on home ice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978245646432846240)  2025-10-14T23:44Z 62.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Edstrm has been racking up quality chances these first five games. Nothing to show for it yet but he's flashed quite a bit. We chatted a bit this morning and he sounded very encouraged by how he's feeling coming off surgery. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978252924816945498)  2025-10-15T00:13Z 62.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Trent Frederic puts the burners on and beats Urho Vaakanainen near the blue line then finishes the mini breakaway to put the Oilers on top 1-0 with 9:38 to play in the second period. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978253171597156455)  2025-10-15T00:14Z 62.8K followers, 10.5K engagements


"#NYR will get a quick chance to respond. Troy Stecher off for holding so here comes the first power play of the night for either team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978253510840852931)  2025-10-15T00:16Z 62.8K followers, [----] engagements


"#NYR had some decent looks including a couple from J.T. Miller but they failed to convert on back-to-back power plays. The drought continues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978255283676701138)  2025-10-15T00:23Z 62.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Carrick with a wrister off the rush that hits the crossbar. This is getting crazy. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978255472588185788)  2025-10-15T00:23Z 62.8K followers, 11.9K engagements


"👀 History at Madison Square Garden. Rangers have surpassed the 2001-02 Panthers (155:17) for the longest season-opening streak without a goal on home ice among teams that still exist. The now-defunct Pittsburgh Pirates are the only team with a longer streak (187:19 in 1928). History at Madison Square Garden. Rangers have surpassed the 2001-02 Panthers (155:17) for the longest season-opening streak without a goal on home ice among teams that still exist. The now-defunct Pittsburgh Pirates are the only team with a longer streak (187:19 in 1928)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978256288623521861)  2025-10-15T00:27Z 62.8K followers, 45.3K engagements


"Skinner with glove robbery on Carrick with 2:31 left in regulation. Unbelievable. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978270325453246873)  2025-10-15T01:22Z 62.8K followers, 20.3K engagements


"#NYR lose 2-0 despite another solidly played game. Theyre now the first team in NHL history to be shutout in each of their first three home games to begin a new season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978271746969997583)  2025-10-15T01:28Z 62.8K followers, 114.1K engagements


"According to @NatStatTrick the #NYR had a 15-3 advantage in high-danger scoring chances"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978276156508889515)  2025-10-15T01:46Z 62.8K followers, 35.1K engagements


"First @SNYtv hit with @mmargaux8 this season. Despite the results I think there are reasons for #NYR fans to feel encouraged 👇🏼"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978285274019848480)  2025-10-15T02:22Z 62.8K followers, 15.8K engagements


"The #NYR set an unwanted record as their home-ice scoring drought continues despite a 15-3 advantage in HD chances against the mighty Oilers on Tuesday. Captain J.T. Miller insisted they must stay the course and he may have a point. More from MSG https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6718013/2025/10/15/rangers-home-scoring-drought-record-miller-oilers/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6718013/2025/10/15/rangers-home-scoring-drought-record-miller-oilers/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978427376821280911)  2025-10-15T11:46Z 62.8K followers, 28K engagements


"Some more details and moves per source: - Will Borgen has suffered a lower-body injury and will not practice today - #NYR are recalling defenseman Scott Morrow - Trocheck must miss a minimum of [--] games or [--] days which dates back to 10/11 when he missed the PIT game #NYR are placing Vincent Trocheck on LTIR. #NYR are placing Vincent Trocheck on LTIR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978478193855127730)  2025-10-15T15:08Z 62.8K followers, 51.5K engagements


"If power play work is any indication Schneider is starting today's practice as the PP2 QB not Morrow. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978494568149463403)  2025-10-15T16:13Z 62.8K followers, 17.4K engagements


"On whether he thinks Borgen will play tomorrow Sullivan said Im not sure either way. I asked if he plans to get Morrow in and he said It all depends on the injuries. So sounds like he only plays if Borgen is out. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978511821943222539)  2025-10-15T17:22Z 62.8K followers, 29.2K engagements


"Sullivan on if he views scoring drought as a puck luck thing or #NYR has to do a better job of finishing: "Are there areas where we can improve and get better to try and help that finishing ability For sure but it's a really small sample size as far as I guess reading into things too much on either side positive or negative. We've liked the way that the team has trended as far as building the game that we're trying to build and we'll see where it goes. But from a process standpoint the coaching staff has really liked the game that we put on the ice the last few games.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978521743783530509)  2025-10-15T18:01Z 62.8K followers, 41.9K engagements


"OK people: It's time to record Episode [--] of #TheFlyingV podcast (I started typing the old name on the first draft. 😬) What do we have for questions this week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978524215637647375)  2025-10-15T18:11Z 62.8K followers, [----] engagements


"While #NYR struggle to score at MSG Chris Kreider is on fire out west with [--] goals in his first [--] games with #FlyTogether. @icemancometh is learning what we saw for years in NY: Kreider is a great net-front guy but not a big fan of talking about himself. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6721768/2025/10/16/chris-kreider-hot-start-anaheim-ducks/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6721768/2025/10/16/chris-kreider-hot-start-anaheim-ducks/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978833052664000589)  2025-10-16T14:38Z 62.8K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Stolarz robs Cuylle in the final seconds of the power play. #NYR can't buy one right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978968982309724390)  2025-10-16T23:39Z 62.8K followers, 10.7K engagements


"2-on-1 for Miller and Laf. Miller holds it and decides to shoot with Stolarz making the save. Frustration is starting to show now. Miller slammed his stick on the boards as he skated back to the bench. #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978980004953268671)  2025-10-17T00:22Z 62.8K followers, 10.1K engagements


"Looks like a slight tweak among the forwards: Panarin - Zibanejad - Cuylle Lafrenire - Miller - Sheary #NYR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978981115210633684)  2025-10-17T00:27Z 62.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Leafs maintain a 1-0 lead heading into the final period. #NYR scoring drought is up to 165:48. Last goal came from Taylor Raddysh on Saturday in Pittsburgh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978983956889440751)  2025-10-17T00:38Z 62.8K followers, [----] engagements


"A sudden cheer just went up in Scotiabank Arena. This is why 👇 Back-to-back nights with a HUGE home run from Andrs Gimnez 😤 https://t.co/aqjaIoGI6q Back-to-back nights with a HUGE home run from Andrs Gimnez 😤 https://t.co/aqjaIoGI6q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/1978993086555435279)  2025-10-17T01:14Z 62.8K followers, 15.8K engagements


"It was weird seeing Johnny Damon & others in pinstripes for the 1st time but I don't think anyone will top Youk. I feel dirty. #Yankees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/318776691113725952)  2013-04-01T17:27Z 58.4K followers, [--] engagements

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