Justin Bonhard

Justin Bonhard

Joined: Jun 1, 2018

Justin Bonhard is an avid sports writer. Having nearly nine years of writing experience, covering all four major US sports, Justin has decided to stick to writing about Hockey. Currently, he contributes to Blue Line Station and is the Site Expert for Bleedin' Blue. When he is not writing, working at Costco, or being a Dad and Husband, he enjoys playing Hockey and taking photos as an amateur photographer.

Feb 13, 2018; Saint Paul, MN, USA; New York Rangers forward Rick Nash (61) during a game between the Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

Former Rangers great has yet to gain any Hockey Hall of Fame recognition

Oct 17, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) reaches for the puck in front of New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13) and New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

The Rangers missed out on a fantastic forward, and their division rival got stronger

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save on Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

3 free agents NY Rangers should target if they truly mean business

Apr 2, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Gabe Perreault (94) takes the ice against the Minnesota Wild for his NHL debut at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

How strong is the Rangers prospect pool heading into 2025 NHL Draft?

May 8, 2025; Tarrytown, NY, USA; New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan is introduced during a press conference at the MSG Training Center in Tarrytown, New York May 8, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Peter Carr/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Can Mike Sullivan get a Jack Adams Award nomination in his first campaign with the Rangers?

Mar 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

Who can fill leadership void created by Rangers trade of Chris Kreider?

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) skates against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

3 Rangers that are on thin ice next season

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) skate against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

3 Rangers that must have bounce-back seasons in 2025-26

Apr 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrates with left wing Will Cuylle (50) after scoring a goal in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

2 reasons why the 2025-26 season will go much better for the Rangers

Apr 14, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) celebrates with defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) and left wing Will Cuylle (50) after scoring against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

3 Rangers who will not return next season

Apr 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) comes off the ice after warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

K' Andre Miller stepped up when needed most in a terrible season

Dec 15, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) waits for a face off against the New York Rangers during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Two Rangers they wish they were able to take back

Apr 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) stops the shot in front of Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Igor Shesterkin's 2024-25 campaign was the worst of his career, but still better than most

Jun 1, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; The stick of Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) collides with New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the second period in game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Three free agents that should be targeted by the Rangers this offseason

Apr 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) picks up the puck in front of goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Chris Kreider era in New York might be over (and fans can feel it)

Mar 29, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) warms up before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Rangers' most reliable player might be their most overlooked