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.

Mar 29, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette instructs his team as left wings Artemi Panarin (10), Chris Kreider (20) and Brennan Othmann (78) look on against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

All the cards are against the Rangers despite their current standing

Dec 31, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella reacts to game play against the San Jose Sharks as right wing Matvei Michkov (39), left wing Joel Farabee (86) and center Sean Couturier (14) watch the play during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Could a reunion with former coach potentially happen in the offseason?

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) and center J.T. Miller (8) celebrate after a 5-3 win against the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Can this Rangers team handle the pressure over the last remaining games?

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

Grading Igor Shestekin’s performance against the Vancouver Canucks

Mar 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

Grading NY Rangers goaltending against the Maple Leafs

New York Rangers v Columbus Blue Jackets

New York Rangers have a tough hill to climb approaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Mar 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) awaits a pass against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Predicting the Rangers Standings for the end of the 2024-25 season

Nashville Predators v New York Rangers

Could Brett Berard crack the New York Rangers' top six in the future?

Mar 2, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (18) fights for the puck against Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Grading the trade deadline for the NY Rangers

Mar 2, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) and New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) talk to one another during the second period against the Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

3 Bold Predictions for the rest of the 2024-25 season

New York Islanders v New York Rangers

J.T. Miller needed the Rangers as much as the Rangers needed J.T. Miller

Feb 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers starting lineup (L to R) right wing Artemi Panarin (10) and left wing J.T. Miller (8) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) and defensemen K'Andre Miller (79) and Will Borgen (17) stand for the national anthem against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

One trade the Rangers should make at the deadline, and one they need to avoid

Feb 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The New York Rangers bench congratulates defenseman Adam Fox (23) on his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Did Adam Fox’s injury sink the New York Rangers' season?

Feb 25, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

Rangers Fan Favorite could be shopped around at the deadline

New York Rangers v New York Islanders

The New York Rangers have leadership, they just have to step up to the plate

New York Rangers v Pittsburgh Penguins

Three bad contracts the New York Rangers should shed at all cost