Rangers Hold Steady in Fan Confidence Poll
The New York Rangers earned a 4.12 fan confidence rating in Blue Seat Blogs' weekly poll after a mixed stretch.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hockey
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The New York Rangers received a 4.12 fan confidence rating in Blue Seat Blogs' weekly poll, which asks fans to rate the roster, farm system, management, and coaching on a 1 to 10 scale. The team holds an 8-7-1 record and sits third in the Metropolitan Division.
Why it matters
The poll offers a snapshot of fan sentiment as the Rangers navigate a mixed start to the season, including recent losses to the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers. Fan confidence can shape expectations around management and coaching decisions in New York.
The Rangers' 8-7-1 record and 4.12 fan confidence rating reflect a 1-5-1 stretch before the poll closed. The source does not report how many fans participated or how this week's rating compares with earlier polls.
The players
New York Rangers
An NHL franchise based in New York City that competes in the Metropolitan Division.
Blue Seat Blogs
A hockey blog that runs a weekly poll measuring fan confidence in the Rangers.
The details
Blue Seat Blogs asked fans to rate their confidence in the Rangers' roster, farm system, management, and coaching. The Rangers beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 but lost to the Los Angeles Kings 6-3 and the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in the same stretch.
Timeline
Oct. 26: James Reimer made his first start of the season and lasted 20 minutes.
Nov. 5: The Rangers play Philadelphia.
Nov. 7: The Rangers play at Seattle.
Season Trajectory
The poll is one weekly measure within Blue Seat Blogs' ongoing fan confidence series for the Rangers. The team's 8-7-1 record places it third in the Metropolitan Division as the season enters November.
Fans following the Rangers can track the upcoming games against Philadelphia and Seattle as the team looks to improve on its 8-7-1 start. The poll results suggest the team's fan base is weighing its roster and coaching decisions week to week.
The takeaway
Fan confidence in the Rangers sits at 4.12 out of 10, a mid-range reading that reflects a season still taking shape. Readers can follow the next two road and home games to see whether the rating moves.
What happens next
The Rangers play Philadelphia on Nov. 5 and at Seattle on Nov. 7.
Further reading
For more on the team, see Hockey coverage of the Rangers' season.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WMTR AM.
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