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About Tom Castro

Tom grew up a New York Rangers fan and general fan of the NHL in White Plains, NY, and has been preparing for and then pursuing a career in sports media ever since. He most recently worked for thehockeywriters.com covering the Rangers and other NHL topics, and before that spent 10 years with STATS LLC, a sports journalism and data company in the Chicago area. Prior to his time with STATS, Tom worked for a decade as a writer and editor for The Associated Press in New York City, covering the NHL along with numerous other sports. His career began with a stint as a reporter with a suburban New York Gannett newspaper, covering the Rangers and Devils, along with other area pro teams.

NHL: New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils
2025-04-27

Why Rangers might finally get Braden Schneider they’ve always envisioned after shoulder surgery

The New York Rangers should benefit greatly having a healthy Braden Schneider on their defense corps next season.
NHL: San Jose Sharks at Vancouver Canucks
2025-04-23

Why Rick Tocchet would be perfect coaching hire for Rangers team in transition

Breaking down why the New York Rangers should seriously consider Rick Tocchet to be their next coach.
NHL: Vancouver Canucks at New York Rangers
2025-04-20

Rangers lack of leadership sabotaged season, threatens team’s future

Breaking down the New York Rangers lack of leadership on the roster as key reason for failed season.
NHL: New York Rangers at New York Islanders
2025-04-14

Mika Zibanejad’s late-season surge could impact his murky Rangers future 1 way or other

What does the future hold for New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad, who's closing out a miserable season with some…
NHL: Minnesota Wild at New York Rangers
2025-04-03

Why Gabe Perreault arrival latest changing of the guard for Rangers

The New York Rangers are trusting their young players to play important minutes down the stretch of the season when…
NHL: Vancouver Canucks at New York Rangers
2025-03-23

Why Rangers’ need to play rookie in top 6 isn’t just about future with playoff berth not assured

Breaking down why rookie Brennan Othmann should be playing more minutes as New York Rangers push for playoff spot.
NHL: New York Rangers at Minnesota Wild
2025-03-19

Why it’s time for Rangers to try out long-term Adam Fox-Braden Schneider pairing

Breaking down why the New York Rangers should explore a defense pairing with Adam Fox and Braden Schneider.
NHL: New York Rangers at Winnipeg Jets
2025-03-12

Rangers’ familiar third-line issues taking toll on playoff hopes

Once again, the New York Rangers must address issues with their third line.
NHL: Vegas Golden Knights at New York Rangers
2025-03-11

Should Alexis Lafreniere be playing for his Rangers future during stretch run

Breaking down Alexis Lafreniere's future with the New York Rangers amid an exasperating 2024-25 season.
NHL: St. Louis Blues at New York Rangers
2025-02-27

Zac Jones getting wish to play at most critical moment of Rangers season

Zac Jones gets his long-awaited opportunity for extended playing time with the New York Rangers following the upper-body injury sustained…