As we wrap up our report card series, Blue Line Station has been looking at the New York Rangers’ roster a lot from an analytical perspective. In the midst of that — the height of the roster came into interest. Here’s a look at the taller players on the roster and what they bring to the ice.
The average height of the New York Rangers’ roster is just over 6’1.5″, comprising five players under 6’0″ and nearly five who stand 6’5″ or taller.
K’Andre Miller, Carson Soucy, Adam Edstrom, and Matt Rempe represent the taller segment of the Rangers’ lineup. Overall, the Blueshirts exceed the league average height of approximately 6’1.3″ and have four players measuring 6’5″ or more, making them one of the tallest teams in the NHL.
Here’s a quick overview of the taller players on the roster and what they contribute:
3. K’Andre Miller, Carson Soucy – 6’5″
Despite their size, both Miller and Soucy have encountered challenges. Miller, at 25 years old, hasn’t consistently leveraged his height to impact the game physically, which has limited his effectiveness. Nevertheless, he managed to record 27 points over the season.
Soucy joined the Rangers in March after waiving his no-trade clause, coming from the Vancouver Canucks to strengthen the defensive lineup. However, his performance has fallen short of expectations, as he collected just three points (two assists and one goal) since debuting with the team.
Both players will be looking to move past the 2024-25 season and better utilize their size in the upcoming year.
2. Adam Edstrom – 6’7″
In the 2024-25 season, Edstrom played 51 games and scored five goals and four assists for nine points. However, he suffered a lower-body injury after a game against the Bruins in February, sidelining him for about two and a half to three and a half months.
At 6’7″ and 241 pounds, Edstrom has the rare ability to play all forward positions. Before his injury, he was a valuable player in the bottom six, averaging about 9:16 of ice time per game, bringing both physicality and a strong presence to the rink.
1. Matt Rempe – 6’9″
Rempe is the tallest player on the Rangers’ roster at 22 years old. He finished the season with eight points and 117 hits, despite facing challenges including an unjust suspension and tough calls from referees.
He consistently brought energy and made a positive contribution on the ice. The Alberta native has shown improved understanding of his role, focusing on specific aspects of his game, resulting in increased reliability on both offense and defense. His significant growth allowed him to average around 8:30 of ice time per game, an increase of about three minutes from the previous season, while also being known for his physicality as an enforcer.
The Rangers’ Giants
i like rempe and edström because it’s sort of like if frog and toad were 6’8 pic.twitter.com/ZYMDfmKkOa
— bry (@chicletsbian) January 24, 2025
Edstrom and Rempe frequently played on the same line, and given that they are the tallest players on the roster, it’s a natural pairing. On January 21st, they made history by tying an NHL record: their combined height of 13 feet 3 inches matches that of Zdeno Chara and Dougie Hamilton for the tallest combination of a goal scorer and primary assister on a single goal in NHL history.
When Edstrom and Rempe return to the ice next season, opposing teams will need to strategize on how to deal with their height, along with the other two Rangers players standing over 6’5″.
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