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New York Rangers Will Look To Keep Alexis Lafrenière

Last week, the New York Rangers announced that they’ll be “re-tooling” the team as they sit at the bottom of the standings. Rumors have been flying around about which players they’re open to trading, and who is most likely to stay.

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Why the Rangers should trade from their youth

The New York Rangers are embarking on their second iteration of a letter-inspired retool–let’s be honest, rebuild is more apt–and much like the last time, veterans on expiring contracts or valuable contracts must beware.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

NHL Predictions: January 23rd, New York Rangers at San Jose Sharks

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and trends, then makes predictions based on how the game might play out.

New York Comptroller candidate wants state to buy stakes in Rangers, MSG

The New York Rangers could be on the verge of becoming the NHL version of the Green Bay Packers, though in the largest market in North America. According

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NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / January 22

Struggling Rangers defenseman on Sharks ‘radar’ ahead of trade deadline

There’s a pretty good chance that New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury catches up with his San Jose Sharks counterpart — and close friend — Mike Grier on Friday, when their respective teams hook up at SAP Center.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Alexis Lafreniere News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

Should the Rangers trade Alexis Lafreniere?

The 2025-26 NHL regular season has not gone as the New York Rangers would have hoped, with effort issues plaguing J.T. Miller and other star players and

J.T. Miller News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

J.T. Miller Unwilling to Waive No-Trade For Rangers

It’s hard to believe that the New York Rangers and J.T. Miller are already in this spot with trade rumors. If it seems familiar, Miller was in this same situation last season with the Vancouver Canucks, before they dealt him to New York.

Braden Schneider News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 22

The Will Borgen contract will cost the Rangers Braden Schneider

As rumors fly regarding the Rangers retool, Braden Schneider’s name has come up numerous times. Outside of Vincent Trocheck, Schneider would bring back the biggest return as a young right handed defenseman with pedigree.

Chris Drury News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Rangers rumors: Chris Drury ghosting Alexis Lafrenière since retool letter as trade buzz gets louder

The New York Rangers are going to be a top team to watch ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline after general manager Chris Drury virtually waved the white flag on the 2025-26 season in the form of a retool letter to fans.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Rangers rumors: Artemi Panarin trade speculation runs rampant as he stays silent

The New York Rangers sent a letter to their fans, preparing them for a re-tool. That has led to everyone across the league preparing for the Rangers to trade for Artemi Panarin before the March 6 trade deadline.

New York Rangers News / NHL Rumors / January 22

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Panarin, Trocheck, Soucy, Schneider, and Zibanejad

Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet: The 33-year-old Artemi Panarin is over a point a game this season. The pending UFA won’t be getting a contract from the New York Rangers, and teams will be calling.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

NHL Rumors: Rangers Protect Miller, Capitals Circle Panarin, Kadri in Play

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers are drawing firm lines on who will and won’t be moved during their retool. Meanwhile, Artemi Panarin’s future is becoming one of the biggest storylines ahead of the deadline.

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New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Insider Addresses J.T. Miller Trade Speculation Amid Rangers Retool

New York Rangers GM Chris Drury’s statement revealing that the team is entering a retool has raised more questions than answers thus far. Outside of pending UFA Artemi Panarin—who is almost certain to be moved before the deadline—we still don’t really know who else could truly be in play in the Big Apple.

Artemi Panarin News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Oilers Acquire Artemi Panarin in Suggested Trade With Rangers

The Edmonton Oilers have been playing solid hockey and seem poised to make a deep run into the playoffs, but they seem to be a couple of pieces away from being considered the favourites to win the Stanley Cup this season.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 21

ECHL: Ryan McCleary Heads To The NCAA

Cincinnati Cyclones defenseman Ryan McCleary is heading to the NCAA to join the University of Nebraska-Omaha after spending parts of two seasons in the ECHL.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

4 Teams to Watch in Artemi Panarin Trade Deadline Sweepstakes

The New York Rangers, shockingly, released another letter to fans from general manager Chris Drury earlier this week, announcing a retool. It was clear that the team was going nowhere fast, and it isn’t all that surprising.

New York Rangers News / EasySportz / January 20

The New York Rangers Have Become a Joke

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers are a mess, and there’s no polite way to say it. Monday night’s loss in Anaheim to the Ducks — a franchise that feels more like a retirement home than a contender — was just the latest example of a team that can’t compete with anyone, anywhere.

New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / January 19

Rangers Center Becoming Trade Target to Watch

The New York Rangers are not rebuilding, as their general manager, Chris Drury, stated in a letter to fans, but there are major changes on the horizon.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Rangers’ Direction Is Correct But Management May Not Be up to the Task

Well, here we go again. Just seven years after the New York Rangers sent out the letter to their fans to announce a rebuild, the Blueshirts are back in a similar position.

New York Rangers News / Stadium Rant / January 19

New York Rangers Get A Reality Check

The New York Rangers began 2026 in grand fashion by decimating the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in the Winter Classic back on January 2nd.

Anton Blidh News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Rangers Recall Anton Blidh

The Rangers announced Sunday they’ve recalled winger Anton Blidh from AHL Hartford. They had an open roster spot after sending defenseman Connor Mackey down to Hartford yesterday.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / January 17

Mika Zibanejad's hat trick helps Rangers double up Flyers

Mika Zibanejad notched a hat trick to lift the visiting New York Rangers to a much-needed 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon. Artemi Panarin contributed two goals and an assist for New York, Brennan Othmann scored his first NHL goal and J.T.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Rangers GM Chris Drury announces retool in letter to fans

Similar to Jeff Gorton nearly seven years ago, current general manager Chris Drury wrote a letter to New York Rangers fans, stating that the team would undergo a retool this season.

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Chris Drury News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Rangers’ Chris Drury pens letter to fans, says team is in a retool

It’s hard to blame New York Rangers fans for being upset. After all, they’ve watched their team go from 114 points and a Presidents’ Trophy two years ago, to last place in the Eastern Conference this season.