New York Rangers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 19

Rangers Daily: Pressure off Blueshirts; Vegas lands coveted defenseman

Dave Starman shared something interesting early on duringthe MSG Radio broadcast of the New York Rangers game Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers, something that speaks to coach Mike Sullivan’s winning mindset.

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.

Artemi Panarin News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Artemi Panarin Admits Confusion Over Rangers' Roster Decision

The New York Rangers continue to search for answers during a season that has steadily slipped away from their postseason-at-minimum expectations. Saturday’s 6–3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers halted a five-game losing skid, but it did little to change the larger picture.

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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.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

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 / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Could New York Rangers Retool Provide Oilers the Perfect Center Target?

Almost eight years after the infamous rebuild letter, New York Rangers GM Chris Drury released his own version on Friday, stating that the team will begin retooling the roster, with long-tenured, popular players likely to be at the forefront of that movement.

Chris Drury News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 18

What Rangers’ stars said about Chris Drury’s ‘retool’ announcement

It has been a disappointing season for the New York Rangers. They are in last place in the Eastern Conference, and the only team in the conference under .500.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 18

Key reason Rangers strategy not ‘falling into place like it was meant to’

They are a myriad of reasons why the New York Rangers decided to raise the white flag and enter into a retool phase. But one of the team’s veteran beat writers believes there’s something that stands out above all else.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 18

‘You can just play’: Rangers react to latest retool, likely roster shakeup

No player in any sport wants to read that his team plans to enter a “retool built around our core players and prospects” – the message that New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury sent to the hockey world on Friday.

J.T. Miller News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 18

JT Miller has been a complete and utter disaster

When Chris Drury made the trade last season for JT Miller to re-join the New York Rangers, the logic was simple, if mildly flawed. Miller is a fiery personality who doesn’t accept losing, and the Rangers were doing plenty of losing.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 17

Rangers Recap: Milestones galore

A day after the second letter goes out, the Rangers play their best game since the Winter Classic. Even with a retool coming, it’s nice to see one in the win column.

New York Rangers News / ESPN / January 17

Day after 'retool' missive, Rangers cruise to win

A day after general manager Chris Drury outlined in a letter to fans that his last-place franchise will embark on a "retool," Mika Zibanejad scored three goals and the New York Rangers cruised to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

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.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

What a New York Rangers Retooling Could Look Like

The 2025-26 season has been nothing but a disaster for the New York Rangers. A season in which they were looking to get back into the playoffs has turned into one full of injuries and overall poor play from the entire team.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 16

Rangers send up white flag on 2025-26 season with letter to fans

The New York Rangers have seen enough with this current group of players.

How GM Tom Fitzgerald can save the Devils – and his job

Devils place two players on waivers

Hurricanes acquire Kyle Masters in deal involving draft picks

Nikolaj Ehlers' hat trick helps Hurricanes dominate Panthers

Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz still ‘couple more practices’ away from return

NHL's Gary Bettman says he binged 'Heated Rivalry' in one night

Matthew Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / January 16

Rangers’ Matthew Robertson Has Been a Pleasant Surprise

Many things have gone wrong for the New York Rangers this season as key players have missed significant time with injuries and some veterans are in the midst of disappointing campaigns.

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.

How GM Tom Fitzgerald can save the Devils – and his job

Devils place two players on waivers

Hurricanes acquire Kyle Masters from Sharks in deal involving draft picks

Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz still ‘couple more practices’ away from return

NHL's Gary Bettman says he binged 'Heated Rivalry' in one night

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 16

Reeling Rangers, flustered Flyers vie for elusive win

To say the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers are hungry for a win might be the understatement of the new year. The Rangers and Flyers both put five-game losing streaks on the line Saturday afternoon when the teams face off in Philadelphia.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

What do the Rangers do amidst a disappointing season?

The slide has been precipitous for the New York Rangers. Two seasons ago, they claimed the Presidents’ Trophy with a 114-point regular season. Last season was certainly a disappointment, but not irrecoverable, as they stumbled to 85 points and a playoff miss.

Mika Zibanejad News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad searching for answers after another blowout loss

The New York Rangers have struggled mightily over the last few games. They have lost seven of their last eight games. And this past Saturday, they allowed 10 goals to the Boston Bruins, with star winger David Pastrnak notching six assists against New York.

New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

NHL Rumours: Losing Streak Gets Mill Rolling for New York Rangers

It’s no secret that the New York Rangers haven’t played nearly as well as anyone expected before the season. However, the last few weeks have been especially devastating.