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New York Islanders Acquire Carson Soucy

9:40 p.m.: The Islanders have now officially announced their acquisition of Soucy. 7:10 p.m.: While no deal has been officially completed to this point, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reports that the Rangers will receive a 2026 third-round pick from the Islanders in exchange for the veteran defenseman.

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Matthew Robertson scores in OT to lift Rangers past Bruins

Rookie Matthew Robertson scored with 67 seconds left in overtime as the New York Rangers snapped a four-game home losing streak by rallying for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.

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Report: Islanders acquire Carson Soucy from Rangers for draft pick

A veteran blueliner is moving across town, as the Blueshirts begin their “retool.” On Monday evening, the New York Islanders acquired defenseman Carson Soucy from the New York Rangers in exchange for a third-round pick in 2026, according to ESPN’s Emil Kaplan.

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New York Islanders To Acquire Carson Soucy

7:30 p.m.: While no deal has been officially completed to this point, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reports that the Rangers will receive a 2026 third-round pick from the Islanders in exchange for the veteran defenseman.

J.T. Miller News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

J.T. Miller Seen as Fit for Minnesota Wild Despite Reluctance to Leave New York

If GM Chris Drury thought his retool statement would spark the New York Rangers into salvaging what has been a massively disappointing season, that effort has fallen flat on its face.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 26

Rangers On Verge of Trading Veteran Defender to Islanders

The first move of the New York Rangers’ retool could be imminent. According to Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic, New York is working on a trade that would send defenseman Carson Soucy to the crosstown New York Islanders.

Carson Soucy News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Rangers Reportedly Closing in on Carson Soucy Trade With Islanders

The New York Rangers appear poised to make the first notable move of their retool, and it may come in the form of an intra-New York deal. According to NHL insider Vince Z.

Carson Soucy News / Field Level Media / January 26

Report: Rangers trading D Carson Soucy to Islanders

The New York Rangers are finalizing a trade to send defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders, The Athletic reported Monday. The return for the Rangers has not been confirmed.

Carson Soucy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Rangers, Islanders Discussing Carson Soucy Trade

The Rangers and Islanders are deep in talks on a deal that would send defenseman Carson Soucy across town to Elmont, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / January 26

Rangers vs. Bruins: Lineups, storylines eye payback for embarrassing loss

Too often during this disappointing season, the New York Rangers failed to start on time or play with a distinct sense of urgency. That shouldn’t be the case Monday night at Madison Square Garden, when the Rangers host the Boston Bruins.

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Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Does Artemi Panarin to the Oilers Make More Sense Than We Think?

Until Artemi Panarin is traded and his sweepstakes come to an end, just about every playoff-contending team around the NHL will convince itself there’s at least a chance to land the superstar winger — whether that belief is realistic or not.

J.T. Miller News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Rangers made mistakes with both J.T. Miller trades

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 26

Rangers Week Ahead: Looking for some revenge against big rivals

After going 0-for-California, the New York Rangers seek some revenge against two of their biggest rivals this week, while waiting to see if general manager Chris Drury begins the roster retool he promised in his letter to fans on Jan.

Vladislav Gavrikov News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Rangers Should Be Cautious With Gavrikov’s Minutes

The New York Rangers are in last place in the Eastern Conference, and general manager Chris Drury announced that the team will begin to retool its roster.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 25

Rangers trying to avoid another disappointing result vs. surging Bruins

A little over two weeks ago, the Boston Bruins scored ten goals against the New York Rangers on home ice. Less than a week later, the Rangers turned in another horrific showing on home ice and it prompted general manager Chris Drury to issue a statement saying the team was going to "retool".

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

Rangers Set Asking Price for Panarin, Extension To Be a Big One

The New York Rangers are using the Brock Nelson return as a starting point in Artemi Panarin trade negotiations, per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. To some, that’s a fair comparison, but the question of an extension lingers in the background.

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