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Why Rangers captain must help coach ‘make sure his message gets through’

Somewhere on their flight from New York to Milan, don’t you just hope that the coach and captain of the New York Rangers had a long talk? And not just about the immediate task at hand, trying to help the United States win a gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / February 6

Successful Rangers retool likely relies on trading Lafreniere and Schneider

With the dust settled on the Artemi Panarin trade and the saga now behind us, it has become clear that he was never realistically going to return the kind of retool-caliber assets the Rangers needed, largely because his no-movement clause limited both leverage and potential destinations.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / February 6

‘We are where we are’: Rangers’ season looks hopeless after latest loss

The New York Rangers’ 2-0 home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night was a fitting end to the pre-Olympic portion of their schedule. At 22-29-6, the Artemi Panarin-less Blueshirts are dead last in the Eastern Conference and third from the bottom in the overall standings.

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Liam Greentree News / Forever Blueshirts / February 6

Rangers Daily: Liam Greentree shows fire; Devils look like toast

After watching the New York Rangers sleepwalk through another dreadful loss on home ice Thursday, you just might appreciate what their newest prospect, Liam Greentree, did in his OHL game on the same night.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 6

Analysis On the Underwhelming Trade Return for the New York Rangers on Panarin

The New York Rangers finally traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, a move that everyone in the league saw coming. However, the return for Artemi Panarin was lacklustre, with fans pounding down the door for answers.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Rangers Reassign Anton Blidh, Spencer Martin

The New York Rangers made a trio of transactions to prepare their roster for the Olympic break, reassigning forward Anton Blidh and netminder Spencer Martin to their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / February 6

Rangers Recap: A well deserved break for the fans

Perhaps the Rangers forgot they had one more game before the break, because that was the most lethargic, apathetic hockey we’ve ever seen. It felt like the end of the season though there is 25 games remaining.

J.T. Miller News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 6

Rangers’ J.T. Miller unsure how to fix struggles during Olympic break

The New York Rangers limped into the 2026 Olympic break at the bottom of the standings. They sit last in the Metropolitan Division and are 19 points out of the second wild-card spot after a 2-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.

New York Rangers News / Total Pro Sports / February 6

Rangers Fans Made Their Feelings Clear On Artemi Panarin Trade With 'Fire Drury' Chants

Madison Square Garden was tense on the night the New York Rangers faced the Carolina Hurricanes. The Rangers were, like they have been all season, flat, and the frustration in the building was impossible to miss.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / February 6

‘I don’t know’: Rangers’ J.T. Miller reacts to team’s struggles heading into Olympic break

It goes without saying that this season has not been kind to the team in Manhattan, but the New York Rangers seem to have no silver linings heading into a league-wide pause.

Jonathan Quick News / Forever Blueshirts / February 5

Jonathan Quick gem not enough, Rangers blanked by Hurricanes 2-0: takeaways

On a night when the New York Rangers saluted some of the greatest goaltenders in franchise history as part of their centennial celebration, it was only fitting that future Hall of Famer Jonathan Quick played his best game in quite some time.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Panarin Reveals Rangers’ Hesitant Contract Offer Led to Stalemate

In a candid moment during his introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Kings, Artemi Panarin opened up about why his contract negotiations with the New York Rangers never progressed.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / February 5

NY Rangers lines tonight: Othmann, Morrow scratched

The hits keep coming for the Rangers, as rookies Brennan Othmann and Scott Morrow both be healthy scratches in the NY Rangers lines tonight. This comes on the heels of one of the worst trades we’ve seen, and puts serious doubts into the direction of the Rangers.

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Chris Drury News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

Rangers’ Chris Drury Continues to Get Underwhelming Returns for Trades

Just two seasons ago, the New York Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy and went on a run to the Eastern Conference Final in the postseason. However, they are now in last place in the Eastern Conference, and the future looks bleak after numerous disappointing trades by general manager (GM) Chris Drury.

Liam Greentree News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

What the Rangers Are Getting in Liam Greentree

Amid the team’s retooling effort, the biggest domino for the New York Rangers has fallen. On Feb. 4, Artemi Panarin was traded to the Los Angeles Kings for winger prospect Liam Greentree, a 2026 third-round pick, and a conditional 2028 fourth-round pick.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 5

Rangers’ Mike Sullivan drops sobering take after Artemi Panarin trade

When Mike Sullivan took over behind the New York Rangers bench ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season, he probably didn’t expect that, by the Olympic break, his new team would not only be last place in the Eastern Conference, but also without one of the better players in franchise history in Artemi Panarin.

Artemi Panarin News / Daily Faceoff / February 5

Artemi Panarin trade a lesson for teams to be stingier with no-move clauses

The New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings made a notable trade before the NHL’s 3 p.m. ET roster freeze on Wednesday, with Artemi Panarin heading to L.A.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / February 5

Rangers vs. Hurricanes: Lineups, storylines final game before Olympic break

After such a packed schedule over the first four months of the 2025-26 season, things slow considerably for the New York Rangers, who play their only game in a four-week span when they host the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Artemi Panarin Picked Kings Over $30M Higher Offer From Rival

Elliotte Friedman wrote on Thursday morning that someday, someone will write the full story of Artemi Panarin’s final 48 hours with the Rangers. What he knows right now is that the window leading up to his trade to the Los Angeles Kings sounds bonkers.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

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New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / February 4

Underwhelming Artemi Panarin return is a reminder of the power of trade protection

The Los Angeles Kings' acquisition of Artemi Panarin just before the Olympic roster freeze on Wednesday is a reminder that people forget every year — the no-movement clause (NMC) is ironclad.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 4

Artemi Panarin trade signals different things for Kings, Rangers

Artemi Panarin trade signals two different approaches for Kings, Rangers

From one big city to another, Artemi Panarin has been traded by the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings.

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New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 3

Trade Deadline Primer: New York Rangers

With the Olympic break approaching, the trade deadline is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

New York Rangers News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Rangers Coach Mike Sullivan Defends Matt Rempe Before Hurricanes Game

New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan gave an update on Matt Rempe ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Rempe has been recovering from a broken left thumb he suffered on Oct.