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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.

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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.

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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.

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

The New York Rangers have been one of the worst teams in the NHL this season. One player who has taken the brunt of criticism from the media and the fans is captain J.T.

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.

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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

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New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / January 25

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Chris Drury News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Rangers GM Chris Drury Should Be On The Hot Seat

The New York Rangers’ communications release last week showed the world a couple of things. The first was that the team was headed towards a retool, which was pretty evident to anyone who has watched them this season.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Atlantic Division Contender Team to Watch in Artemi Panarin Sweepstakes

The Artemi Panarin sweepstakes are in full force as GM Chris Drury and the New York Rangers head toward a retool with just under six weeks to go until the March 6 NHL trade deadline.

NHL News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

Rangers Could Be Shut Out Of Home Games Until November – Here’s Why

The New York Rangers may be staring at a very unusual start to the 2026-27 NHL season, with the possibility that they will not play a single home game until November.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

New York Rangers Sent Out the Letter One Year Too Late

Amid the struggles they have had this season, general manager Chris Drury sent out a letter to the fans saying the New York Rangers are heading into a retooling of the roster.

New York Rangers News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

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.

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

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.

New York Rangers 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 / 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.