New York Rangers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / January 8

Key takeaways after Rangers fall 5-2 to red-hot Sabres

Opening a crucial stretch of games without two of their best players in the lineup, the New York Rangers simply couldn’t do enough to cool off the red-hot Buffalo Sabres in a frustrating 5-2 loss Thursday at Madison Square Garden.

Malcolm Spence News / Forever Blueshirts / January 8

Rangers NCAA prospects report: Malcolm Spence helps Michigan remain No. 1

As the calendar turned to 2026, six New York Rangers prospects took to the ice with their respective collegiate teams for NCAA play and exhibition games this past weekend.

J.T. Miller News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Rangers Activate J.T. Miller From Injured Reserve

The Rangers have activated forward J.T. Miller from injured reserve ahead of tonight’s clash with the Sabres, Mollie Walker of the New York Post relays.

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J.T. Miller News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Rangers’ J.T. Miller activated off IR, expected to return against Sabres

The leader on Broadway is set to return to action. The New York Rangers have activated forward J.T. Miller from injured reserve. With that, there’s a great chance he could make his return to the lineup on Thursday night when the team hosts the Buffalo Sabres.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 8

Rangers GM reportedly ‘won’t wait much longer,’ but making trade not easy

Considering the current state of the New York Rangers, it’s not surprising to see rumors and reports surface about their interest in making a trade or two sometime soon.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 8

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Live From the Blue Seats is back at it tonight after the Buffalo game, returning to our normal schedule after shifting things around during the holidays.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

NHL Predictions: January 8th Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers

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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 8

Obscure goals from obscure Rangers, Part 7

The New York Rangers have a storied history that spans 100 years, during which countless players have walked the halls of Madison Square Garden, wearing the iconic blue (or white) Rangers sweater.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 8

Rangers vs. Sabres: Lineups, storylines moving ahead without 2 stars

After a fairly tumultuous start to the week, the New York Rangers return to action Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, when they host the Buffalo Sabres.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Can Panarin Up His Value If He Waives For Contender in Deadline Trade?

According to Nick Kypreos, Artemi Panarin is a name to watch out of the New York Rangers organization. The NHL analyst and columnist wonders if a trade were to materialize, would Panarin be open to waiving his trade protection for a contender, then upping his value around the NHL as he hits free agency?

Adam Fox News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Adam Fox Suddenly Has Another Reason to Question the Rangers Motives

After learning he wouldn’t be part of Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, there may be yet another reason for Adam Fox to wonder whether the New York Rangers truly see him as their long-term cornerstone.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 8

Buyers or sellers? Rangers face crucial question after latest injuries

It’s no secret that the New York Rangers seek help in the trade market, trying to improve their roster and work their way back into a playoff position.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

New York Rangers Reportedly Pursued Kiefer Sherwood

Before losing two franchise pillars (defenseman Adam Fox and netminder Igor Shesterkin) to injury, the New York Rangers “had been aggressively trying to trade for reinforcements,” the Athletic’s Vince Z.

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Chris Drury News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Rangers Need Chris Drury to Have a Great Trade Deadline

The New York Rangers are in the midst of a second consecutive disappointing season and are near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Making matters worse, they just lost star defenseman Adam Fox and star goalie Igor Shesterkin to lower-body injuries in their 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Jan.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 8

Rangers exploring Kiefer Sherwood trade

Per Vince Mercogliano, the Rangers are exploring a Kiefer Sherwood trade with the Vancouver Canucks. It is rumored that the asking price is a 2026 1st round pick plus a prospect for the 30 year old pending UFA winger.

Igor Shesterkin News / Larry Brown Sports / January 7

Concerning update emerges on Igor Shesterkin’s injury

The New York Rangers may have to find a way to survive without star goaltender Igor Shesterkin. The 30-year-old Russian netminder suffered a lower-body injury during the first period of Monday night’s game between the Rangers and the Utah Mammoth at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

New York Rangers To Place Adam Fox On LTIR, Igor Shesterkin On IR

The New York Rangers will place defenseman Adam Fox on long-term injured reserve (LTIR), and place netminder Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve, according to Mollie Walker of The New York Post.