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NHL Rumors: Rangers Protect Miller, Capitals Circle Panarin, Kadri in Play

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers are drawing firm lines on who will and won’t be moved during their retool. Meanwhile, Artemi Panarin’s future is becoming one of the biggest storylines ahead of the deadline.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 21

Reasons why Rangers in retool, not rebuild: ‘this is restless franchise’

At the end of the day, words don’t matter nearly as much as actions and results. Still, when the New York Rangers announced their plan last week to raise a white flag on this season in order to focus on the future, general manager Chris Drury emphasized that this isn’t a “rebuild,” instead choosing the word “retool.” That’s pretty much semantics.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 21

Rangers Daily: J.T. Miller not part of ‘exodus;’ Linus Ullmark talks mental health

File this under “No Kidding!” — but Pierre LeBrun confirmed Tuesday night that J.T. Miller isn’t going anywhere during the New York Rangers latest retooling of the roster.

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New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Insider Addresses J.T. Miller Trade Speculation Amid Rangers Retool

New York Rangers GM Chris Drury’s statement revealing that the team is entering a retool has raised more questions than answers thus far. Outside of pending UFA Artemi Panarin—who is almost certain to be moved before the deadline—we still don’t really know who else could truly be in play in the Big Apple.

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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 21

Can this front office pull off a successful Rangers retool?

The losses are mounting for the New York Rangers. They’ve now lost 10 of their last 12 games and are freefalling to the bottom of the NHL. The Rangers

Artemi Panarin News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Oilers Acquire Artemi Panarin in Suggested Trade With Rangers

The Edmonton Oilers have been playing solid hockey and seem poised to make a deep run into the playoffs, but they seem to be a couple of pieces away from being considered the favourites to win the Stanley Cup this season.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 21

ECHL: Ryan McCleary Heads To The NCAA

Cincinnati Cyclones defenseman Ryan McCleary is heading to the NCAA to join the University of Nebraska-Omaha after spending parts of two seasons in the ECHL.

Jonathan Quick News / Forever Blueshirts / January 21

No happy birthday for Jonathan Quick as Kings top Rangers 4-3: Takeaways

On the eve of his 40th birthday, Jonathan Quick started in goal for the New York Rangers against his former team, the Los Angeles Kings. However, the Rangers couldn’t quite deliver the present Quick wanted most, a victory, in a 4-3 loss to the Kings at Crytpo.com Arena on Tuesday.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 20

Former Rangers center in ‘real good place’ ahead of latest injury comeback

Unfortunately, Filip Chytil’s been down this road many times before. But in of itself, it’s good news that the former New York Rangers center is close

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 20

Rangers vs. Kings: Lineups, storylines as Quick, Gavrikov face former team

Two of the lowest scoring teams in the NHL meet up Tuesday night, when the New York Rangers visit the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The Rangers (21-23-6) are 27th in the League, averaging 2.66 goals-for per game; the Kings (19-16-13) are 31st, next to last, scoring just 2.54 goals per game.

Artemi Panarin News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 20

On the Artemi Panarin/San Jose Sharks rumors

Artemi Panarin is likely the first trade domino to fall for the New York Rangers. He’s also the only player we know for sure the Rangers are trading. With that in mind, we have some interesting rumors surrounding Panarin, as Elliotte Friedman has floated San Jose as a potential team to watch.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

4 Teams to Watch in Artemi Panarin Trade Deadline Sweepstakes

The New York Rangers, shockingly, released another letter to fans from general manager Chris Drury earlier this week, announcing a retool. It was clear that the team was going nowhere fast, and it isn’t all that surprising.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Insider Speculates Rangers Could Revisit Mika Zibanejad Trade

Outside of Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox, and likely J.T. Miller, nobody on the New York Rangers feels untouchable right now. GM Chris Drury is fed up with what he’s seen over the last year and a half and is ready to retool his roster by moving out some core pieces.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

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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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

Mike Sullivan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Rangers’ Mike Sullivan breaks silence on retool announcement

The New York Rangers find themselves buried in last place in the Eastern Conference as the season moves well into the second half. The Rangers did not make the playoffs last year and they are a long way from contending for a spot in the top eight of the Eastern Conference this season.

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.

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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.

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.