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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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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

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

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and trends, then makes predictions based on how the game might play out.

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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.

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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.

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.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 7

What’s next for Rangers after Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox injuries

Let’s start here. The New York Rangers aren’t raising the white flag just because two of their biggest stars are injured and will miss important games during a crucial stretch of the season.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 7

Rangers looking to add a forward, and they have a name in mind

The quest to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference just got exponentially harder for the New York Rangers, as they’ll have to make due without two of the most important players on the roster in Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin for the foreseeable future.

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Brendan Brisson News / Forever Blueshirts / January 7

Hartford Wolf Pack Weekly: Brendan Brisson steps up offensively

Losers in seven of their past 10 games (3-6-0-1), the Hartford Wolf Pack, dropped two games last week before finally getting into the win column. The AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers was shut out for the third time this season, 4-0 by Bridgeport on New Year’s Eve.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 7

Ex-Rangers defenseman could face former teammates after recall from minors

The New York Rangers might see a familiar face on the opposite blue line when the Buffalo Sabres come to Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. The Sabres recalled Zac Jones, a defenseman who played 115 games for the Blueshirts from 2021 through 2025, from Rochester of the American Hockey League on Wednesday.

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.

Igor Shesterkin News / Field Level Media / January 6

Rangers G Igor Shesterkin lands on IR after noncontact injury

The New York Rangers placed top goaltender Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve Tuesday, one day after he suffered a lower-body injury in the first period of a loss to Utah.

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.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / January 6