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Rangers’ Mike Sullivan gives ‘big picture’ answer to Artemi Panarin contract question

The New York Rangers have been mired in a horrible season. This resulted in Chris Drury sending a letter to fans, preparing them for a re-tool. Part of that retool may be the future of Artemi Panarin.

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Rangers rumored trade target shipped to Sharks instead

If Kiefer Sherwood is to join the New York Rangers, it’s going to be as a free agent next summer, not in a deal before the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. The Vancouver Canucks traded the 30-year-old forward to the San Jose Sharks on Monday for two second-round draft picks, one each in 2026 and 2027, and minor league defenseman Cole Clayton.

Alexis Lafreniere News / Forever Blueshirts / January 19

Why Rangers may prefer ‘to fix’ Alexis Lafreniere than trade him

It’s safe to say that the New York Rangers are going to pretty much dominate the rumor mill ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline, now that they publicly declared their intention to be sellers amid a roster retool.

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 / Forever Blueshirts / January 19

Rangers vs. Ducks: Lineups, storylines starting 3-game trip in California

The New York Rangers will see some familiar faces when they take the ice against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Monday night, in the opener of a three-game California road trip.

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NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Artemi Panarin Trade Buzz Grows — But Oilers Not in the Mix

The New York Rangers’ retool has put Artemi Panarin front and center ahead of the trade deadline as the by far top player available on the market. Just about every playoff-contending team — and even some others — would have interest in the superstar winger, as players of his caliber rarely become available.

Brett Berard News / Forever Blueshirts / January 19

Hartford Wolf Pack Weekly: Brett Berard tries to play way back to Rangers

Winners in four of their past seven games (4-3-0-0), the Hartford Wolf Pack are beginning to turn a corner. Last week featured a pair of back-to-back wins, though ended on a sour note with a 4-1 loss to Wilkes Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

NHL Predictions: January 19th New York Rangers vs Anaheim Ducks

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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 19

The 2025-2026 season is terrible, but with potential silver linings for the Rangers

The New York Rangers are not a good hockey team. Despite making it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2024, the Rangers have completely fallen off, and are simply not good.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 19

Rangers Week Ahead: After ‘Letter 2.0,’ it’s ‘California, here we come’

The New York Rangers get away from the cold on the East Coast this week, heading to California for three games. The trip might also give them a chance to get away from the attention radiating from general manager Chris Drury’s message to fans last week that he intends to retool and make changes to a team that sits last in the Eastern Conference.

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.

Artemi Panarin News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Artemi Panarin Admits Confusion Over Rangers' Roster Decision

The New York Rangers continue to search for answers during a season that has steadily slipped away from their postseason-at-minimum expectations. Saturday’s 6–3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers halted a five-game losing skid, but it did little to change the larger picture.

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.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Could New York Rangers Retool Provide Oilers the Perfect Center Target?

Almost eight years after the infamous rebuild letter, New York Rangers GM Chris Drury released his own version on Friday, stating that the team will begin retooling the roster, with long-tenured, popular players likely to be at the forefront of that movement.

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 / The Hockey Writers / January 17

What a New York Rangers Retooling Could Look Like

The 2025-26 season has been nothing but a disaster for the New York Rangers. A season in which they were looking to get back into the playoffs has turned into one full of injuries and overall poor play from the entire team.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 16

Rangers send up white flag on 2025-26 season with letter to fans

The New York Rangers have seen enough with this current group of players.

How GM Tom Fitzgerald can save the Devils – and his job

Devils place two players on waivers

Hurricanes acquire Kyle Masters in deal involving draft picks

Nikolaj Ehlers' hat trick helps Hurricanes dominate Panthers

Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz still ‘couple more practices’ away from return

NHL's Gary Bettman says he binged 'Heated Rivalry' in one night

Matthew Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / January 16

Rangers’ Matthew Robertson Has Been a Pleasant Surprise

Many things have gone wrong for the New York Rangers this season as key players have missed significant time with injuries and some veterans are in the midst of disappointing campaigns.

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.

How GM Tom Fitzgerald can save the Devils – and his job

Devils place two players on waivers

Hurricanes acquire Kyle Masters from Sharks in deal involving draft picks

Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz still ‘couple more practices’ away from return

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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.