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Rangers’ Matthew Robertson stuns Bruins with fearless OT winner

The New York Rangers finally gave Madison Square Garden something to breathe again on Monday night, and it came from an unlikely hero. Rookie defenseman Matthew Robertson scored with 1:08 remaining in overtime to lift the Rangers to a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over the Boston Bruins, snapping a four-game home losing streak in the process.

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Carson Soucy trade thoughts

The Carson Soucy trade has been finalized, as the New York Rangers sent their veteran defenseman to the New York Islanders in exchange for a 2026 3rd round pick.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 27

Rangers Recap: A Centennial win

The Rangers won a game. And they deserved to win the game. It’s so nice to see wins every now and then, even if we do want the best odds possible at a top pick.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 27

Matthew Robertson Wins It In OT 4-3 Against Bruins

The New York Rangers found their spark on Monday night when they hosted the Boston Bruins after losing three straight during a four-game road trip. In a back-and-forth battle that went into overtime, Matthew Robertson delivered the final blow in the extra frame to secure the 4-3 win for the Rangers.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Carson Soucy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

New York Islanders Acquire Carson Soucy

9:40 p.m.: The Islanders have now officially announced their acquisition of Soucy. 7:10 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.

Matthew Robertson News / Field Level Media / January 26

Matthew Robertson scores in OT to lift Rangers past Bruins

Rookie Matthew Robertson scored with 67 seconds left in overtime as the New York Rangers snapped a four-game home losing streak by rallying for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.

Carson Soucy News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Report: Islanders acquire Carson Soucy from Rangers for draft pick

A veteran blueliner is moving across town, as the Blueshirts begin their “retool.” On Monday evening, the New York Islanders acquired defenseman Carson Soucy from the New York Rangers in exchange for a third-round pick in 2026, according to ESPN’s Emil Kaplan.

Carson Soucy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

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.

J.T. Miller News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

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.

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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 26

Rangers recall Connor Mackey, return Anton Blidh to Hartford

With the Rangers holding Carson Soucy out tonight for roster management purposes, defenseman Connor Mackey has been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack.

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.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 26

On Team USA’s roster and why it doesn’t bode well for the Rangers

One of the major storylines before the Olympics kick off is Team USA’s hockey roster construction. Not so much who made the team, but who was left off.

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.

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.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 25

Rangers trying to avoid another disappointing result vs. surging Bruins

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

The New York Rangers are using the Brock Nelson return as a starting point in Artemi Panarin trade negotiations, per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. To some, that’s a fair comparison, but the question of an extension lingers in the background.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / January 25

Is Alexis Lafreniere a building block for the Rangers?

With the Rangers facing another retool, is Lafreniere a part of the long term plan or could he be among the players moved?

Team USA's Olympic hockey decisions continue to look worse

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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 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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 16

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Artremi Panarin, and Trade Tiers

TSN: There is a lot of noise and speculation around the New York Rangers and GM Chris Drury, according to Darren Dreger. Artemi Panarin is a pending UFA with a full no-movement clause.