New York Rangers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Former Rangers First-Round Pick Named as Potential Bruins Trade Target

Michael DeRosa believes the Boston Bruins have found an unexpected window to act and acquire a high-upside forward to bolster their lineup. That'd involve New York Rangers’ Brennan Othmann, who is available for trade according to both Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 17

The Rangers can’t buy a goal

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Rob and Producer JL talk why the Rangers can’t buy a goal. They just set a record for longest time being shutout at home to open a season, and have just one goal in their last three games.

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Connor Mackey News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 17

Rangers return Connor Mackey to Hartford

The New York Rangers have returned defenseman Connor Mackey to the Hartford Wolf Pack. Mackey was recalled five days ago after Carson Soucy’s suspected concussion, but never dressed for a game.

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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 17

Rangers Recap: A point is a point

At least the Rangers scored, right? This is getting old, though, as the Rangers scored just once despite the game feeling extremely winnable. A point is a point, and sometimes you just need to see one go in the net before the floodgates open.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 17

Rangers star laments ‘getting good looks’ not enough during scoring drought

The New York Rangers continue to say the right things. They continue to do most of the right things. They continue to dominate opponents for long stretches of games.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Rangers Shouldn’t Panic Despite Scoring Drought

It’s been less than an ideal start for the New York Rangers, who find themselves battling through adversity from injuries to frustrating losses. Yet – panic shouldn’t creep in just yet, as we are only several games into 2025-26.

J.T. Miller News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

JT Miller insists tough start will be good for Rangers

JT Miller didn’t think he would be facing questions about the New York Rangers’ struggles so early in his tenure as the team’s captain. New head coach Mike Sullivan gave Miller the honor of being the Original Six organization’s leader, and many believed it was going to be a bounce-back season for the proud franchise.

Artemi Panarin News / Athlon Sports / October 16

NHL Insider Reveals the Condition for Rangers to Let Artemi Panarin Walk

The New York Rangers began the 2025-26 season as part of a new phase for the franchise, after changing coaches and modifying their roster. Mike Sullivan arrived as head coach to straighten out the project and return to compete in the playoffs, after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign in which they finished fifth in the Metropolitan Division.

Brennan Othmann News / Breakaway on SI / October 16

Rangers Left Wing Drawing Trade Interest

New York Rangers prospect Brennan Othmann was previously sent down to the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season. Othmann was coming off seeing NHL play last season in addition to a more recent strong showing at rookie camp and in two games against Philadelphia Flyers prospects.

Artemi Panarin News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Rangers’ Artemi Panarin Has Been Disappointing Through the First 5 Games

The New York Rangers have had an unlucky start to the season. Their 2-3-0 record doesn’t reflect how well they’ve played. The main issue is the lack of scoring, especially at home.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Rangers rumors: New York top prospect’s name heating up in trade conversations

The New York Rangers are reeling after a historically bad start to the season on home ice — and general manager Chris Drury could already be considering making some changes.

Elliotte Friedman News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Rangers In Trade Talks Involving Former First-Round Pick, Claims Elliotte Friedman

The New York Rangers are exploring trade options for one of their former first-round forward prospects The No. 16 overall pick of the 2021 NHL draft, Brennan Othmann, is the one put in the spotlight after the 22-year-old failed to secure a roster spot for the 2025-26 NHL season.

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Brennan Othmann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Rangers shopping Brennan Othmann

The Rangers have been taking calls on forward prospect Brennan Othmann over the past several days, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. “There’s been conversations with other clubs about his future… it simply may be that he needs a fresh start elsewhere,” Friedman wrote.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Panarin Turns Down Rangers’ Offer as Contract Standoff Begins to Take Shape

Artemi Panarin has reportedly declined an early contract offer from the New York Rangers, setting up what could become one of the NHL’s most intriguing storylines heading toward the 2026 free agency period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Rangers might feel right at home in road contest vs. Maple Leafs

The New York Rangers have not scored in all three home games, and so they are looking forward to visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday night to improve their luck.

Vincent Trocheck News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Rangers will need to get season back on track without star forward

New York placing him on LTIR means he cannot return to the lineup for both 10 regular-season games and 24 days.

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NHL News / EasySportz / October 15

Rangers’ Historic Scoring Drought Deepens With Third Straight Home Shutout

New York’s offense goes silent again as frustration builds at Madison Square Garden The New York Rangers have stumbled into an unwanted corner of NHL history: they’ve now been shut out in their first three home games of the 2025–26 season, the first team ever to open a campaign that way.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Rangers make wrong kind of history with another shutout loss

The 2025-26 New York Rangers season began with a lot of excitement due to the arrival of two-time Stanley Cup champion head coach Mike Sullivan. Things have not been off to a smooth start however.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

DFO Fantasy Show – Islanders & Rangers Check-In: The State of New York

Brock Seguin is joined by Stefen Rosner (NHL.com, The Elmonters) and Jonny Lazarus (Daily Faceoff, Morning Cuppa Hockey) to talk about the State of New York.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

What’s different about the Rangers this season?

The New York Rangers have started off the 2025-26 regular season with a 2-2-0 record and a plus-five goal differential, and while their opening game against the Pittsburgh Penguins was a 3-0 dud, the team has looked like a more complete squad with head coach Mike Sullivan behind the bench and J.T.

New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / October 13