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NHL Predictions: Jan 28 New York Rangers vs New York Islanders

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Hartford Wolf Pack Weekly: Juuso Parssinen injured again in AHL return

Winners in six of their past 10 games (6-4-0-0), the Hartford Wolf Pack are chugging along. biut remain on the outside of the American Hockey League playoff picture.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / January 28

Rangers vs. Islanders: lineups, storylines in 1st of back-to-back set

One look at the Eastern Conference standings shows you that this home-and-home set on consecutive nights is less important to the New York Rangers than it is for the New York Islanders.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 28

7 Weekly Thoughts: Rangers retool rumors and thoughts as trades start

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New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

The Story Behind the New York Rangers Downfall

Just a few seasons ago, the New York Rangers were at the top of the league, Presidents’ Trophy winners. Now, New York is 22-25-6 and fighting to keep their season alive.

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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 / Forever Blueshirts / January 28

Top 5 Rangers to be moved by trade deadline, after Carson Soucy deal

The trade of Carson Soucy from the New York Rangers to the rival New York Islanders will go down in history for two reasons. For one, it’s the fourth trade ever between these New York hockey rivals..

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 28

Rangers that should be kept during the retool

You’ve probably heard by now, but the New York Rangers are retooling their roster after another disastrous season under Chris Drury. This is the second year in a row the Rangers have had an epic fall from grace, and though there are some good pieces, the overall core is either aging or rotten.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

A Surprise Rangers Defenseman Could Be Moved Before Artemi Panarin

Braden Schneider’s name is starting to pop up more and more in trade conversations around the league, notes NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. While most of the focus in New York has been on Artemi Panarin, there’s a growing sense among insiders that Schneider could end up being the next move the Rangers make.

Carson Soucy News / Field Level Media / January 27

Carson Soucy's Islanders debut could come vs. Rangers, his former team

Carson Soucy's first three games as part of the New York Rangers-New York Islanders rivalry were unremarkable. His fourth will almost surely be far more unique.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Panarin Talk Heating Up as Rangers Narrow Down Trade Options

The possibility of an Artemi Panarin trade is starting to feel less like idle speculation and more like an inevitability as the NHL Trade deadline approaches.

Carson Soucy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Carson Soucy trade grades for Islanders, Rangers

The New York Islanders and New York Rangers have connected on a rare trade involving Carson Soucy. After sending a letter about a retool, the Rangers have sent defenseman Soucy to the Islanders for a third-round pick.

Alexis Lafreniere News / Forever Blueshirts / January 27

Why Rangers have ‘appetite to explore’ Alexis Lafreniere trade: NHL insider

Is there a more polarizing player on the New York Rangers roster than Alexis Lafreniere? Especially now that the Rangers embrace a roster retool, with each player under more internal scrutiny than ever.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Why the timing of the Carson Soucy trade makes sense for the Islanders

The New York Islanders and New York Rangers teamed up for a trade on Monday, as the Islanders acquired defenseman Carson Soucy from the Rangers for a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 27

Rangers rookies ‘only going to get better’ after leading way in OT win

The New York Rangers began Monday night by honoring the heroes of their run to the Stanley Cup in 1994 before a game against the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden.

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 / 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.

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

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear

Inside the Penguins’ Malkin dilemma

Mitch Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration

Rookie Beckett Sennecke (hat trick), Ducks trip Flames in OT

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Rangers GM Chris Drury Should Be On The Hot Seat

The New York Rangers’ communications release last week showed the world a couple of things. The first was that the team was headed towards a retool, which was pretty evident to anyone who has watched them this season.

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

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.