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The New York Rangers have made three roster moves in advance of tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. To make room for newly signed Luke Glendening, the Rangers reassigned center Justin Dowling to the AHL.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 23

Rangers Daily: Dowling makes his case; Canadiens captain out; NHL trade board

It feels a bit ironic that the week the New York Rangers bring in Luke Glendening — first on a PTO and then signing him to an NHL contract Thursday — their fourth line comes alive for the first time since Joe Veleno went down with a lower-body injury back on Oct.

NHL News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 20

Former New Jersey Devils center signs with rival New York Rangers in surprise deal

The New Jersey Devils saw an old friend when they took on the New York Rangers last Thursday. Justin Dowling was on the roster and in the game after signing with them a couple of years ago.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Rangers Recall Justin Dowling; Reassign Cole Beaudoin

The New York Rangers are swapping centers for their fourth line. According to a team announcement, the Rangers recalled Justin Dowling from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / December 8

Hartford Wolf Pack Weekly: Gabe Perreault continues to shine as AHL rookie

The Hartford Wolf Pack’s season high three game winning streak ended this past weekend, when they split a pair of games. The New York Rangers AHL affiliate enters this week, winners in five of their past eight games.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 30

Rangers top prospect Gabe Perreault taking flight in minors with Hartford

It’s not taking long for Gabe Perreault to turn heads in the American Hockey League. The New York Rangers top prospect did so again Wednesday, when he recorded three points, helping lead Hartford to a 4-1 win over Charlotte.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 13, 2025

Rangers News & Rumors: Brisson, Dowling, Panarin, Maloney

The New York Rangers have made some moves this summer that show they want to make a push back to the playoffs next season, including the long-term contract for defender Vladislav Gavrikov.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2025

Rangers sign Justin Dowling to two-year contract

A veteran is moving from the Garden State to Manhattan. On Tuesday, the New York Rangers signed Justin Dowling to a two-year contract. The deal will carry an AAV of $775,000 through the 2026-27 season.

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NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / February 3, 2025

One Reason We Know a Devils Trade is Coming That No One is Talking About

Patience is wearing thin in Newark, New Jersey as a result of the recent play of the New Jersey Devils. Ever since returning from the holiday break, the Devils have been middling, a surprising development given how hot they were going into Christmas.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 17, 2025

Devils GM ‘Open-Minded’ on NHL Trade Market

Over the last little while, the New Jersey Devils weaknesses have exposed themselves. It’s not unlike anything we’ve already mentioned before. The Devils need depth scoring, and they need it as soon as possible.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 18, 2024

Four players placed on waivers as NHL roster freeze draws near

There was no shortage of activity on the NHL’s waiver wire Wednesday. Beginning in New Jersey, veteran center Justin Dowling has cleared waivers. The 34-year-old