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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 25
New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Urho Vaakanainen
The New York Rangers did not reach their potential in 2025-26 and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. However, a bright spot was
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 23
2025-2026 Urho Vaakanainen report card 
Urho Vaakanainen came into the 2025-2026 season as the 6D, a role many assumed he would hold for most of the season. Matthew Robertson turned into a pleasant surprise for the Rangers, jumping ahead of Vaakanainen on the depth chart and taking that 6D spot.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 9
New York Rangers report cards: Grading defensemen Will Borgen, Urho Vaakanainen
Neither Will Borgen nor Urho Vaakanainen is a star for the New York Rangers. But each defenseman has a specific role on the Rangers defense corps, a unit that certainly had its ups and downs in 2025-26.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 1
Rangers Daily: Vaakanainen, Finland win Worlds gold; Maple Leafs coach rumors debunked
Urho Vaakanainen waited three extra months to wear his country’s sweater in an important international tournament. But is was worth the wait for the 27-year-old New York Rangers defenseman.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / March 21
What’s next for Rangers after Noah Laba, Urho Vaakanainen injuries
The New York Rangers might not be competing for a playoff spot, but there’s still plenty to glean from the final 13 games of the 2025-26 season. That final stretch could conclude without rookie center Noah Laba or defenseman Urho Vaakanainen.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21
Noah Laba And Urho Vaakanainen Out Week-To-Week
With the Rangers well out of playoff contention and playing out the stretch, this is the time of year when it would be good to get some of their younger players or depth pieces a bit more playing time to help evaluate things for next season. That won’t be happening for a pair of players, however. Newsday’s Denis P.
New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 18
Rangers’ Urho Vaakanainen leaves game with upper-body injury
The New York Rangers have announced that defenseman Urho Vaakanainen has exited Wednesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils with an upper-body injury.
Olympics News / The Hockey Writers / January 12
How Team Finland Can Win the 2026 Winter Olympics
Finland’s Olympic team is good enough to win the tournament, but they will need to play a certain way to beat Canada, the United States, and Sweden en route to gold.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3
Rangers recall Connor Mackey, place Matt Rempe on IR
The New York Rangers have recalled defenseman Connor Mackey from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. They have also placed enforcer Matt Rempe on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
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.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / November 3
Vincent Trocheck close to Rangers return; Urho Vaakanainen sidelined
Vincent Trocheck took another step toward returning to the New York Rangers lineup, when he participated in practice Monday. However, the 32-year-old center was limited and wore a no-contact jersey.
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 8, 2025
2024-2025 Urho Vaakanainen report card
Urho Vaakanainen came to the Rangers as the main return in the Jacob Trouba trade. With little to no expectations, Vaakanainen had what was essentially a stress free debut and first season with the Rangers.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 23, 2025
Why Rangers could turn to Urho Vaakanainen as under radar lineup regular
When considering the makeup of the New York Rangers defense corps this coming season, Urho Vaakanainen is not the first name that comes to mind. Yet there’s a very good chance that Vaakanainen could fly under the radar and land a regular role in the top six.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / March 7, 2025
Revisiting the New York Rangers' in-season trades
The NHL trade deadline can be a crazy time in the hockey world, and the Rangers proved that with a number of major trades.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7, 2025
Rangers sign former first-round pick to two-year extension
The deal is worth $3.1M with a $1.55M cap hit, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / February 25, 2025
Career nights for Jonny Brodzinski, Urho Vaakanainen lift Rangers past Islanders 5-1
Jonny Brodzinski and Urho Vaakanainen each had an NHL career-high three points to power the New York Rangers past the New York Islanders 5-1 on Tuesday at UBS Arena.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / February 20, 2025
Rangers’ Urho Vaakanainen Making a Difference Defensively
The New York Rangers have made a few big trades this season including acquiring left-handed defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a fourth-round pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for their captain Jacob Trouba on Dec.
New York Rangers News / NY Rangers Insider / January 23, 2025
Head Coach Peter Laviolette Credits Recently Acquired Defensemen For Rangers' Turnaround
The New York Rangers have benefited from adding Will Borgen and Urho Vaakanainen to the lineup. With their help, they've put the Rangers back in the hunt for the playoffs.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / January 18, 2025
Stanley Cup back on? Rangers look like themselves again
The following five days will not just be season-defining for the Rangers. They could be era-defining.
NHL News / NY Rangers Insider / December 30, 2024
NHL insider suggests significant move may be coming involving Rangers' Mika Zibanejad
The New York Rangers are in a bind. They're last in the Metropolitan Division and could re-tool the lineup soon. With a dismal 16-18-1 record in the NHL, could they move a key player, Mika Zibanejad?
NHL News / NY Rangers Insider / December 20, 2024
Several New York Rangers players issue heartfelt statements regarding Kaapo Kakko trade
The New York Rangers locker room is reeling, as they traded away Kaapo Kakko. A player who'd been a fixture in the Rangers lineup since 2020, some players asked how they felt about the trade, and one reporter was met with sadness afterward by Mika Zibanejad.
New York Rangers News / NY Rangers Insider / December 11, 2024
Latest Injury update on the New York Rangers newly acquired defenseman Urho Vaakanainen
The New York Rangers acquired defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a 2025 fourth-round pick from the Anaheim Ducks for Jacob Trouba. The defenseman had been placed on injured reserve prior to the trade.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / December 8, 2024
Urho Vaakanainen: Everything to Know About the Rangers’ New Acquisition
The New York Rangers decided to move on from their captain Jacob Trouba this week, trading him to the Anaheim Ducks and freeing up $8 million in cap space.
NHL News / Bruins Insider / December 7, 2024
Former Boston Bruins first-round pick was just traded in shocking deal
Could he be a difference-making defenseman for his new team?
Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / December 4, 2024
Ducks’ Cam Fowler set to return to lineup; Urho Vaakanainen placed on injured reserve
The Anaheim Ducks announced a pair of roster moves Wednesday that will see veteran defenseman Cam Fowler return to the lineup, while young blue-liner Urho Vaakanainen has been placed on the injured reserve.
NHL News / Oilersnation / January 24, 2024
Flyers goaltender Carter Hart takes leave of absence, Maple Leafs activate Ryan Reaves from injured reserve and more
Carter Hart has been granted an indefinite leave of absence from the Philadelphia Flyers, team general manager Daniel Briere announced Tuesday.
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