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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.
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
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.
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 23
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.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / March 7
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 / Daily Faceoff / March 7
Rangers sign Urho Vaakanainen to two-year contract extension
The New York Rangers announced Friday that defenseman Urho Vaakanainen has been signed to a two-year contract extension. The Rangers’ blueliner signed for $3.1 million, with an annual average value (AAV) of $1.55 million.
New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / March 7
New York Rangers Extend Defender
There have been a flurry of deals during the trade deadline. However, the New York Rangers have inked Urho Vaakanainen to a two-year contract extension worth $3.1 for the life of the deal.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7
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
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
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 / February 11
Rangers organization issues special statement to the six players participating in 4-Nations Face-Off
The players are Vincent Trocheck, Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, J.T. Miller, Adam Fox and Urho Vaakanainen. The Americans are getting a slew of players, as Trocheck, Kreider, Miller and Fox are all going to play for Team USA.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2
Team Finland Adds Henri Jokiharju, Urho Vaakanainen To 4-Nations Roster
Team Finland has added Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju and New York Rangers defenseman Urho Vaakanainen to their 4-Nations Face-Off roster. The duo will fill in after Miro Heiskanen and Jani Hakanpaa each suffered injuries that will hold them out through February.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 2
Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju, Rangers’ Urho Vaakanainen added to Finland’s 4 Nations Face-Off team
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju and New York Rangers defenseman Urho Vaakanainen have been added to Finland’s 4 Nations Face-Off team. The two will be replacing Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa and Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen.
New York Rangers News / NY Rangers Insider / January 23
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
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
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
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
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
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
Former Boston Bruins first-round pick was just traded in shocking deal
Could he be a difference-making defenseman for his new team?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 6
Ducks Acquire Trouba From Rangers in Exchange for Vaakanainen, 4th-Round Pick
On Friday (Dec. 6) morning, reports began to circulate that the New York Rangers were working on trading defender Jacob Trouba. Early in the afternoon, the reports became official as Trouba was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Urho Vaakanainen, and a 2025 fourth-round pick.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 6
Ducks acquire Jacob Trouba from Rangers for Urho Vaakanainen, 2025 pick
On Friday, the Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the New York Rangers for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a conditional 2025 fourth-round pick.
Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / December 4
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.
Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / July 1, 2024
Anaheim Ducks Give Defenceman Contract Extension
As free agency approaches, the Anaheim Ducks are keeling one of their own. Defenceman Urho Vaakanainen has a new contract with the Ducks for the next season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / February 14, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning Trade Deadline: Ducks Left-Shot Defender
The Tampa Bay Lightning trade deadline will be interesting to watch this season. Over the last several seasons, they’ve been active with deals. It started with Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow.
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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