The New York Rangers are aiming to add more grit across their roster this offseason, and the blue line is a logical starting point. A physically imposing, left-shot defenseman for their top-four would be an ideal addition. If K’Andre Miller is retained—rather than traded—he could pair with either Adam Fox or Will Borgen. But despite … Read more
The New York Rangers have reportedly shown interest in acquiring Florida Panthers forward Key man, a gritty veteran set to hit free agency. Following a disappointing 2024–25 season, Rangers GM Chris Drury is expected to make bold moves to continue reshaping the roster, potentially targeting both forwards and defensemen to boost the team’s competitiveness. … Read more
The New York Rangers have signed backup goaltender Jonathan Quick to a one-year contract extension for his age-40 season. Sources indicate the deal carries a $1.55 million AAV and includes performance-based bonuses. Now in his second season with the Rangers, Quick has compiled a 27-12-4 record in New York, posting a .904 save percentage, a … Read more
The New York Rangers announced on Friday, just hours before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, that defenseman Urho Vaakanainen has signed a two-year, $3.1 million contract extension with the team. The deal carries an average annual value of $1.55 million. Prior to signing the extension, the 26-year-old defenseman was set to become an unrestricted free … Read more
Following a tough overtime loss in Ottawa, the New York Rangers return to the comfort of Madison Square Garden to face the Columbus Blue Jackets. Much like last night’s crucial matchup, this game carries significant weight for the Rangers’ playoff push. Columbus is level with New York in points but holds an edge in points … Read more
Petr Mrázek got the outcome he likely wanted—a trade—even if he never explicitly stated it. On Friday, the Chicago Blackhawks dealt the veteran goaltender along with forward Craig Smith to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward Joe Veleno. Veleno, 25, was a first-round pick (No. 30) by the Red Wings in 2018. The … Read more
New York Rangers General Manager Chris Drury made a series of calculated moves ahead of the NHL trade deadline, addressing both the team’s immediate needs and its long-term future. Acknowledging the team’s inconsistent performance this season, Drury traded pending free agents Ryan Lindgren, Jimmy Vesey, and Reilly Smith in exchange for draft picks and players, … Read more
The Boston Bruins made another move ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline. On Thursday, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced that the team acquired forwards Jakub Lauko and Marat Khusnutdinov, along with a 2026 sixth-round pick (which originally belonged to them), from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Justin Brazeau. Lauko, 24, was originally … Read more
On a night that had the potential to be a turning point for the Detroit Red Wings, the team fell to a disappointing 4-2 defeat against the Utah Hockey Club at Little Caesars Arena. The loss was further compounded by the early exit of rookie Carter Mazur, who was forced to leave his NHL debut … Read more
Central Division Shaken by Blockbuster Trades Major trades have altered the landscape of the Central Division, impacting both immediate competition and long-term planning. The Colorado Avalanche bolstered their lineup by acquiring veteran center Brock Nelson and winger William Dufour from the New York Islanders, while the Dallas Stars added star forward Mikko Rantanen in a … Read more
