Trouba Ducks Out Of New York
Rangers captain Jacob Trouba has been traded to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for soon to be 26 year-old left handed defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a conditional 2025 4th round pick. No salary was retained by New York, meaning the remaining balance of his $8M contract for this year and next has been completely removed […]
Fox Returning. Kakko and Chytil go to LTIR
After missing the last 10 games, defenseman Adam Fox is set to return to the line-up for Wednesday night’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. Fox was injured back on November 2nd, when he collided with Sebastian Aho of the Carolina Hurricanes and suffered what was believed to be a leg or hip injury. The […]
Injuries Sideline Fox, Chytil and Shesterkin
After a relatively healthy year last season, the Rangers have been hit with some injuries to key players that could stifle their early season momentum. Heading into tomorrow’s night’s game in Minnesota, the team will be without four of their starters, with Barclay Goodrow also sitting out to be with his expectant partner. With the […]
Rangers Call Up Brodzinski
The Rangers made a move today to call up Hartford Wolf Pack captain Jonny Brodzinski as injury coverage for Filip Chytil. The Rangers lost both Chytil and defenseman Adam Fox to injuries during the game against the Hurricanes on Thursday night, and the call up of Brodzinski suggests that Chytil might be set to miss […]
Sharks Claim Emberson
Recent history repeated itself, with the Rangers losing one of their depth defensemen to waivers. Ty Emberson was claimed by the San Jose Sharks, putting a modest depth in the right side for the Rangers. Emberson has yet to make his NHL debut, but did have an improved season in Hartford last year after coming […]
Two PTOs Added
Last week Chris Drury said he didn’t anticipate signing any Player Tryouts (PTOs) to bring players into camp, perhaps he meant just in terms of veterans – e.g. Jimmy Vesey last season. When the camp roster this week there were a handful of undrafted players who attended prosect camp that were invited, and over the […]
Rangers Extend Lafreniere
The Rangers announced late yesterday, that they have reached a two year agreement with RFA forward Alexis Lafreniere. Lafreniere had been the sole remaining RFA for the team, and his signing concludes the Summer of signings for all intents and purposes. The deal came in at 2 years, with a value of $2.325 million annually, which aligns to expectations.
Scanlin Signs Days Ahead of Arbitration Hearing
The Rangers announced today that they have come to terms with 24 year old defenseman Brandon Scanlin on a one year $775K deal. The agreement comes three days ahead of Friday’s scheduled arbitration hearing that was set after Scanlin became the only eligible Ranger to file for arbitration.
Rangers Sign Towering Defenseman
According to Capgeek the Rangers have signed undrafted defenseman Troy Donnay to a three year entry level contract. The 6-8, 185lb Donnay played for the Erie Otters of the OHL last season, and recorded 1 goal, 7 assists and 48 penalty minutes in 68 games. Donnay is heading into his fourth season in the OHL, but at age 19 […]
Rangers ‘Ty’ Up Emberson For Another Year
Chris Drury signed his second RFA of the off-season today, locking up 23 year old defenseman Ty Emberson for another year for the minimum $775K contract. The right handed defenseman is one of only two right handed defensemen signed by the Rangers in Hartford, along with Mac Holloway, who was added as a UFA on July 1st.