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The New York Rangers delivered a dismal performance with only nine shots in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, tying a 71-year franchise low for shots; a later note suggested they had 10 in a subsequent game, sparking humor about stat accuracy amid a forgettable season.
Veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen makes the Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster, adding veteran depth to a right-handed balance in the lineup, while Kumar Rocker wins the fifth starter job over Jacob Latz. Cal Quantrill and Austin Gomber were cut from the roster, and Latz will begin in a bullpen role. Rocker joins a rotation with Jack Leiter, Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and MacKenzie Gore, forming a potentially elite but injury-prone group.
New York Rangers acquire forward Jacob Battaglia from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Brennan Othmann; Battaglia, 19, has posted 43 points in 52 OHL games this season and brings leadership experience, while Othmann heads to Calgary.
With the 3 p.m. deadline looming, New York officially sent Sam Carrick to Buffalo for 2026 picks, while Vincent Trocheck remains the marquee trade chip whose high price has teams watching; Minnesota’s bid has cooled but several clubs are in play as Drury seeks a strong return and uses roster-management moves to navigate the final hours.
Rangers center Vincent Trocheck says he’s prepared for a potential trade by the 2026 NHL deadline but will not accept any deal sending him to a West Coast team, citing his 12‑team no‑trade list and a desire to play for a contender while staying near his East Coast family.
Matvei Michkov scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Flyers erased a 2-0 deficit to beat the Rangers 3-2 in New York; Zegras added the other goal, Ersson made 23 saves on 25 shots, and Philadelphia collected a crucial two points in the playoff push.
Madison Square Garden Sports' board approved exploring a plan to spin off its two franchises into separate publicly traded companies: the Knicks (and Westchester Knicks) as one company, and the Rangers (and Hartford Wolf Pack) as another. There is no timeline or guarantee; approvals from the NBA and NHL are required, and the move would aim to give each franchise clearer focus and investor characteristics, reflecting Dolan-era corporate restructuring.
Fangraphs released its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, noting a total of 110 players meeting the threshold. The Texas Rangers are represented by five prospects overall: Sebastian Walcott at 30 (limited by a UCL injury), Yolfran Castillo at 70, Caden Scarborough at 71, David Davalillo at 89, and Winston Santos at 103. Castillo stands out as a highly regarded 19-year-old international signee, while Scarborough’s high placement reinforces the system’s depth.
Artemi Panarin was traded from the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings for Liam Greentree and two conditional picks and signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Kings, timing the move to before the Olympic break and emphasizing a desire to join a team that would sign him immediately rather than be a rental.
New York traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for top prospect Liam Greentree and two conditional picks, with Panarin signing a two-year, $22 million contract; the move ends his era in New York as the Rangers, currently last in the Eastern Conference, pivot to a roster retooling aimed at becoming competitive again under coach Mike Sullivan.
The New York Rangers traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional third-round pick and prospect Liam Greentree, and Panarin then signed a two-year extension with the Kings at an $11 million average annual value. New York will retain 50% of Panarin’s cap hit this season as the teammoves into a retool, while Greentree—20 years old and coming off strong OHL-season production—gives L.A. added offensive upside. Panarin, who had 57 points in 52 games this season, departs after six seasons as a core Ranger.”,
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman notes Artemi Panarin’s preferred extension is a deal-breaker for trade talks, with Colorado, Dallas, and Anaheim viewing him as a pure rental rather than a long-term commitment; the Rangers have him held out for roster-management reasons, and cap constraints plus the price of a potential extension are narrowing the market for a player still producing at an elite level.
Panarin’s looming trade could be one of the biggest in years, with the Rangers weighing siting him until the Olympic break and many teams wary of meeting a long-term, high-dollar extension; Washington’s ample cap space and deep prospect pool position them as early favorites, while interest persists from Florida, San Jose, and Seattle, all hinging on whether Panarin agrees to a long contract.
With Artemi Panarin likely headed out of New York as the Rangers pursue asset management, this piece ranks eight potential destinations from least to most realistic—San Jose Sharks, Vegas Golden Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, Los Angeles Kings, Florida Panthers, Detroit Red Wings, and Carolina Hurricanes—based on cap space, assets, and fit, while noting his no-movement clause could shape which teams are truly feasible.
Washington isn’t seen as a likely destination for Artemi Panarin despite ongoing rumors; Elliotte Friedman said the Capitals “don’t seem likely” to trade for the Rangers star, who is seeking a long extension and has a full no-trade clause. The Rangers reportedly want a Brock Nelson–style return, while Panarin’s preferred destination is the Florida Panthers, though cap and asset constraints may block that. The Capitals are said to be willing to offer a three-year extension around $12 million per season, and multiple teams remain in the mix as trade activity heats up ahead of the Olympic-break roster freeze and the March deadline.