The New York Rangers traded defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders for a 2026 third-ro...

The New York Rangers traded defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6381" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6381">Carson Soucy</a> to the New York Islanders for a 2026 third-round pick, the teams announced Monday.The Rangers held Soucy out of Monday's game against the Boston Bruins before the deal was announced.This marks New York's first trade since general manager Chris Drury <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3457295" href="https://thescore.com/news/3457295">announced</a> earlier in January that the club would begin retooling, with the Rangers on track to miss the playoffs for the second consecutive season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Soucy carries a $3.25-million cap hit and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Rangers acquired him from the Vancouver Canucks last season for a third-round pick.The 31-year-old has eight points in 46 games this season while averaging 17 minutes per contest.The Islanders are third in the Metropolitan Division with a 27-19-5 record. After missing the playoffs last campaign, they won the draft lottery and selected star defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/16210" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/16210">Matthew Schaefer</a> first overall.It's only the fourth trade ever between the Rangers and Islanders.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 08: Carson Soucy #24 of the New York Rangers in action against the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden on January 08, 2026 in New York City. The Sabres won 5-2.

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The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Friday night in Mitch Marner's h...

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Friday night in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4718" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4718">Mitch Marner</a>'s highly anticipated return to his hometown. Marner was showered with boos throughout the evening after a messy departure from Toronto this past summer following nine seasons with the Maple Leafs. He was held off the scoresheet in Vegas' triumph. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
And there are the boos 👀 <a href="https://t.co/jWu1vkUQMH">pic.twitter.com/jWu1vkUQMH</a>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/2014854409730085048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"It was fine," Marner said of the boos, per <a href="https://x.com/markhmasters/status/2014910606864752678?s=20">TSN's Mark Masters</a>. "I knew it was going to come tonight. Yeah, the cheering when I was going off was pretty funny. I didn't see that one coming, in a way. The booing when I had it was what I expected so I just tried to play through it and do my thing."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Marner drew a friendlier reaction from the Scotiabank Arena crowd during a first-period video tribute.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
The Toronto Maple Leafs pay tribute to Mitch Marner in his return 💙🤍 <a href="https://t.co/K9EE3aa0vQ">pic.twitter.com/K9EE3aa0vQ</a>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/2014858899963191807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Overall, Marner's relieved the hoopla is over with."Yeah, completely. Definitely," Marner <a href="https://x.com/markhmasters/status/2014907822698271123?s=20">said</a>. "Honestly, yeah. I don't have to talk about it anymore. I'm sure those guys (Maple Leafs) are relieved not having to talk about it, too."<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1741" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1741">Mark Stone</a> carried the load for Vegas with two goals and an assist, including a key insurance marker late in the third period after the Maple Leafs failed to convert on a power play that could have tied the game. The Golden Knights opened up a two-goal lead less than five minutes into the contest. Toronto got within one at two separate points but never equalized. The Maple Leafs have lost five of their past six contests, including two defeats to the Golden Knights. "For me, the standard's got to be better and higher," Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said, according to <a href="https://x.com/davidalter/status/2014898370880340356?s=20">David Alter of The Hockey News</a>. "We're at home here. We're not playing consistently enough with the urgency that is needed."

TORONTO, ON- JANUARY 23 - Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) congratulates Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) after he scores in the second period as the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Vegas Golden Knights at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. January 23, 2026. Steve Russell/Toronto Star (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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The Edmonton Oilers are targeting top-nine forwards to acquire ahead of the March 6 trade deadline, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991915/2026/01/22/nhl-trades-maple-leafs-oilers-rangers-rumblings/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun</a> reports.No deals are imminent, and any potential trade is likely to occur after the Olympic break concludes in late February, LeBrun adds.The Oilers' top players have been highly productive this season - captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> leads the NHL with 85 points in 51 games - but depth scoring is a concern for the back-to-back Western Conference champions. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4791" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4791">Andrew Mangiapane</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12722" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12722">Isaac Howard</a>, two players brought in over the offseason to provide extra offense, have a combined 17 points on the year. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5614" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5614">Trent Frederic</a>, whom Edmonton acquired before last year's deadline and subsequently signed to an eight-year extension, has only three points in 49 games this season.The Oilers currently have just over $270K in cap space, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/edmonton-oilers">PuckPedia</a>, so they'll need to move money out to facilitate a trade.Edmonton sits second in the Pacific Division, two points behind the Vegas Golden Knights with three extra games played.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 17: Zach Hyman #18 of the Edmonton Oilers celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on January 17, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Pittsburgh Penguins icon Evgeni Malkin is willing to take a pay cut on a potential new contract a...

Pittsburgh Penguins icon <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1026" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1026">Evgeni Malkin</a> is willing to take a pay cut on a potential new contract and isn't interested in playing elsewhere, reports <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985881/2026/01/20/penguins-jason-robertson-trade-rumors-nhl/">The Athletic's Josh Yohe</a>.Malkin's in the final season of a four-year deal that pays him $6.1 million annually. He's spent his entire 20-year career with the Penguins but was viewed as a possible trade candidate entering the 2025-26 campaign with Pittsburgh rebuilding.However, the Penguins have been one of the surprises of the season and enter Wednesday's action holding the third playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division with 57 points. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Malkin's dealt with injuries this year but has managed 35 points in 33 games when healthy. He's third on the Penguins' all-time scoring list with 1,381 points, trailing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1002" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1002">Sidney Crosby</a> and Mario Lemieux.His bounce-back campaign may compel Pittsburgh's front office to offer him a new deal, which it wasn't considering after last season, Yohe notes. Malkin collected 50 points in 68 games in 2024-25 as the Penguins missed the playoffs.Malkin's representatives plan to meet with Pittsburgh general manager Kyle Dubas during the Olympic break, per Yohe.

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 13: Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates during the overtime period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 13, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.

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The Vancouver Canucks traded forward Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Cole C...

The Vancouver Canucks traded forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7628" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7628">Kiefer Sherwood</a> to the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Cole Clayton and second-round picks in 2026 and 2027, the teams announced Monday.Sherwood was believed to be a hot commodity leading up to the trade deadline as a pending unrestricted free agent. He's notched 17 goals this season and owns a modest $1.5-million cap hit. The 30-year-old is one of the most physical players in the NHL. He set a league record with 462 hits last season and ranks second this year with 210.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"As an organization, we take a lot of pride in giving him the opportunity to grow and excel as a player," Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin <a href="https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/canucks-acquire-cole-clayton-and-2nd-round-picks-in-2026-and-2027-from-san-jose">said</a> of Sherwood. "Given where things currently stand and the direction of our rebuild, we felt it was necessary to make a move like this as we continue to build our pipeline."Sherwood is currently on injured reserve and is unsure if he'll debut for the Sharks before the league breaks for the Olympics in early February, he told <a href="https://x.com/patersonjeff/status/2013324958793859420?s=20">Rink Wide's Jeff Paterson</a>.Clayton, 25, is an undrafted right-shot blue-liner who's spent the past five seasons in the AHL. He managed five points in 33 games with the Sharks' affiliate before the trade. San Jose still owns two first-round picks and a second in 2026. The Sharks haven't made the playoffs since 2019 but entered Monday holding the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.The Canucks, who now have four picks in the first two rounds of this year's draft, are in the midst of a rebuild after winning the Pacific Division only two seasons ago. Vancouver traded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2170" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2170">J.T. Miller</a> last campaign, dealt captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7960" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7960">Quinn Hughes</a> in November, and is reportedly listening to offers on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7699" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7699">Elias Pettersson</a>.

ELMONT, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 19: Kiefer Sherwood #44 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on December 19, 2025 in Elmont, New York.

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Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk made his season debut Monday against the San Jose Sharks....

Florida Panthers winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5591" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5591">Matthew Tkachuk</a> made his season debut Monday against the San Jose Sharks.Tkachuk has been recovering from offseason surgery to repair a torn adductor and sports hernia, injuries he sustained at last year's 4 Nations Face-Off. Although he missed the remainder of the 2024-25 regular season, he returned in the playoffs to help the Panthers capture their second straight Stanley Cup.The 28-year-old was instrumental during Florida's championship run, notching 23 points in 23 games. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Tkachuk's return comes at an opportune time for the Panthers, as they enter Monday's contest four points back of a wild-card spot."It's not like I can dip my toe," Tkachuk said, per <a href="https://x.com/JamesonCoop/status/2013267581952516490">team reporter Jameson Olive</a>. "I told them, 'I'm coming back, throw me in the fire.' We need these points, that's why I was only coming back at 100%. Just really excited."Florida has gone 25-19-3 without Tkachuk and captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3004" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3004">Aleksander Barkov</a>, who was given a seven-to-nine-month recovery timeline after knee surgery in September.

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 12: Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) looks tot he stands with a smile after scoring his second goal in the first period during game four of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Amerant Bank Arena, FL.

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Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson was disappointed in Leevi Merilainen's performance duri...

Ottawa Senators defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9188" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9188">Jake Sanderson</a> was disappointed in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9225" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9225">Leevi Merilainen</a>'s performance during Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens."I think Leevi made some good saves," Sanderson said, per <a href="https://x.com/jkamckenzie/status/2012725221275386130?s=20">The Athletic's Julian McKenzie</a>. "But I think, at the end of the day, you've got to make more than 10 saves to win a game."Merilainen allowed six Canadiens goals on 19 shots as the Senators let a two-goal lead slip away in the third period. Head coach Travis Green agreed that goaltending held his team back. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's hard to give him a pass," Green <a href="https://x.com/jkamckenzie/status/2012730714802753892?s=20">said</a> of Merilainen. "I'm sure he'd like to have one or two back. I feel bad for him."<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9189" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9189">Tim Stutzle</a>, who collected two points Saturday, said the Senators could have done a better job in front of Merilainen. "I don't know why we're talking about this," Stutzle <a href="https://x.com/jkamckenzie/status/2012725920734281738?s=20">said</a>. "Leevi's been playing great. He's been playing a lot of hockey. It's always every time somebody scores, everybody blames the goalie. But we have his back. We've got to play better in front of him and don't give up high-danger scoring chances."Merilainen entered the contest with an .860 save percentage in 20 appearances this season. The Senators have used four different netminders in 2025-26 and recently signed veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1195" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1195">James Reimer</a> to a one-year deal.Green noted <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3922" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3922">Linus Ullmark</a>, who hasn't played since Dec. 27 due to personal reasons, will travel to Detroit for Sunday's contest with the Red Wings.

OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 17: The game winning overtime goal by Cole Caufield #13 of the Montreal Canadiens [NOT PICTURED] in the back of the net as Jake Sanderson #85 of the Ottawa Senators and Leevi Merilainen #1 look on on January 17, 2026, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

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Artemi Panarin is still processing that his tenure with the New York Rangers is likely coming to ...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4530" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4530">Artemi Panarin</a> is still processing that his tenure with the New York Rangers is likely coming to an end soon after the organization <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3457167" href="https://thescore.com/news/3457167">reportedly</a> told him that it won't offer a new contract as it embarks on a retool."It's hard to say how I feel," Panarin told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6979529/2026/01/17/artemi-panarin-ny-rangers-retool/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Vincent Z. Mercogliano</a> after Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. "I'm still confused, but the GM decided to go in a different direction. I'm OK with that. I'm a Ranger player right now, so I'll play every game 100%."The game marked New York's first contest since general manager Chris Drury announced that changes to the roster are imminent. Panarin wasn't interested in diving deeper into the topic.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I actually said everything I want to say about this situation," he said. "Let's talk about hockey."Panarin has a full no-move clause, meaning he can pick his destination if the Rangers trade him before the March 6 trade deadline. He carries an $11.642-million cap hit before hitting unrestricted free agency this summer. He collected three points Saturday, bringing his season total to 54 points in 48 appearances.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 21: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers warms up prior to the game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on December 21, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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A new name shot to the top of every trade deadline board across the hockey world Friday after rep...

A new name shot to the top of every trade deadline board across the hockey world Friday after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3457167" href="https://thescore.com/news/3457167">reports</a> surfaced that the New York Rangers won't be offering Artemi Panarin a new contract.Panarin is set for unrestricted free agency this summer and owns a full no-movement clause. Considering he carries a $11.642-million cap hit, the Rangers will likely need to retain salary to facilitate a deal.But even with salary retention, few contenders have the cap space or draft capital to acquire a player of Panarin's caliber. The 34-year-old has 51 points in 47 games this season, and he's the NHL's fifth-highest scorer since landing on Broadway in 2019-20.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Here are five teams that could be suitors for Panarin if he's moved before the March 6 deadline.<h3>Florida Panthers</h3>Money-wise, the Panthers aren't a fit. Asset-wise, they are. Destination-wise, the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions are as good as it gets. Florida didn't appear to have the capital to acquire Seth Jones or Brad Marchand last year, but the organization still found a way to add both. Marchand later revealed he'd only accept a trade to the Panthers, which helped keep the acquisition cost down.Panarin, a longtime friend of Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, could find Florida as an appealing option if chasing a Stanley Cup is his priority. But while Florida presents a tempting opportunity, the Cats could prefer to avoid the salary-cap gymnastics that come with adding Panarin and instead focus on welcoming back Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk as the club gears up for the playoffs. Still, the Panthers didn't earn their reputation as the league's most aggressive team by coincidence.<h3>Washington Capitals</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/817846/cropped_GettyImages-1308090324.jpg?ts=1768602124" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/817846/w220xh124_GettyImages-1308090324.jpg?ts=1768602124 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/817846/w320xh180_GettyImages-1308090324.jpg?ts=1768602124 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/817846/w640xh360_GettyImages-1308090324.jpg?ts=1768602124 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/817846/w768xh432_GettyImages-1308090324.jpg?ts=1768602124 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/817846/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1308090324.jpg?ts=1768602124 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Patrick McDermott / National Hockey League / Getty</figcaption></figure>As the Rangers were making headlines Friday, Capitals general manager Chris Patrick <a href="https://x.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/2012250410858193355?s=20">expressed</a> a desire to pursue a "higher-end skilled winger" leading up to the trade deadline. Talk about convenient timing.There won't be a winger on the market more skilled than Panarin, and the Capitals have the money to make it work. Additionally, teaming up with countryman Alex Ovechkin for a Cup run in what may be the all-time goal scorer's final season has to be tantalizing.Patrick also <a href="https://x.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/2012258872866598952?s=20">noted</a> that he wasn't willing to part with top prospect Cole Hutson in a potential Quinn Hughes trade, so it's unclear what Washington might be willing to offer to land Panarin as a rental.<h3>Vegas Golden Knights</h3>Much like the Panthers, you can never count out the Golden Knights during trade season. Vegas' prospect pipeline is bare due to years of going all-in at this time, but the club could have an extra $5.9 million in cap space if William Karlsson, currently on long-term injured reserve, is ruled out for the playoffs. His stashed cap hit would allow the Golden Knights to add Panarin at 50% salary retention.Although Vegas might prefer to pursue a center over a winger, it recently moved Mitch Marner to the middle to address depth issues. If that experiment lasts, there may be a fit for Panarin in a loaded top six that also features Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and Pavel Dorofeyev.<h3>Los Angeles Kings</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/792691/cropped_GettyImages-2214676272.jpg?ts=1751416196" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/792691/w220xh124_GettyImages-2214676272.jpg?ts=1751416196 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/792691/w320xh180_GettyImages-2214676272.jpg?ts=1751416196 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/792691/w640xh360_GettyImages-2214676272.jpg?ts=1751416196 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/792691/w768xh432_GettyImages-2214676272.jpg?ts=1751416196 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/792691/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2214676272.jpg?ts=1751416196 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Gary A. Vasquez / National Hockey League / Getty</figcaption></figure>The Kings are in the playoff hunt despite ranking 31st in goals for and 27th in power-play proficiency. Adding a game-breaking talent to help spark their offense could transform their attack. Enter Panarin, who would be a huge upgrade over Los Angeles' top-six left wingers: Jeff Malott and Warren Foegele.L.A. has the financial flexibility to make a deal work, but it doesn't have a great group of prospects. That said, the Kings own their first-round picks for the next three years and have a pair of second- and third-rounders to help entice Rangers general manager Chris Drury if Panarin wants to play out the end of his season in Hollywood.<h3>Carolina Hurricanes</h3>The Hurricanes are no strangers to franchise-altering moves at the deadline, having brought in Jake Guentzel in 2024 before acquiring and flipping Mikko Rantanen last year. With ample cap space, four first-round picks over the next three years, and a respectable collection of prospects, Carolina is in a prime position to go for it again this season.The Hurricanes are the clear favorite in the Metropolitan Division, and they could be more inspired than ever to go all-in after another disappointing exit in last year's Eastern Conference Final. Adding Panarin could push a Stanley Cup-ready roster over the top.

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New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury issued a letter to fans Friday announcing the club's...

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury issued a letter to fans Friday announcing the club's intentions to retool as the trade deadline approaches."With our position in the standings and injuries to key players this season, we must be honest and realistic about our situation," Drury wrote. "We are not going to stand pat - a shift will give us the ability to be smart and opportunistic as we retool the team. This will not be a rebuild. This will be a retool around our core players and prospects. We will target players, draft picks, and cap space to allow us flexibility moving forward. That may mean saying goodbye to players that have brought us and our fans great moments over the years."The Rangers, who have won two of their past 10 games, are on a five-game slide after losing star netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8558">Igor Shesterkin</a> to injury. Defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8555" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8555">Adam Fox</a> is also sidelined as New York sits last in the Eastern Conference, eight points out of a wild-card spot.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Drury didn't indicate which players the Rangers will build around going forward, but <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3457167" href="https://thescore.com/news/3457167">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a> reported later Friday that New York won't offer leading scorer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4530" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4530">Artemi Panarin</a> a contract extension, putting him in play for a potential trade.Fox, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2033" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2033">Mika Zibanejad</a>, and captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2170" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2170">J.T. Miller</a>, whom the Rangers acquired last season from the Vancouver Canucks, have full no-move clauses.The Rangers won the Presidents' Trophy in 2024 but last spring became only the fourth team in NHL history to miss the playoffs the year after being the league's top regular-season club.New York hired Mike Sullivan as head coach in an effort to right the ship, but the Rangers' first season under the two-time Stanley Cup winner hasn't gone to plan."No one in the organization is happy with what has transpired - from management to coaches to players," Drury added. "Over the last few years, we've had some successes and moments to cherish, but ultimately it was not the end goal."

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 29: Chris Drury of the New York Rangers attends the NHL Draft at Sphere on June 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's No. 33 at TD Garden on Thursday prior to their clash with the Seattle Kraken. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Congratulations, Zdeno Chara 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/NJxzveG49Q">pic.twitter.com/NJxzveG49Q</a>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/2011956007123984553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"Since day one, I knew we had the best fans," Chara <a href="https://x.com/NESN/status/2011954586785825159?s=20">said</a> during his speech. "Not to disrespect any other cities around the world, but in my mind, there is no other place like TD Garden when it gets loud." Chara is the 13th member of the organization to have his jersey raised to the rafters in Beantown. He captained the Bruins for all 14 of his seasons in Boston, leading them to a Stanley Cup in 2011 and two more finals in 2013 and 2019.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The towering blue-liner won the Norris Trophy in 2009 and ranks third in Bruins history in games played (1,023) and points (481) by a defenseman. In November, Chara was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.Several Bruins icons, including fellow Hall of Fame defensemen Bobby Orr and Ray Bourque, were on the ice for the ceremony.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Welcoming our ceremony participants to the ice... And honoring those that cannot be with us tonight 💛🖤 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BigZ33?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BigZ33</a> <a href="https://t.co/XyemyGgyqe">pic.twitter.com/XyemyGgyqe</a>— NESN (@NESN) <a href="https://twitter.com/NESN/status/2011944871540502832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2026</a>
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 15: Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins waves to fans on the golden carpet for his number retirement ceremony before the game against the Seattle Kraken at the TD Garden on January 15, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The Vancouver Canucks are listening to league-wide interest in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7699" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7699">Elias Pettersson</a> as they trend closer to a full rebuild, <a href="http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/canucks-management-using-rebuild-word-open-to-moving-pettersson/">TSN's Darren Dreger</a> reported on "Insider Trading."Pettersson has a full no-move clause through 2032, and his agent hasn't been contacted by the Canucks about a potential deal, Dreger noted."It's our duty to take calls on everyone," Canucks president Jim Rutherford told <a href="https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/canucks-jim-rutherford-will-consider-trading-all-players">The Province's Patrick Johnston</a> in response to the Pettersson report.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Canucks previously indicated to teams that they're only open to trading non-core players, but poor results of late may shift the organization's outlook."The intent at the start was to not get into any core player," Rutherford said. "It may very well end up staying that way. But it certainly would not make any sense for (general manager) Patrik (Allvin) to not listen to anybody."Pettersson is set to earn $11.6 million annually for the next six seasons after signing an eight-year extension with Vancouver in 2024. He signed the contract during his most productive stretch in the NHL but has slowed down considerably since his deal kicked in.The 27-year-old collected 102- and 89-point outputs as an All-Star in 2022-23 and 2023-24, respectively, but managed only 45 points in 64 games last season and is on a 60-point pace for the current campaign.The 2017 fifth overall pick was heavily involved in trade rumors last season amid a feud with former teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2170" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2170">J.T. Miller</a>. Vancouver ultimately dealt Miller to the New York Rangers prior to the 2025 trade deadline. The Canucks, who have lost eight consecutive games, have fallen to last place in the Western Conference. They're 5-8-2 since trading former captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7960" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7960">Quinn Hughes</a> to the Minnesota Wild in December.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 2: Elias Pettersson #40 of the Vancouver Canucks skates up ice during their NHL game against the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Arena on January 2, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason and named Rick Bowness as his replacement, the team announced Monday.Columbus also relieved assistant coach Steve McCarthy of his duties.Evason was in his second season behind the bench for the Blue Jackets, who sit last in the Eastern Conference at 19-19-7.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"This season has been a frustrating one for all of us, and the bottom line is we are not performing at a level that meets our expectations," general manager Don Waddell said in a statement. "We all share in that responsibility, me included, and while this was not a decision that was made lightly, it is one that needed to be made at this time."The Blue Jackets missed the playoffs by two points in 2024-25 and are trending toward missing the postseason for a sixth consecutive year following an underwhelming first half.Bowness most recently coached the Winnipeg Jets between 2022 and 2024, announcing his retirement after the club was eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 70-year-old has 2,726 games of experience as an NHL head coach or assistant, the most in league history.The Blue Jackets signed Bowness for the remainder of the season, reports <a href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/2011086914556751895">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>. Everything will be re-visited afterward.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 11: Head Coach Dean Evason of the Columbus Blue Jackets reacts following a play in the second period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center on January 11, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1461" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1461">Brooks Koepka</a> will return to the PGA TOUR for the 2026 season, following a series of stipulations outlined in the circuit's new Returning Member Program, CEO Brian Rolapp <a href="https://x.com/PGATOUR/status/2010785182677418489/photo/2">announced</a> Monday.As part of his reinstatement, Koepka must forfeit his stake in the TOUR's Player Equity Program for five years and make a $5-million charitable donation."Forfeiting five years of potential equity in our Player Equity Program represents one of the largest financial repercussions in professional sports history - our estimations are that Brooks could miss out on approximately $50 million to $85 million in potential earnings depending on his competitive performance and the growth of the TOUR," Rolapp said.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The TOUR also announced the return protocol is open until Feb. 2, but only for golfers who have won The Players or a major championship between 2022-25. Only <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/437" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/437">Bryson DeChambeau</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1111" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1111">Jon Rahm</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/891" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/891">Cameron Smith</a>, all under contract with LIV Golf, meet those terms."This is a one-time, defined window and is not a precedent for future situations," Rolapp added. "Once the door closes, there is no promise that this path will be available again."Koepka last competed on the PGA TOUR in March 2022 before joining LIV on a contract reportedly exceeding $100 million. While with LIV, he won the 2023 PGA Championship and collected five additional victories.The 35-year-old revealed on Dec. 23 that he was leaving LIV, saying he wanted to be closer to family. Reports of Koepka's application for reinstatement surfaced last week."I believe in where the PGA TOUR is headed with new leadership, new investors, and an equity program that gives players a meaningful ownership stake," Koepka <a href="https://x.com/BKoepka/status/2010785270602281361?s=20">said</a> in a statement. "I also understand there are financial penalties associated with this decision, and I accept those." Koepka has already committed to the Farmers Insurance Open (Jan. 29 - Feb. 1) and Waste Management Open (Feb. 5-8).

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA - AUGUST 18: Brooks Koepka of the United States walks at the 10th hole during day three of LIV Golf: Greenbrier at The Old White Course on August 18, 2024 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

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The Ottawa Senators signed veteran goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1195" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1195">James Reimer</a> to a one-year, $850,000 contract, the team announced Monday.Reimer made one start for Ottawa's AHL affiliate before signing his deal, allowing six goals on 28 shots. The 37-year-old also represented Canada at the Spengler Cup in December and played preseason games with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a professional tryout deal.The Senators are seeking answers in goal amid a four-game losing streak that's sunk them to 15th in the Eastern Conference. Ottawa ranks last in the NHL with an .868 save percentage and has used four netminders already this campaign. Last year's No. 1, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3922" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3922">Linus Ullmark</a>, is currently away from the team for personal reasons and made saves at an .881 clip in 28 appearances this season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Reimer's put together a 15-year NHL career but has primarily served as a backup in recent seasons. Since 2019, he's suited up for the Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, San Jose Sharks, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, and Buffalo Sabres.The Senators return to action Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - DECEMBER 26: James Reimer of Team Canada looks on during the Spengler Cup Davos match between Team Canada and U.S Collegiate Selects at Zondacrypto-Arena on December 26, 2025 in Davos, Switzerland.

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New York Rangers captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2170" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2170">J.T. Miller</a> was sickened by his club's 10-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday."That's as bad as it gets," Miller said postgame, according to <a href="https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2010098467960697045?s=20">The Athletic's Vince Z. Mercogliano</a>. "I don't know, man. The only thing that really matters now is this should sting, like, this should suck. This should make you want to puke and then respond tomorrow and the next day. The only thing that matters is a response."Miller scored with the game out of reach and finished the contest minus-3 in nearly 17 minutes of ice time. He took ownership of his role in the humiliating defeat. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"That's a game where you're looking for leadership, and I've got to be better," he <a href="https://x.com/vzmercogliano/status/2010101052100559356">said</a>. "It's just unacceptable. Your leaders shouldn't let games - and I'm talking about myself - get like that. The crowd should never be chanting, 'We want 10!'"The Rangers took the lead 1:24 into the contest before giving up six unanswered goals. The Bruins scored nine of their tallies at even strength and had an array of standout performers. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4122" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4122">David Pastrnak</a> notched six assists, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9290" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9290">Marat Khusnutdinov</a> had four goals, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4563" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4563">Pavel Zacha</a> recorded a hat trick.New York's collected only three wins in its past 10 games and is now five points back of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2089" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2089">Vincent Trocheck</a> said the Rangers need a "complete reset" to move forward, according to <a href="https://x.com/MollieeWalkerr/status/2010098437614932479?s=20">Mollie Walker of the New York Post</a>."We should be embarrassed right now," Trocheck <a href="https://x.com/MollieeWalkerr/status/2010097842388627580?s=20">said</a>, "and I think we are."The Rangers return to action Monday against the Seattle Kraken.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 06: J.T. Miller #8 of the New York Rangers speaks with Vincent Trocheck #16 during the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Madison Square Garden on December 06, 2025 in New York City.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1461" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1461">Brooks Koepka</a> applied for reinstatement to the PGA TOUR on Friday, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/47563165/sources-brooks-koepka-reapplies-pga-tour-membership">ESPN's Mark Schlabach</a>. The five-time major champion announced his departure from LIV Golf on Dec. 23, citing family needs and prioritizing being closer to home.He last competed on TOUR in March 2022 before defecting to the Saudi-backed circuit. Koepka won the 2023 PGA Championship and collected five additional victories as a LIV player. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>It's unclear what his reinstatement process may entail. Sources told Schlabach that the decision will include "thoughtful input from the board, including player directors."Koepka's currently eligible to play in all four majors this season.

CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 02: Brooks Koepka of the United States plays his second shot on the second hole on day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2025 at Carnoustie Golf Links on October 02, 2025 in Carnoustie, Scotland.

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The Utah Mammoth will host the Colorado Avalanche at the 2027 Winter Classic, the teams announced Wednesday.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
At SEG our goal is to bring great things and build Utah. This is one of those things. The 18th Winter Classic coming to Utah in our 3rd year in the NHL. Couldn’t be more excited! Big things ahead! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TusksUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TusksUp</a> <a href="https://t.co/wMJLaIzDEz">pic.twitter.com/wMJLaIzDEz</a>— Ryan Smith (@RyanQualtrics) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanQualtrics/status/2009036240721727934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a>
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SEPTEMBER 7 : The Wasatch Mountains are seen in the background of Rice-Eccles Stadium during the game between the Utah Utes and the Northern Illinois Huskies on September 7, in Salt Lake City Utah

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The New York Rangers have been pushing hard to acquire Vancouver Canucks winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7628" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7628">Kiefer Sherwood</a>, sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6950708/2026/01/07/ny-rangers-kiefer-sherwood-trade-rumors/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Vincent Z. Mercogliano</a>. Sherwood, a pending unrestricted free agent, has been involved in trade rumors for most of the season and has drawn plenty of interest. There's a large gap between him and the Canucks in contract negotiations, <a href="https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/canucks-focused-on-re-signing-sherwood-as-trade-deadline-sits-two-months-away/">TSN's Chris Johnston </a>reports.The Canucks are hopeful of netting at least a first-round pick for Sherwood if they trade him, Mercogliano reports. New York owns two first-round selections in the 2026 draft.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Rangers are pursuing a top-nine forward to help their 30th-ranked offense. Sherwood's notched 17 goals and five assists in 42 games while recording a whopping 202 hits. He currently carries a $1.5-million cap hit. New York is three points back of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference and recently lost stars <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8558">Igor Shesterkin</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8555" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8555">Adam Fox</a> to injury.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - DECEMBER 30: Kiefer Sherwood #44 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during the third period of their NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Rogers Arena on December 30, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada.

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Several New Jersey Devils supported <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10579" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10579">Luke Hughes</a> after the defenseman was booed on home ice Sunday for a pair of costly errors in a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Hughes scored on his own net in the opening minute, then lost the puck to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1690" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1690">Taylor Hall</a> in front of the crease in the second period. The second mistake stood as the winning goal for Carolina. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/le83eX0gVqw?si=yHU1gdAnIh1i22dj" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure>Hughes took ownership of his gaffes after the loss. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It is what it is. It's part of sports," Hughes said, per <a href="https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/game-story-2025020660">team reporter Sam Kasan</a>. "Obviously, I made a couple mistakes today, and I gotta be better, and it is what it is."Head coach Sheldon Keefe didn't appreciate the home crowd turning on the 22-year-old. "It's disappointing that that was the reaction that we had in the building for the youngest player on the ice," he said. "But he'll give them lots of reasons to cheer in the future."Goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1063" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1063">Jake Allen</a>, who started the contest, also thought the fans' reaction was unfair."I've made so many mistakes to count," Allen said. "I've had fans boo me. I've had this and that, which, listen, I don't think he deserves. He's a kid that made two mistakes in a hockey game. Whoever doesn't make mistakes, I'd love to meet you, you know? But, it's a tough situation for him. In a game like that, probably something he's never felt before."Hughes has struggled defensively this season but has produced 21 points in 42 games while averaging over 23 minutes per contest. He's in his third full NHL season after being drafted fourth overall in 2021, and he's playing the first campaign of a seven-year, $63-million contract signed in October after negotiations lingered through training camp.

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 04: Nikolaj Ehlers #27 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates an own goal during the first period by the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on January 4, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey.

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