New York Rangers
Rangers face deadline to trade Panarin before Olympic freeze
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As the NHL's Olympic roster freeze approaches on Wednesday, the New York Rangers are under pressure to trade star winger Artemi Panarin. The 34-year-old forward, who holds a full no-movement clause, seeks a lucrative extension and prefers teams like the Florida Panthers. Multiple contenders, including the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning, remain in the mix amid ongoing negotiations.
As the 2025-26 NHL trade deadline approaches on March 6, interest in New York Rangers star Artemi Panarin has surged, with at least 10 teams reportedly in the mix to acquire the 34-year-old winger. The Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers are among those aggressively pursuing him, eyeing potential contract extensions. Rangers management has signaled a retool, holding Panarin out of the lineup in anticipation of a deal.
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The New York Rangers will sit forward Artemi Panarin for their game against the New York Islanders on Wednesday at UBS Arena as part of roster management. The decision comes during the team's retooling efforts, with Panarin not expected to play in the final three games before the Olympic roster freeze on February 4. Panarin, in the final year of his contract, has been informed the Rangers will help him find a new team before the trade deadline.
The New York Rangers secured a 5-1 victory over the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami on January 2, marking the first outdoor NHL game in the Sunshine State. Mika Zibanejad led the way with a hat trick and five points, setting records for the event. The game drew a sellout crowd of 36,153 under unseasonably warm conditions.
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Hours before puck drop in Florida's first NHL outdoor game, the Panthers and Rangers arrived in style for the 2026 Winter Classic at loanDepot Park. Two-time defending champs Florida aim to build on recent form against slumping New York, with pre-game fan events, Tom Brady's appearance, and charity auctions adding buzz under mild evening skies.
Vincent Trocheck will face his former team, the Florida Panthers, as a member of the New York Rangers in the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot park in Miami on January 2. The game marks the NHL's first outdoor contest in Florida, with the retractable roof planned to be open. Trocheck, who began his NHL career with the Panthers, reflects on the personal significance of returning to South Florida.
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The New York Rangers head into the Christmas break tied for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with 42 points, fresh off a 7-3 victory over the Washington Capitals. Amid injuries and inconsistent performance, the team hopes for fewer injuries, better goal scoring, and improved home results to bolster their playoff push. With the most games played in the NHL at 39, the Rangers face a condensed schedule due to the upcoming Olympic break.
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