Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin has one of the best save percentages in the NHL so far this season. He’s their No. 1 now and it could lead to some decisions to make with Semyon Varlamov this offseason. Indications are that they may want to keep him next season
Alexandar Georgiev
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Devils not into Dvorak and looking for goaltending Jimmy Murphy: Confirming that the New Jersey Devils are not interested in Montreal Canadiens forward Christian Dvorak. Jim Biringer: Frank Seravalli said on the Daily Faceoff Show that the New Jersey Devils are looking for goaltending. The Devils appear to have fallen out of live with Mackenzie
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is chatter about goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, but one scribe doesn’t expect to see the netminder get traded. Max Pacioretty’s successful wrist surgery still puts the player out indefinitely. What does that mean regarding an inevitable trade to clear salary-cap space? There is speculation Tuukka Rask has reached an agreement
Tonight’s game between the New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche features two teams that have been playing well lately. The Rangers have won 11 of their last 12 games and seven in a row. The Avalanche are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games and are tied for fourth place in the Central Division. Two points
The New York Rangers have remained competitive in the talented Metropolitan Division with a record of 13-4-3. The team is in third place in the division and is looking to maintain pace with the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes, who are in first and second place, respectively. The Blueshirts have high expectations for this season
The New York Rangers will face the New York Islanders for the first time this season tonight at the new home venue for the Islanders, UBS Arena. The Rangers are coming off a thrilling win against the Buffalo Sabres in which defenseman Ryan Lindgren netted the game-winning goal with less than one second remaining in
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, reports are that New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has apparently asked for a trade. Meanwhile, were the Colorado Avalanche close to re-signing Brandon Saad? Now that he’s left for the St. Louis Blues, what is the Avs next step? David Krejci has released a statement regarding his future with
The New York Rangers have signed Alexis Lafreniere, the No. 1-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Lafreniere will be on an entry-level contract that will pay him just under $1 million a year for three years if he stays with the big club. Most don’t think he’ll be demoted to the minors unless
It’s been a week since the New York Rangers announced that they would buy out the remainder of Henrik Lundqvist’s contract, thus ending the life-long Rangers’ incredible career with the organization. Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) The 38-year-old Swede has been the face of Rangers goaltending since the 2005-06
When the NHL free agency period begins on Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. PST, San Jose Sharks’ general manager Doug Wilson will have around $14 million in cap room to spend in free agency, looking to turn the Sharks around from one of their worst seasons in team history. To Wilson’s credit, he’s already done
Goaltending hasn’t been as issue for the New York Rangers since Henrik Lundqvist became the full starter after the 2005-06 season. It seems as though goaltending will remain a strength on Broadway for the foreseeable future with rookie phenom Igor Shesterkin coming onto the scene. But, where does Alexandar Georgiev’s future stand? After nearly being
If the Rangers are able to extend Chris Kreider, other moves may need to happen TSN: Bob McKenzie said last night that there have been some contract extension talks between the New York Rangers and pending UFA forward Chris Kreider. There is some optimism that a deal could be worked out, but it might mean
With the NHL’s Feb. 24 trade deadline less than two weeks away, all eyes are on the New York Rangers. The rebuilding Blueshirts’ playoff hopes are fading. With 58 points in 54 games, they’re nine points out of the final Eastern Conference wild-card berth. Barring a strong surge over the remainder of the schedule, and
Scouting the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings last night Mark Scheig: Scouts listed to attend last night’s game Blue Jackets and Red Wings game: Colorado Avalanche (4), Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Washington Capitals. Scouting the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa
16 trade targets for the Maple Leafs Jonas Seigel and James Mirtle of The Athletic: Looking at 16 potential trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1. Jeff Petry – Canadiens – one-year left at $5.5 million. Acquisition cost would be high for the Canadiens to trade him to their division rival. 2. Josh Manson
Trade deadline notes on the Blackhawks, Penguins, rentals, Senators, and Rangers Emily Kaplan of ESPN: If the Chicago Blackhawks are in a good position at the trade deadline, don’t expect them to do much. GM Stan Bowman would likely hold onto both Robin Lehner and Corey Crawford. Bowman could listen to offers on Erik Gustafsson.