NHL Rumors Roundup: Hellebuyck to Rangers After Shesterkin's Season-Ending Injury? Red Wings Demand "Top End" Return for Edvinsson & More
The Rangers are expected to use Spencer Martin as Dylan Garand’s backup while Igor Shesterkin’s season-ending injury forces the club to search for goaltending help.
- New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season following a leg injury suffered against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, with the team confirming the season-ending diagnosis on Saturday.
- Head coach Mike Sullivan expressed disappointment, stating he is "disappointed for him because he is such a fierce competitor," as rookie Dylan Garand steps into the starting role for the injured goaltender.
- On Sunday, the Rangers are expected to recall 31-year-old Spencer Martin to serve as backup to Garand, while veteran Joonas Korpisalo remains sidelined for four weeks with an undisclosed injury.
- General manager Chris Drury is exploring potential goalie acquisitions, though reports suggest the team will not rush into trades for Connor Hellebuyck or Samuel Montembeault due to significant logistical hurdles.
- Despite the significant loss, Drury has "plenty of runway" to evaluate the team's direction; with the Rangers featuring one of the league's youngest rosters, management appears content to let the season play out.
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The New York Rangers have a goaltending crisis on their hands.
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NHL rumors roundup: Hellebuyck to Rangers after Shesterkin's season-ending injury? Red Wings demand "top end" return for Edvinsson & more
As Week 2 of the 2026-27 season draws to a close, NHL trade rumors are on the rise due to season-ending injuries, AHL demotions and fractured relationships between player and management.
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