NHL Rumors Roundup: Hellebuyck to Rangers After Shesterkin's Season-Ending Injury? Red Wings Demand "Top End" Return for Edvinsson & More
Dylan Garand is expected to start while the Rangers weigh trade options after Shesterkin’s injury leaves the team with a depleted goaltending depth chart.
- On Saturday, the New York Rangers announced goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season after suffering a season-ending leg injury during the team's recent game.
- Compounding the crisis, backup Joonas Korpisalo faces a four-week absence due to injury, leaving the team with limited depth behind rookie starter Dylan Garand.
- On Sunday, the Rangers recalled 31-year-old Spencer Martin from the Hartford Wolf Pack to provide depth and serve as backup to Garand.
- While the team explores external help, reports link Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the Rangers, though his full no-movement clause presents significant hurdles.
- Despite these major roster changes, the Rangers hold a 4-2 record in the Metropolitan Division, with head coach Mike Sullivan stating, "Our message is, we keep fighting.
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The New York Rangers took a big hit when it became clear that star goalie Igor Sheshjorkin will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury. But the NHL team has not given up. Last night they won a convincing win against Vancouver – thanks, among other things, to Swedish star Mika Zibanejad.
The New York Rangers have a goaltending crisis on their hands.
New York Rangers Expected to Promote Veteran Goaltender Before Canucks Game
The New York Rangers have been shuffling players around now that goaltender Igor Shesterkin is out of commission. According to an NHL insider, the organization is expected to promote one of its veteran netminders ahead of the clash with the Vancouver Canucks. Rangers To Promote Spencer Martin Before Canucks Game On Sunday, the Rangers are […]
There is a goaltending crisis in the New York Rangers. First goaltender Igor Sheshjorkin will miss the rest of the season. Now Jonathan Quick, 40, can make a comeback, according to reports.
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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