US Edition'Fragile' Rangers Are Looking for Answers to Turn Their Season Around
The Rangers are last in points percentage at 20-21-6 and face key roster decisions before the March 6 trade deadline amid injuries and a competitive Eastern Conference.
- On Jan 13, 2026, the New York Rangers face a ticking trade-deadline decision for GM Chris Drury, with 14 games remaining and the March 6 trade deadline under two months away including an Olympic pause.
- Small mistakes like ill-timed line changes have led to goals against, while injuries to franchise goaltender Igor Shesterkin and top defenseman Adam Fox have forced backups into heavier roles.
- Past the midway point of the season, the Rangers have lost four straight and seven of eight since the holiday break, including a 10-2 loss at Boston on national television.
- Coach Mike Sullivan is preaching positivity and stressing internal solutions; veterans including Vincent Trocheck and Braden Schneider urge enthusiasm and teamwork to fix mistakes.
- The Rangers sit last in points percentage and face playoff jeopardy as Tuesday approaches, while Artemi Panarin, who has no contract beyond June 30 and turns 35 on Oct. 31, adds urgency.
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