Rangers' Zac Jones: Stuck outside of lineup
The Rangers' turnaround has hinged on two trades involving defensemen -- one that swapped Jacob Trouba for Urho Vaakanainen and another that brought in Will Borgen at the expense of Kaapo Kakko. Vaakanainen has largely taken over the third-pairing spot that belonged to Jones previously,
Kaapo Kakko Playing First-Line Role With Kraken As He Continues To See Increased Usage
Kaapo Kakko ’s role has dramatically increased since the New York Rangers traded him to the Seattle Kraken. After serving a third-line role in New York while even getting scratched on a few occasions, Kakko is suddenly playing on the Kraken’s first line alongside Matty Beniers and Jaden Schwartz.
Connection between No. 2 draft picks Kaapo Kakko, Matty Beniers bright spot for Kraken
Instant chemistry between Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers has generated some cautious optimism for the Kraken, with both enjoying productive stretches.
The Rangers Still Trying To Escape Their Demons
Pretend the Rangers were a real person with a best friend who worried about his perplexing and inconsistent behavior. This is how The Maven sees the fantasy: Friend to Mr. Ranger: "WHAT YOU NEED IS A GOOD SHRINK!" Now Mister Ranger is on the couch, telling the doctor the dozen things that drove him for the cure in the first place:
Rangers sign D Will Borgen to five-year contract extension
Will Borgen’s time with the Rangers hasn’t been long, but it appears he’s made a strong impression, as the club has decided to lock him up on a five-year extension.
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Rangers extend Borgen for five years, 'Canes acquire Rantanen
BORGS ON BROADWAY. #NYR and Will Borgen have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension. Details: https://t.co/kaqNu9G1Y3 pic.twitter.com/bzlGK0XLGk
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Trade completed by Kraken that Canadiens may regret
Recently, we saw Kaapo Kakko get traded, and he is now a completely different player. Honestly, it is fascinating to see how much he has changed. He's not far from a point-per-game pace since his ...
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Why Rangers ‘need (Zac Jones) here’ even though defenseman hasn’t played in month
The New York Rangers notebook leads with examining Zac Jones' role as he's set to sit out his 16th straight game.
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THROUGH GAMES OF FRIDAY, JAN. 31, 2025
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Rangers have big decisions to make on defensemen before, after NHL trade deadline
The New York Rangers face big decisions on several of their defensemen both before and after the March 7 NHL trade deadline.
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Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Puts up helper in win
Kakko produced an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Penguins. Kakko set up Matty Beniers' insurance tally in the third period. The 23-year-old Kakko had gone two games ...