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Rangers Prepare Roster Overhaul Ahead of Trade Deadline

1/22/2026

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On March 7, the New York Rangers will likely have a different roster after the trade deadline, as Chris Drury, the New York Rangers’ president and general manager, describes this period as a retool rather than a rebuild.
The focus will be on which players may be traded, potentially including Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck.
The transition will create opportunities for younger players to prove themselves, with Gabe Perreault, a 20-year-old first-round pick, among those who could benefit from increased playing time.
The upcoming games will serve as evaluations for Drury to determine which players fit the Rangers' long-term plans.

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Story summary

On March 7, the New York Rangers will likely have a different roster after the trade deadline, as Chris Drury, the New York Rangers’ president and general manager, describes this period as a retool rather than a rebuild.
The focus will be on which players may be traded, potentially including Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck.
The transition will create opportunities for younger players to prove themselves, with Gabe Perreault, a 20-year-old first-round pick, among those who could benefit from increased playing time.
The upcoming games will serve as evaluations for Drury to determine which players fit the Rangers' long-term plans.