Rangers overhaul roster with trades and new prospects

The New York Rangers underwent a major roster overhaul during the summer of 2026, led by general manager Chris Drury. Key moves included trading Vincent Trocheck to Utah for Sean Durzi and Cole Beaudoin, acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas, and trading for Marcus Pettersson from Vancouver. The team also drafted defenseman Alberts Smits. These changes came after a disappointing season and the earlier trade of Artemi Panarin. Training camp opened with rookie camp on Friday, and the regular season begins September 29 in Boston. The team hopes to return to the playoffs.