I kind of bit on the shot [by Frost] and he threw it backdoor. I just put my glove out there, tried to cover space. And I got fortunate... I caught a piece. That's a remarkable accomplishment in this game, and it just speaks volumes for how good of a goaltender he is.
Rangers forward Matt Rempe is going on injured reserve because of a lingering left thumb injury and will undergo a procedure, according to an NHL source. Rempe has admitted being limited by the thumb, which was broken in a fight with San Jose's Ryan Reaves on Oct. 23. Though he returned to action in mid-December, his effectiveness as a forechecker and a fighter was hampered,
The New York Rangers have fully embraced the retool. General manager Chris Drury made his first big move of the new era, dealing winger Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings just hours before Wednesday's NHL roster freeze. While the Rangers aren't tearing it down, they are looking for a different mix after such a disappointing season. The Panarin deal was the key point of business that needed to get done, but it would be foolish to think the moves are over now.
The Rangers have one more game tonight before we can thankfully forget about them for two weeks. What a disaster the last three weeks have been. The letter, scratching Artemi Panarin, getting nothing for Panarin, now lines that scratch two kids in favor of veterans. At some point, you just need to laugh because without laughter we are going to go insane. We will see at least two more big trades before the March 6 deadline, and probably some more smaller ones on the rentals.
The hits keep coming for the Rangers, as rookies Brennan Othmann and Scott Morrow both be healthy scratches in the NY Rangers lines tonight. This comes on the heels of one of the worst trades we've seen, and puts serious doubts into the direction of the Rangers. The letter said one thing, but the game lineups say another. Maybe there's some logic here, but it doesn't seem like Chris Drury and Mike Sullivan are in sync right now.
Live From the Blue Seats is back as Rob and Producer JL how Chris Drury failed with the Panarin trade, his first trade and test for this retool. No matter how you try to explain it away, the Panarin trade was a failure. His no-move clause, the late news that came conveniently after the trade reaction that Panarin only wanted LA and only told the Rangers that morning.
The Carolina Hurricanes (35-15-6) are lopsided favorites when they go on the road against the New York Rangers (22-28-6) on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are -226 on the moneyline to win, while the Rangers have +186 moneyline odds. The Rangers' game against the Hurricanes can be seen on ESPN+, so tune in to take in the action. When: Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York Favorite: Hurricanes (-226) Underdog: Rangers (+186) Over/under: 6
