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Rangers' Alberts Smits Out Week-to-Week | New York Rangers News artwork

Rangers' Alberts Smits Out Week-to-Week | New York Rangers News

New York Rangers News Today | 2 Min News | THE DAILY NOW!

November 9, 2026

Alberts Smits, the New York Rangers' rookie defenseman and fifth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, is sidelined week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. This setback comes as the team rides a three-game winning streak.

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Today is November 9th. Welcome in! This is New York Rangers News Today, where team coverage meets AI. Alright, so we got some news out of New York. The Rangers rookie, Alberts Smits, is listed as week to week with an upper body injury. Tough break for the team, especially with their recent 3 game winning streak.

Smits was the 5th overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft and was expected to make an impact right away. He was fitting in on the 3rd defensive pair, working alongside Braden Schneider.

It's a bummer to see a young guy sideline like this. On the bright side, the Rangers have some depth to cover for him. Marc Del Gaizo has recently been called up, and veteran players like Scott Morrow are stepping up. That kind of support is crucial when you're dealing with injuries. Smits hasn't put any points on the board yet, and his plus minus is sitting at minus 2, but he's shown some potential. A little time off could actually benefit his development, letting him recharge and come back stronger.

Overall, the Rangers are managing through injuries better than last season.

It'll be interesting to see how they adjust while they wait for Smits to return to the lineup.

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