Rangers Explore Goalie Trades Amid Injuries | New York Rangers News

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It's October 20th.

Okay, big news out of New York, as the Rangers are facing some serious goalie issues early in the season. They've been hit hard by injuries, but somehow still started strong with a 7-3-1 record. That shows resilience, but they definitely need to plan for some depth in the crease. Joonas Korpisalo, who was set as the backup, landed on injured reserve almost right after the season kicked off.

And then their star, Igor Shesterkin, went down too, expected to be out for the rest of the season. That's a tough spot to be in, no doubt. So, the Rangers are scouring the league for help. According to Elliott Friedman, they're eyeing a couple of goalies, including Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from the Buffalo Sabres and Karel Vejmelka from the Utah Mammoth. Gotta make sure you've got options, right?

Also, their goalie scout, Scott Clemmensen, was spotted in Calgary recently. Speculation is, he might have been checking out Ville Husso from the Anaheim Ducks. Husso's contract situation makes him an intriguing option, but it's all about finding the right fit without long-term commitments. For the moment, the Rangers added James Reimer on a PTO in Hartford to bolster their depth chart. It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out as they navigate the goalie hunt. There's a lot at stake for this team this season. Team coverage powered by AI. This is New York Rangers News Today.