Rangers Preseason & Draft Moves

**Corey** (0:00)
On June 24th, so the NHL's got some new rules kicking in. For starters, teams are going to play fewer preseason games, just four instead of six. But on the flip side, the regular season is getting longer, bupping up to 84 games from 82
The Rangers are staying local for their preseason run, facing off against the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders twice each. Their preseason kicks off September 21st against the Devils on the road, then they're back home the next night against the Islanders. They'll see the Devils again at home on September 24th and wrap up the preseason the following night against the Islanders at their place. That's a pretty packed schedule, four games in five days.
Meanwhile, the Rangers front office still has a lot on their plate before training camp. The NHL draft is coming up this Friday and Saturday, and they've got some high picks number 5 and number 26 in the first round, plus 11 picks overall.
They're also reportedly looking into trading Vincent Trocheck and keeping an eye on defenseman Braden Schneider as they try to beef up the roster. The team is also looking to improve their prospect pool, heading into the 2026-2027 season. They finished last in the Eastern Conference, so there's definitely room for growth. It's going to be interesting to see what moves General Manager Chris Drury makes between now and then. It's a lot of changes and decisions happening behind the scenes. The league is shifting and teams like the Rangers are navigating these new waters, trying to set themselves up for success. That's the story for today. New York Rangers News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with the story.