NHL Trade Rumors: Insider updates latest on UPL, Rangers’ goalie search

The New York Rangers are reportedly exploring the goalie trade market after starter Igor Shesterkin suffered a season-ending injury. According to insider Elliotte Friedman, the Rangers have looked at Buffalo Sabres netminder Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Karel Vejmelka. While Dylan Garand has performed well in Shesterkin's absence, New York general manager Chris Drury is expected to seek a tandem partner to avoid overworking the rookie netminder.

Writer Tim Daniels suggests the Buffalo Sabres could facilitate a trade sending Luukkonen to New York while targeting Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Luukkonen reportedly has the Jets on his no-trade list, which could necessitate a multi-team deal. Daniels argues that Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen must aggressively address Buffalo's early-season struggles in goal by pursuing Hellebuyck.