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NHL Rumours: New York Rangers Kicking Tires After Igor Shesterkin Injury

As the 2026-27 season ramps up, so do NHL Rumours and Last Word On Hockey has you covered. In this edition of NHL Rumours, we explore the New York Rangers plans and options following the loss of goaltender Igor Shesterkin…

By Lori Bennett · Last Word on Sports

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 1:51 PM

Key Things to Know

The New York Rangers are exploring goaltender trades following Igor Shesterkin's season-ending knee injury.
Rangers GM Chris Drury reportedly faces no rush to make a trade while Joonas Korpisalo recovers.
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault was cited as a potential trade target on an expiring deal.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Rangers are exploring trade options for goaltenders following a season-ending right knee injury to starter Igor Shesterkin on October 9. Insiders report general manager Chris Drury is monitoring the market without rushing, relying on Dylan Garand and Spencer Martin while backup Joonas Korpisalo recovers from injury over the next three to four weeks.

Potential trade targets reportedly include netminders on expiring deals, such as Montreal's Sam Montembeault, Detroit's John Gibson, and St. Louis's Jordan Binnington. The Rangers also signed veteran James Reimer to a professional tryout agreement with AHL affiliate Hartford.

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