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Rangers Daily: Bjorkstrand conundrum; Flyers injury list grows; 2027 free agents

The New York Rangers face a puzzling dilemma with veteran forward Oliver Björkstrand. After signing a one‑year, $4.5 million deal, he began the season in the top six but was soon demoted to the fourth line, dropping his ice time to a career‑low 10:31 per game. Despite a strong 5‑on‑5 expected‑goal share of 56.12% (second on the team), Björkstrand has recorded just two points in 10 games and the Rangers’ fourth line is yet to score. Coach Mike Sullivan must decide whether to give Björkstrand more minutes without disrupting the effective Miller‑Kartye third line. Meanwhile, the Flyers’ injury list grows with Sean Couturier and Tyson Foerster listed as questionable for the upcoming game against Colorado.

The Atlantic Current: Week 3

The Atlantic Current’s Week 3 recap highlights the Lightning’s mixed results: a 4‑1 loss to the Rangers on Oct. 13, an overtime 4‑3 win over the Kraken on Oct. 15 powered by Victor Hedman, and a 4‑2 comeback victory against the Canucks on Oct. 17 thanks to two goals from Nikita Kucherov. Upcoming games: Lightning at Vegas on Oct. 20 (10:30 p.m. ET) and at Colorado on Oct. 23 (9 p.m. ET).

Mike Sullivan dodges responsibility for NY Rangers’ Alberts Smits limited development

Mike Sullivan deflects blame for rookie defenseman Alberts Smits' limited ice time in the Rangers' 1‑0 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 19, 2026. Sullivan says assistant coach David Quinn set the defensive pairings, noting Smits logged just 14:46 minutes—his sixth‑most this season but the fewest among Rangers defensemen—and only five shifts after the second period. The fifth‑overall pick remains scoreless after 10 games and holds a minus‑one rating, while the Rangers sit 6‑3‑1.

NY Rangers Eyeing Nearby Rival For Goalie Fix

With Igor Shesterkin out for the season, the New York Rangers are trying to address their goaltending situation by doing their due diligence, scouring the league for who might be available.  Insider Elliotte Friedman has reported that they're likely going to try to find someone with only a bit of term left on their deal, as Shesterkin will be back next year will still have six years left on his contract.  He also reported on NHL Network that they've got their eye now on a nearby New ...

Lost in the Avalanche: Spencer Martin

Besides Nathan MacKinnon, there is one other member of the Colorado Avalanche’s 2013 draft class still currently on a NHL roster, which may come as a surprise. The unfortunate season ending injury to New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin meant that Spencer Martin was recalled from the minors to serve as Dylan Garand’s backup until […]