Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun suggests Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray has chatted with Colorado Avalanche GM Greg Sherman about a deal for Ryan O’Reilly, but the rumored price of a roster player, prospect, and draft pick is simply too steep. The general manager of the New York Rangers is also thought to be actively discussing a trade [...]

The New York Rangers re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Michael Del Zotto on Sunday, according to the team’s twitter account. It’s a two-year deal worth $2.55 million per season, a source told ESPNNewYork.com. The team also announced it has signed defenseman Matt Gilroy, a former Ranger who played with Ottawa and Tampa Bay last season. Del Zotto, the Rangers’ first-round [...]

Below is a list of the remaining restricted free agents that have yet to sign with their team. They must wait until the new CBA is ratified to sign a new contract. Dmitry Kulikov  D FLA 22  $        1,325,000 Nick Petrecki D SAN 23  $        1,125,000 Michael Del Zotto D NYR 22  $        1,087,500 Ryan O’Reilly [...]

Michael Del Zotto is still without a new contract with the New York Rangers. With only a few days left before the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires September 15, Andrew Gross of The Record suggests negotiations don’t appear to be progressing all that well. “All I can do is prepare for the start of the season and the rest [...]

 The New York Rangers continue to work on a contract for restricted free agent Michael Del Zotto. Del Zotto’s agent said he was “hopeful” a deal would be completed. The 22-year-old improved by leaps and bounds from a disappointing sophomore campaign that saw him get sent to the minors to score 10 times, tally 31 assists [...]

The latest trade rumors around the league regarding Rick Nash: February 26th:  Katie Strang of ESPNNY tweeted “Doesn’t appear Rangers are willing to concede to CBJ demands. At this point, NYR considered out of running for Nash.” Bob McKenzie via twitter “Obviously possible Rick Nash could move by tomorrow but it were close in any way [...]

According to the New York Post: Defenseman Stu Bickel is expected to skate in his first NHL game as replacement for an injured Steve Eminger (shoulder). Tim Erixon will probably fill in for Jeff Woywitka (ankle). The Rangers’ top four Dan Girardi, Ryan McDonagh, Michael Del Zotto and Anton Stralman are expected to put in mega on-ice minutes against the Devils. Marc Staal who is dealing with post-concussion [...]