With the NHL’s holiday trade freeze kicking in soon, teams around the league were looking to make deals this week, and that included the New York Rangers and Seattle Kraken.

“He’s a big defenseman that brings a physical element,” head coach Peter Laviolette said after the Rangers held practice at the Stars practice facility in Farmers Branch. “He skates really well, has a good first pass, moves the puck. He’s a nice addition, a big guy that can skate with some physicality and play with an edge. That’s a good thing.”

Rempe and new addition Will Borgen will get a chance to provide a jolt, with head coach Peter Laviolette confirming both will suit up for Friday's 8 p.m. game against the Stars. "I do think we need some more size and little more speed, a little more physicality," Laviolette said. "All those things factor into it."

Trocheck requested to speak with reporters to dispel a report that the Rangers had a players-only meeting criticizing their general manager.

The New York Rangers traded former first-round pick Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday. The Rangers received a third- and sixth-round pick in return, with defenseman Will Borgen in tow.

If the Rangers continue to struggle, Will Borgen could possibility be traded before the NHL Trade Deadline in March.

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One of the Rangers’ biggest problems has been disappointing play from their defensemen and they should insert Zac Jones back into their lineup

New York Rangers and their fans. On Jan. 1, 2024, the Rangers had the best record in the NHL. On Jan. 1, 2025, they have the worst record in the Metropolitan Divison.

Asked if he will request a trade, now that coach Peter Laviolette seems to have settled on a top six that includes newcomers Urho Vaakanainen and Will Borgen along with regulars Adam Fox, Ryan Lindgren, K’Andre Miller and Braden Schneider, Jones suggested at some point he may.

With a retool likely happening with the New York Rangers, it seems they are going to move off of players acquired during their rebuild.

The Blueshirts are sinking in the standings and facing critical decisions about the direction of the NYR franchise.