Nov 19, 2024 · VANCOUVER — Zac Jones is no stranger to coming in and out of the Rangers’ lineup. He spent all of 2023-24 on New York’s NHL roster but appeared in only 31 games, sitting more than half the...

2 days ago · And that stability may have helped calm things down, especially following the trades of captain Jacob Trouba and forward Kaapo Kakko. Pretty much everyone on the roster has benefited. And pretty much all are thriving to different extents. Everyone, that is, except for Jones, who was openly upset with his lack of playing time earlier this month.

Jan 16, 2025 · They took a chance on former Ranger Kaapo Kakko and he has played extremely well since being traded there. They could look to add another reclamation project in hopes of sneaking into the...

5 days ago · Will Borgen arrived from the Seattle Kraken in the Kaapo Kakko trade in December and has been a revelation of sorts. He’s not a star; but Borgen is a solid defensive defensemen, who plays with a non-stop motor and compete level and provides a physical edge to the defense corps. ... Zac Jones. The most likely outcome with Jones, who’s never ...

3 days ago · The Rangers' turnaround has hinged on two trades involving defensemen -- one that swapped Jacob Trouba for Urho Vaakanainen and another that brought in Will Borgen at the expense of Kaapo Kakko. Vaakanainen has largely taken over the third-pairing spot that belonged to Jones previously, and with the Rangers finding success, there's been no need ...

3 days ago · Rangers' Zac Jones: Stuck outside of lineup. ... one that swapped Jacob Trouba for Urho Vaakanainen and another that brought in Will Borgen at the expense of Kaapo Kakko. Vaakanainen has largely ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Jones isn't the first Ranger to complain about lineup choices during the team's recent struggles. Kaapo Kakko said he felt like a scapegoat before being traded, veteran Chris Kreider was...

Mar 4, 2024 · Kakko doesn't seem to be that piece. Zachary Jones If the Rangers try to make an addition and it requires them to move a young player from their roster, they may very well choose to offer Zachary Jones.

Jan 2, 2025 · Kaapo Kakko also voiced his frustration with the team's choices when he was scratched just days before his trade to the Seattle Kraken.

Sep 27, 2024 · Kakko hasn’t had a point in the two preseason games he’s played, but Laviolette was pleased with his play in New York’s win against Boston on Thursday, when the 23-year-old forward led the Rangers with seven shots on goal.