In a significant trade, Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey joined the Colorado Avalanche from the New York Rangers in exchange for Juuso Parssinen, Calvin de Haan, and conditional draft picks for 2025. Lindgren's one-year contract will see the Rangers retain 50% of his salary. As a defenseman, Lindgren, 26, is poised to become a UFA after the season, while Vesey, a 31-year-old forward, also faces free agency. Both players have seen a dip in their production this season.

The Rangers, currently trailing behind for a playoff spot, have engaged in a series of roster changes, including acquiring J.T. Miller and trading key players such as Jacob Trouba and Kaapo Kakko. This ongoing roster turnover highlights the team's strategy to adapt as they strive for playoff positioning.