Fill-in for Shesterkin: 10 goalies Rangers could target

Key Points:

• Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin will miss the entire 2026-27 season due to a lower-body injury, and backup Joonas Korpisalo is also sidelined for four weeks, forcing the team to seek additional goaltending options.
• Veteran Dylan Garand has shown promise but is considered an unfair option to carry the load alone, while Spencer Martin’s NHL save percentage (.881) raises concerns about reliability.
• Potential free-agent goalies include Petr Mrazek, who is reportedly fully recovered from hip surgery, Matt Murray, who has shown flashes of effectiveness despite injuries, and James Reimer, who could serve as a mentor despite declining performance.
• Trade candidates for the Rangers include Jordan Binnington (Blues), John Gibson (Red Wings), Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg (Kings), Arturs Silovs (Penguins), and Sam Montembeault (Canadiens), with each offering varying degrees of short-term solution potential.
• High-profile goalie Connor Hellebuyck (Jets) is considered an unrealistic option due to contract and salary cap constraints, making quick free-agent signings and strategic trades more viable paths for the Rangers.