Where Lindgren fits on the depth chart, and how he performs in what will likely be a different role than in New York, could be a case study for future player evaluation. Lindgren has spent most of his 5-on-5 ice time next to Adam Fox on New York’s top pairing, over the past several seasons.

The Rangers are four points out of a playoff spot and did not want to let pending unrestricted free agents walk for nothing.

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. The trade. Colorado Avalanche get: D Ryan Lindgren, F Jimmy Vesey, D prospect Hank Kempf. New York Rangers get: F Ju

Colorado is adding defenseman Ryan Lindgren, along with depth forward Jimmy Vesey and prospect Hank Kempf, in a deal with the New York Rangers for Calvin de Haan, Juuso Parssinen, plus second- and fourth-round picks in the 2025 NHL draft.

Ryan Lindgren officially touched down in Denver and was practicing with the Colorado Avalanche just one day after being traded from the New York Rangers. It’s been a weird season for both Lindgren and the Rangers.

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren made the New York Rangers regret trading away his brother Ryan during their 3-2 overtime win on Wednesday.

Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey were traded to the Colorado Avalanche by the New York Rangers on Saturday for Juuso Parssinen, Calvin de Haan and conditional second- and fourth-round picks in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Defensemen Seth Jones and Ryan Lindgren and forward Gustav Nyquist were on the move as three Central Division teams got a jump on the NHL’s looming trade deadline.