New York Rangers
· 2026-06-30
The New York Rangers have acquired Liam Greentree in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings.
Greentree was traded to the Rangers in exchange for star forward Artemi Panarin.
The 20-year-old prospect had no idea about the trade until his teammates informed him on a team bus ride.
He then called his agent, J.P. Barry, to confirm the news.
The trade is significant for the Rangers, who are looking to rebuild their lineup after a disappointing season, currently standing 16th in the Eastern Conference with a 34-39 record.
Greentree is seen as a desirable piece, envisioned as near NHL-ready.
He has already signed his entry-level contract and is set to turn pro in the fall.
Greentree will attend the Rangers' annual development camp, which opened on Monday at the MSG Training Center.
He will have the chance to speed up his timeline and potentially join the Rangers' lineup sooner.
The likelihood is that Greentree will begin the season with AHL Hartford, where the Rangers will be breaking in a new wave of forward prospects.
Greentree has gained a reputation for doing damage in the high-danger areas, possessing ample skill to accompany a threatening left-handed shot.
He has produced at least 36 goals and 74 points in each of his last three OHL seasons.
The Rangers are hoping Greentree can bring his scoring ability to the NHL level and help the team improve their standing.
Greentree is focused on honing his defensive skills and playing with better pace, addressing his skating, which has been a primary question mark.
He is excited to wear the Rangers jersey and be part of a historic franchise.
The Rangers are looking to bounce back from their current W1 streak and improve their record.