The Rangers’ shoo-ins, surprises and possible snubs for Olympics roster spots

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New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan coaches against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan, who also heads up Team USA, yells from the bench during a game at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 16, 2025. Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Official men’s hockey rosters for the 2026 Olympic Games are due at the end of the month.

While the Rangers have had a middling season, several players are candidates to represent their countries on hockey’s greatest international stage.

That does not include Artemi Panarin, Igor Shesterkin and Vladislav Gavrikov. Russia’s team is banned from the Olympics.

Rangers stars Igor Shesterkin and Artemi Panarin won’t be on the ice at the 2026 Olympics in Italy in February.
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Let’s dive into which Rangers could be headed to Milan in February:

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