NHL · Trades & Free Agency · published 2026-10-19T00:00:00+00:00 · via Gino Hard

Rangers Add Glendening on Tryout to Address Center Depth

New York signed Luke Glendening to a professional tryout, allowing him to practice but not play games until he signs an NHL contract. The tryout is reportedly limited to 10 days, and the 37-year-old previously attended Tampa Bay's camp without earning a deal. The Rangers are seeking fourth-line center depth while Joe Veleno is on long-term injured reserve.

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Glendening, 37, has played 934 NHL games and offers penalty-killing and defensive faceoff ability. Last season he won 57.2% of draws in 18 games for Philadelphia and totaled two goals and nine points in 70 games with the Flyers and Devils. Philadelphia claimed him on waivers before the deadline, and he appeared in a first-round playoff win over Pittsburgh.

Veleno's LTIR absence has left New York using Zibanejad, Miller and Laba at center, with

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