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Rangers training camp starts with lineup changes and player roles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:53 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Rangers training camp starts with lineup changes and player roles

Summary

The New York Rangers completed day one of training camp on September 17. Coach Mike Sullivan discussed possible line combinations, reuniting Gabe Perreault, Mika Zibanejad, and Alexis Lafrenière for a top line. New arrivals J.T. Miller and Pavel Dorofeyev formed a line, while Will Cuylle is expected to play a significant role on the third line. Sullivan emphasized the importance of keeping line continuity early in camp, hinting at further adjustments as practice continues.

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By the Numbers

•Sullivan reunites Perreault, Zibanejad, and Lafrenière for top line.
•Dorofeyev and Miller expected to partner for offensive production.
•Cuylle will play a key role on the third line with Laba and Tolvanen.
•Sullivan wants to maintain line combinations for initial practices.
•Training camp will help solidify roster choices for the opening night.

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3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers Training Camp Day 1: Key Takeaways, Line Combinations and Opening-Night Roster Clues

What they're saying

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Day one of training camp is in the books for the New York Rangers, and after months of speculation, we got our first breadcrumbs about what the opening-night roster could look like.
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