Rangers Recall Chmelař, Send Raddysh Back to Hartford
New York swaps forwards Jaroslav Chmelař and Taylor Raddysh amid a four-game losing streak.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Hockey
The New York Rangers recalled Jaroslav Chmelař from Hartford and returned Taylor Raddysh to the Wolf Pack, reversing an October move. The swap follows a 4-1 loss to Edmonton at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 1, the Rangers' fourth straight defeat.
Why it matters
The Rangers have lost six of their past seven games, and head coach Sullivan said the lineup needed some change. The moves reshape the forward group for New York fans as the team looks to halt its slide.
Chmelař has no points in seven NHL games this season but posted two goals and a plus-3 rating in Hartford. Raddysh recorded five points in five Wolf Pack games before his recall.
The players
Jaroslav Chmelař
Czech forward who was recalled by the New York Rangers from their AHL affiliate in Hartford.
Taylor Raddysh
Forward who was reassigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack after six NHL games with the Rangers.
Will Cuylle
Rangers forward who centers the new third line between Oliver Bjorkstrand and Eeli Tolvanen.
The details
Chmelař was recalled as Raddysh was reassigned, a reversal of the Oct. 16 move that sent Chmelař down. Will Cuylle centered a new third line between Oliver Bjorkstrand and Eeli Tolvanen at Monday's practice, while Noah Laba moves to the fourth line.
Timeline
Oct. 16, 2026: Raddysh recalled and Chmelař sent to Hartford.
Nov. 1, 2026: Edmonton beat the Rangers 4-1 at Madison Square Garden.
Nov. 2, 2026: Rangers announced the Chmelař recall and Raddysh reassignment.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET: Rangers host St. Louis at Madison Square Garden.
Season Trajectory
The swap is one of the roster adjustments made as the Rangers look to reverse a losing streak that has cost them six losses in seven games. It arrives as New York tries to climb back into the playoff picture amid a stretch that has tested the depth of its forward group.
Fantasy managers tracking Rangers forwards should note that Chmelař and Raddysh now have different roles with the club. The revised third and fourth lines will determine how much ice time each player receives in the next few games.
The takeaway
Roster shuffles often signal a coach looking for a spark, and the next few games will show whether the new lines help New York end its skid.
What happens next
The Rangers host St. Louis on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:00 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden, trying to avoid a fifth straight loss.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Hudson River Blue.
