With the Olympics approaching, NHL teams are ramping up transactions, highlighted by the Rangers’ retooling announcement, which includes parting ways with Artemi Panarin. Alexandre Texier signed a two-year extension with Montreal after a productive stint, while Columbus fired head coach Dean Evason in favor of Rick Bowness. Injuries to Brayden Point and Leo Carlsson raise concerns for their Olympic participation, and Vegas acquired Rasmus Andersson from Calgary in a significant trade.
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