# Rangers training camp opens with time crunch

> Rangers face 12-day roster deadline after NHL cuts preseason games.
- Title: Rangers training camp opens with time crunch · New York Post
- Summary: Rangers face 12-day roster deadline after NHL cuts preseason games. The New York Rangers must finalize an Opening Night roster within 12 days to avoid…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/rangers-camp-opens-with-priorities-shifted-by-nhls-time-crunch
- Published: 2026-09-17T01:36:41+00:00
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- Topics: rangers, nhl, opening night roster, training camp, playoffs, caba, seahawks, news, entertainment
## Rangers training camp opens
The Rangers and 31 other NHL teams opened training camps Wednesday with unprecedented time constraints.
## 12-day roster deadline
The Rangers have 12 days to finalize an Opening Night roster that will springboard the team into a turnaround season.
## Reduced exhibition games
The team has four exhibition games, cut from six due to the new CBA, to experiment with roster combinations.
## Coaching staff priorities
Head coach Mike Sullivan said the consolidated group forces the staff to prioritize daily tasks to maximize limited time.
## Roster cuts and depth
The Rangers have 13 fewer players on their training camp roster this year with zero professional tryouts and no junior players.
## Playoff failure risk
The Rangers must return to the playoffs by April or face a colossal failure after missing the postseason twice.
## Key takeaway

The New York Rangers must finalize an Opening Night roster within 12 days to avoid playoff failure after missing the postseason twice.