With limited resources the Rangers acquired forward Reilly Smith in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins last week to help up front, and appear to have settled on defenseman Zac Jones to step in ...

Jones won't get a shot on the top powerplay unit for now, but that might change if the current five-forward format fails.

Zac Jones has been a name in trade rumors throughout the season. Earlier in the season, the defenseman expressed frustration to the media over his lack of a role with the team.

This year, the organization is hoping that 33-year-old Reilly Smith, ... Zac Jones, trying to lock down the sixth defenseman spot, had two goals and an assist for the Rangers, ...

VANCOUVER — Zac Jones is no stranger to coming in and out of the Rangers’ lineup. ... but their second unit at morning skate consisted of Jones, Reilly Smith, Alexis Lafrenière, Kakko and Cuylle.

Zac Jones was on the attack with the puck on his stick. That made him an exception to the Rangers’ rule during Thursday’s 6-1 Garden defeat against the Sabres.

Reilly Smith of the Rangers during a preseason game against the Islanders at UBS Arena on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. ... In practice, Zac Jones, who played in the last game, ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Reilly Smith scored with 0.4 seconds left on a shot that deflected in off Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl's stick to give the Vegas Golden Knights a stunning 4-3 victory ...