APRIL 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ALEX WENNBERG #21 - CENTER - SAN JOSE SHARKS
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Rangers road trip observations: Alex Wennberg's whirlwind, Nathan MacKinnon matchup, more The Rangers' western road trip was unquestionably a success, and they are also now the front-runners for the Presidents’ Trophy.
Returns to lineup Wennberg was a plus-1 with one shot during Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over Colorado.
Impact Wennberg missed Tuesday's game due to the birth of his child. The recent acquisition has a goal and four assists through 10 games since joining the Rangers.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Available Thursday Wennberg (personal) is back with the Rangers on Thursday, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.
Impact Wennberg missed Tuesday's tilt against the Flyers, as his wife gave birth earlier in the week. Should Wennberg reenter the lineup, look for Jonny Brodzinski to be a healthy scratch. Wennberg has a goal and four points in nine games with New York, after his trade from Seattle, where he managed nine goals and 25 points in 60 appearances.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Tuesday Wennberg (personal) won't play Tuesday against Philadelphia.
Impact Wennberg will be replaced in the lineup by Jonny Brodzinski. The 29-year-old Wennberg has 10 goals and 29 points in 69 games between the Rangers and Kraken this campaign.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Analyzing Alex Wennberg's undefined role and how he brings stability to third line There are smaller elements to Alex Wennberg's game that have been helping the Rangers.
MARCH 16 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Flurry of moves by Stanley Cup contenders at NHL trade deadline leaves no clear-cut favorites
Nearly every Stanley Cup contender made a move of some sort before the NHL trade deadlineMARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From red-eye flight to morning practice, Alex Wennberg is excited for playoff chance Alex Wennberg is coming to a team with several familiar faces.
MARCH 7 • THEATHLETIC.COM
HockeyBuzz.com - Jan Levine - Rangers acquire Alex Wennberg to be their 3C, what else might get done NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
MARCH 7 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Chuck Fletcher joins; Trade Deadline Primer
MARCH 6 • YOUTUBE
Rangers acquire C Alex Wennberg from Kraken The New York Rangers acquired center Alex Wennberg from the Seattle Kraken for two draft picks, Rangers general manager Chris Drury announce...
MARCH 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Joining Blueshirts Wennberg was traded to the Rangers by the Kraken on Wednesday in exchange for a second and fourth-round pick in 2024 and 2025, respectively, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wennberg hasn't exactly been tearing it up lately with just one goal and a mere 16 shots in his last 13 outings, though he did chip in five helpers over that stretch. Still, the 29-year-old center figures to challenge for a spot on the No. 2 power-play unit while also moving into the third-line center role. Despite the recent slump, Wennberg should be capable of getting over the 30-point threshold for the third straight year.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Kraken trade Alex Wennberg to Rangers for two draft picks The Seattle Kraken have traded forward Alex Wennberg to the New York Rangers for a second-round draft pick in 2024 and a fourth-round pick i...
MARCH 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rangers acquire Alex Wennberg in NHL trade deadline splash The 29-year-old Swede has posted nine goals and 25 points in 60 games this season.
MARCH 6 • NYPOST.COM
Rangers, Panthers, Avalanche, Golden Knights and Oilers make pre-NHL trade deadline day moves
Stanley Cup contenders aren't waiting until the NHL trade deadline day to shore up depth for what they hope is a long playoff runMARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kraken F Alex Wennberg to sit over 'trade-related issues' Seattle Kraken forward Alex Wennberg won’t play Monday night against the Calgary Flames amid a potential trade.He didn’t take part in the mo...
MARCH 4 • KANSASCITY.COM
Kraken F Alex Wennberg to sit over 'trade-related issues' Seattle Kraken forward Alex Wennberg won’t play Monday night against the Calgary Flames amid a potential trade.He didn’t take part in the mo...
MARCH 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Unavailable Monday Head coach Dave Hakstol told Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times on Monday that Wennberg won't play against Calgary because of "trade-related issues."
Impact Wennberg has generated nine goals, 25 points, 80 shots on net and 65 blocked shots in 60 games this season. He is eligible for unrestricted free agency in the summer and carries a $4.5 million cap hit.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
One of each in narrow win Wennberg scored a power-play goal on three shots and added an assist in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Penguins.
Impact Wennberg's contributions helped Philipp Grubauer walk away with his first shutout of the campaign. This was Wennberg's first multi-point effort in 2023-24 -- his last was in the second round of the playoffs versus the Stars last spring. The center posted a meager one goal and four assists over nine outings in February. Wennberg is at 25 points, 79 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 59 appearances. Despite his lack of offense, he could be a trade target over the next week for his solid two-way play.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
With Rangers looking at center options, could Alex Wennberg be a fit? The Athletic’s Peter Baugh and Thomas Drance break down Wennberg’s game and what could make him a match for New York.
FEBRUARY 27 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Deals helper Monday Wennberg notched an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Bruins.
Impact Wennberg helped out on an Oliver Bjorkstrand goal in the third period. This was Wennberg's third helper over eight games in February. The center is stuck in an 11-game goal drought, but he's maintained his place as the second-line center with his strong two-way play. For the season, he has 23 points, 76 shots on net, 63 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 58 appearances.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs assist Thursday Wennberg posted an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.
Impact Wennberg played a solid all-around game and set up Matty Beniers for an insurance marker in the third period. With four points over his last eight outings, Wennberg is keeping a steady pace in his second-line role. The center has 22 points, 71 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 33 hits and a plus-1 rating through 54 contests this season. His defensive work keeps him in the top six, but the lack of offense deters most fantasy managers.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Registers helper in loss Wennberg notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.
Impact Wennberg set up a Jared McCann goal in the third period. Since the start of January, Wennberg has three goals and three assists over 14 outings. He won't light up the scoreboard a lot, but he plays a steady two-way game in a second-line role. Wennberg is up to 21 points, 66 shots on net, 56 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 51 outings this season.
FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Posts power-play assist Wennberg logged a power-play assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Impact Wennberg was in the middle of a passing play and set up Oliver Bjorkstrand for the tally. Through 11 games in January, Wennberg has three goals and two assists, though his helper Friday was his first power-play point of the month. The veteran center is up to 20 points (three on the power play) with 65 shots on net, 50 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 48 outings this season.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Credited with goal in win Wennberg was credited with a goal without taking a shot in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Wennberg received credit for the Kraken's third goal after a comedy of errors by the Blackhawks in their own zone. While it was more of a lucky bounce than anything else, it was enough to snap Wennberg's four-game point drought. The center is at eight tallies, 19 points, 64 shots on net, 49 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 47 appearances this season.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
