Islanders Acquire Defenseman Carson Soucy from Rival Rangers

New York Rangers defenseman Carson Soucy has been traded to the New York Islanders in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick. The rare in-state rival deal, the first since 2010, saw Soucy held out of Monday's game for 'roster management.' The Islanders, seeking a left-shooting defenseman after Romanov's injury, acquire the 31-year-old pending UFA. Soucy recorded 3 goals and 5 assists in 46 games this season for the Rangers, who did not retain any of his $3.25 million salary.