What happened: Marcus Pettersson said he's had "some great conversations" with Mika Zibanejad since the trade that sent him to the Rangers, and added that J.T. Miller also reached out to him. Pettersson said former Vancouver teammates had told him about Miller, adding "you're gonna love him."

Why it matters: The outreach from Zibanejad and Miller points to an easy locker-room fit for Pettersson as he settles in with his new team ahead of the 2026-27 season.

What to watch: Watch for how Pettersson's integration with his new teammates progresses once Rangers training camp opens.