Connor Mackey - NHL News & Rumors

Set to be placed on waivers Mackey will be placed on waivers by the Blackhawks on Friday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mackey signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Blackhawks during the offseason, and he'll begin the 2026-27 campaign in the minors if he clears waivers. He recorded five goals, 13 assists and 87 PIM across 62 regular-season appearances with AHL Hartford last year.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gets two-year contract Mackey signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Blackhawks on Wednesday, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

Impact Mackey had five goals, 18 points and 87 PIM in 62 regular-season outings with AHL Hartford in 2025-26. He also has four goals, 11 points and 84 PIM in 45 career regular-season appearances in the NHL. Although the 29-year-old will compete for an Opening Night roster spot with the Blackhawks, he's likely to begin the season in the AHL.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Mackey was assigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact During his latest stint with the Rangers, Mackey earned two shots on goal, two blocked shots, two hits and four PIM in three games. He has five goals and 15 points in 52 AHL appearances this season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Thursday Mackey was recalled from AHL Hartford on Thursday.

Impact Mackey was sent to the minors in early February, but he'll rejoin the NHL club to provide additional depth after Urho Vaakanainen (upper body) exited Wednesday's game against the Devils. Mackey hasn't yet appeared in any games for the Rangers this year, but he's recorded five goals, 10 assists and 81 PIM over 52 appearances with Hartford.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

Impact Anton Blidh was summoned by the Rangers in a corresponding move. Mackey hasn't played in the NHL this campaign, but he does have two goals, seven points and 54 PIM in 35 outings with Hartford in 2025-26.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Mackey was called up by the Rangers on Monday.

Impact Mackey figures to serve as an emergency depth option versus the Bruins on Monday while Carson Soucy is being held out ahead of a potential trade. The 29-year-old Mackey has yet to get into an NHL game this year. If he does play at some point, it would likely come at the expense of Urho Vaakanainen.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Saturday.

Impact Mackey was summoned Friday, but he didn't end up playing for the Rangers during his brief NHL stint. He still hasn't played at the top level this season, but he does have two goals, seven points and 54 PIM in 32 outings with Hartford in 2025-26.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Rangers Mackey was recalled from AHL Hartford on Friday.

Impact Mackey has had three brief stints with the Rangers this season, but he hasn't yet entered a game for the NHL club during the 2025-26 campaign. Carson Soucy (personal) won't be with the Rangers for Saturday's matchup in Philadelphia, so Mackey should provide additional depth. Over 32 appearances with Hartford this year, Mackey has recorded two goals, five assists and 54 PIM.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Thursday.

Impact Mackey was a healthy scratch in Carolina on Wednesday in his recent recall and has yet to play in any of the seven games he has been recalled for. Mackey has three assists in 15 AHL games this season. The Rangers called up Scott Morrow in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Mackey was recalled from AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

Impact Mackey hasn't yet appeared in any NHL games this year, and he'll provide additional depth for the Rangers during Wednesday's game against Carolina. Mackey has made 15 appearances in the AHL to begin the year, recording three assists, nine PIM and a minus-6 rating.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Mackey was loaned to AHL Hartford on Saturday.

Impact Mackey was a healthy scratch in two straight games during his latest stint in the NHL. He hasn't played in any games with the Rangers this season, but he has two assists in nine AHL outings this year. Mackey's demotion may bode well for the availability of Urho Vaakanainen (lower body) ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Islanders.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Mackey was summoned from AHL Hartford on Monday.

Impact The Rangers placed Matt Rempe (upper body) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. With Urho Vaakanainen (lower body) dealing with an injury, Mackey will provide the big club with some depth insurance on the blue line ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Carolina. However, Matthew Robertson will likely play against the Hurricanes if Vaakanainen is unavailable.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to the minors Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Friday.

Impact Mackey was recalled Sunday when Carson Soucey (upper body) was placed on injured reserve. Mackey was a healthy scratch in all three games. The Rangers currently have seven healthy defensemen after recalling Scott Morrow from the minors Wednesday.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up with big club Mackey has been recalled from AHL Hartford, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Impact An injury to Carson Soucy that forced him to injured reserve means that Mackey has been added to the roster. It remains to be seen whether or not the 29-year-old will draw into the lineup or if the Rangers will scramble the defense pairs and have Matthew Robertson make his season debut with Mackey, who played in two games with the Rangers last season, serving as depth.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up with big club Mackey was recalled from AHL Hartford on Sunday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Impact An injury to Carson Soucy that forced him to injured reserve means that Mackey has been added to the roster. It remains to be seen whether or not the 29-year-old Mackey will draw into the lineup or if the Rangers will scramble the defense pairs and have Matthew Robertson make his season debut in Soucy's spot.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Place 2 Players On Waivers According to PuckPedia, the New York Rangers have placed forward Brendan Brisson and defenseman Connor Mackey on waivers.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Set to hit waivers Mackey will be placed on waivers Tuesday with the intention of being assigned to AHL Hartford, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic.

Impact Mackey appeared in two games with the Rangers in 2024-25, notching five PIM. Assuming he goes unclaimed on the waiver wire, Mackey will link back up with the Wolf Pack, with whom he accounted for six goals, 24 points and 102 PIM over 66 outings last season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped off to minors Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Mackey apparently is the odd man out on the Rangers' blue line after Urho Vaakanainen (upper body) was activated off injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's clash with Nashville. The 28-year-old Mackey logged two games with the Rangers so far this season, recording five PIM, one shot and four hits while averaging 16:08 of ice time.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NYR Practice: Braden Schneider and Connor Mackey Media Availability | December 13, 2024

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Brought up from AHL Mackey was summoned from AHL Hartford on Sunday.

Impact Mackey has two goals, four assists and 29 PIM across 22 minor-league outings this season. He will provide the Rangers with a seventh defender ahead of Sunday's game versus Seattle, but he likely won't be in the lineup.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Mackey hit the waiver wire Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Mackey played only one game for the Rangers in 2023-24, picking up a fighting major and three blocked shots. The 28-year-old spent most of the 2023-24 campaign at AHL Hartford, where he had two goals and nine points in 44 regular-season contests.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NYR vs NJD: Victor Mancini and Connor Mackey Postgame Availability | Oct. 1, 2024

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Connor Mackey scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Inks two-year extension Mackey signed a two-year contract extension with the Rangers on Friday.

Impact Although the Rangers haven't released the details of the deal, it's probably safe to assume Mackey's extension is a two-way contract. The 27-year-old defender has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors, picking up two goals and 11 points through 36 games with AHL Hartford, but he's also drawn into one game with the Rangers, picking up one shot, one hit, three blocks and five PIM in 16:27 of ice time versus the Senators on Jan. 27.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL affiliate Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Mackey sat as a healthy scratch Monday versus Colorado after being promoted from the minors Sunday. The 27-year-old defender has appeared in just one NHL contest this season.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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