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NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 3
NHL Rumors: Libor Hajek, and the Carolina Hurricanes
Jeff Marek of Sportsnet: Rangers defenseman Libor Hajek left their AHL team in Wilkes-Barre back in December to go play with Pardubice HC in the Czech Extraliga.
NHL News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 27
Zac Jones has earned more playing time at the worst possible time 
What a nice story it’s been for Zac Jones. All season he’s been in the Libor Hajek role, healthy scratched […]
Pittsburgh Penguins News / FanNation Inside The Penguins / December 16
Penguins Organization Releases Defenseman from AHL Contract
Defenseman Libor Hajek has been released by the Pittsburgh Penguins organization after a few months of play in the American Hockey League. Hajek is a 25-year-old defenseman who joined the Penguins for training camp on a professional tryout contract and was later assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15
Former top defenseman prospect signs in Czechia
The AHL’s Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and defenseman Libor Hájek mutually agreed to terminate the AHL deal that was signed in October, and he'll sign in Czechia.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / FanNation Inside The Penguins / October 17
Penguins PTO Signs AHL Contract
Defenseman Libor Hajek entered the Pittsburgh Penguins on a professional tryout contract for their 2023 training camp. Hajek was one of five PTOs signed by the Penguins and now the second to earn some sort of contract following camp.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 29
Penguins add two defensemen on pro tryouts
Pysyk and Hajek will both compete for spots on a reshaped Penguins blue line.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29
Penguins sign two veteran defensemen to PTOs
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed a pair of defensemen to PTOs for their upcoming training camp in September.
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / August 21
2023 NY Rangers Report Card: Hajek, Jones, Mikkola, and Harpur
Libor Hajek, Zac Jones, Niko Mikkola, and Ben Harpur rotated in the NY Rangers 6D spot last season, mostly to poor results.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 30
Rangers Roundup: Prospect Development Camp, and Libor Hajek not qualified
The New York Rangers announced their annual Prospect Camp on Friday afternoon. Per the team’s press release it will begin this Sunday (7/2) and run through Wednesday (7/5) at the MSG Training Center in Tarrytown.
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 30
Rangers qualifying offers sent to 5 RFAs, Libor Hajek not in that group
NY Rangers qualifying offers have been sent to 5 restricted free agents, per Vince Mercogliano. Alexis Lafreniere and K’Andre Miller
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / February 16, 2023
Hartford Wolf Pack Weekly: Libor Hajek solid in AHL return
The Hartford Wolf Pack had two tough losses in last weekend’s action in the competitive and tough Atlantic Division. Despite strong efforts in each game, the Wolf Pack fell short with a 5-2 loss against Lehigh Valley Phantoms, followed by a 2-1 loss against the Hershey Bears.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / February 10, 2023
Libor Hajek clears waivers, assigned to Wolf Pack
New York Rangers defenseman Libor Hajek has cleared waivers and been assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the AHL. The 25 year-old defenseman played in 16 games this season with one goal and no assists.
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / February 9, 2023
NY Rangers waive Libor Hajek
Today is a day for the NY Rangers, as they have waived Libor Hajek, per Chris Johnston. It’s been 84
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29, 2023
Rangers searching for defensive depth upgrade
Although the Rangers gave blueliner Ben Harpur a vote of confidence with a two-year, $1.575M contract extension earlier this week (a nice outcome for someone who started the year on an AHL tryout), it shouldn’t automatically be construed that he is in the plans for their upcoming playoff push.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10, 2023
Rangers’ Jacob Trouba Could Benefit From a Defensive Pair Switch
As the New York Rangers enter the second half of the 2022-23 season, one glaring puzzle piece remains out of place. Newly appointed captain, Jacob Trouba, has been a disappointment this season, not living up to the $8 million price tag his contract contains.
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / November 11, 2022
Dare we say, Libor Hajek has been fine this year?
On a scale of one to ten on “things we didn’t see coming,” Libor Hajek playing significant minutes and playing
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 28, 2022
New York Rangers likely want to trade for a veteran defenseman
The New York Rangers have played 8 games this season and have already alternated between Zac Jones and Libor Hajek several times. Jones has played the most with 5 games to Hajek’s 3.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 27, 2022
New York Rangers sign defenseman Ben Harpur to one-year deal
The New York Rangers apparently have liked what they’ve seen in veteran defenseman Ben Harpur. He was first signed to a Professional Tryout with the Hartford Wolf Pack on October 13 and has now parlayed that into a one-year deal with the big club making him eligible for a call up.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 25, 2022
New York Rangers lineup versus Avalanche sees return of Libor Hajek
Igor Shesterkin will be the starter for the New York Rangers lineup tonight against the Colorado Avalanche and his former backup Alexandar Georgiev. Also coming back to the lineup will be defenseman Libor Hajek, who will replace Zac Jones for this contest.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16, 2022
Anaheim Ducks vs. New York Rangers prediction, pick, odds: Ducks hope to forget 'embarrassing' loss
Road trips are excellent for team bonding and camaraderie, but the Anaheim Ducks just want to play better when they visit the New York Rangers on Monday night.
New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 12, 2022
Rangers sign D Libor Hajek to 1-year extension
The New York Rangers announced a one-year contract extension Tuesday for defenseman Libor Hajek. Terms were not disclosed but multiple outlets reported Hajek will earn $800,000 for the 2022-23 season.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 12, 2022
New York Rangers expected to re-sign Libor Hajek on one-year deal
The contract will buy out a year of arbitration eligibility for Hajek and will leave him still an RFA after the upcoming season.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 26, 2021
Rangers reportedly 'closing in' on new deal for defenseman Libor Hajek
Hajek played in 44 games with the Rangers last season but in a limited role, averaging just over 15 minutes per game while predominantly being on their third pairing.
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