The New York Rangers have undergone a massive overhaul this season. From trading Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko, and Ryan Lindgren and adding JT Miller, they have been active in the trade market. Rangers general manager Chris Drury issued a memo early in the season,
The NHL trade deadline has come and gone, but Rangers GM Chris Drury feels the team will receive a big boost down the stretch in another way.
The jury is still out on the Dec. 18 trade that shipped Kakko to Seattle. Will Borgen has solidified the right side of New York’s defense and earned a five-year extension, which certainly adds value, but Kakko has taken off with the Kraken, posting 19 points (six goals and 13 assists) through his first 28 games.