NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman reveals the New York Rangers are expected to make this trade
The New York Rangers are 16-18-1 after their devastating loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning yesterday. With that loss, they've now been relegated to last in the Metropolitan Division. To change their fortunes, they'll need to make trades.
The New York Rangers will be busy in March according to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman.
During the "Saturday Headlines" segment of Sportsnet's Hockey Night in Canada, he named four NHL teams who'd make big moves at the trade deadline. After the Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and the St. Louis Blues, the Rangers were listed as a team that'd have the most eyes on.
"The Red Wings and the Sabres continue to scout each other and I think those two teams had (a) look at something there right before the (holiday) break--we'll see if that continues.
"Brandon Saad is another player we talked about with St. Louis, and what his future would be.
"So those are kind of the situations we're going to be looking at as we move into 2025."
The moves are coming after the clubs named, have been underperforming all seasons and look to improve their rosters, and their records.
The Rangers have had no issues making major moves, sending Jacob Trouba to Anaheim, and Kaapo Kakko to Seattle.
As they remain outside of a playoff spot at the moment, we should expect GM Chris Drury to continue to work to improve the team.
One player mentioned in the rumors could be an option for the Rangers, should he tap into his relationship with St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong.
I think there are some places that he would go to that people may not consider.»
Saad is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, and a depth option for the Rangers, should the team consider adding another veteran to the lineup.
For now, all we can do is speculate what will happen next with the Rangers.
