Several players emerge as potential cap clearing moves for the Rangers and GM Chris Drury
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The New York Rangers will need money to sign multiple RFAs and UFAs, and they will have to find a way to create space.
That would require some trades, which could involve players, who are paid handsomely but haven't had the production to match.
With the team already committing $66.5 million to 12 players for the 2025-26 season, Drury has limited cap space - around $26 million - to complete the roster.
Again, like last season one player that Chris Drury could attempt to move is Jacob Trouba. Moving his $8 Million would free up a lot of cap space to sign Igor Shesterkin, Will Cuylle, K'Andre Miller, and possibly Kaapo Kakko.
After this season his 15-team no-trade-list moves to a 12-team list, which means a trade would be easier this year.
But that would leave a big void in leadership, especially if he dismantles this core considering he could move another key piece, like Chris Kreider. However, moving Kreider could affect team stability, even if he does shed $6.5 Million AAV.
However, trading Trouba would leave a leadership gap on the roster, especially if Drury considers moving Chris Kreider, another high-salary player.
Drury would need to balance these moves carefully, as shedding both Trouba and Kreider in one offseason could affect the team's cohesion.
Drury would need to balance these moves carefully, as shedding both Trouba and Kreider in one offseason could affect the team's cohesion.
According to The Athletic's Arthur Staple, another player who could fetch a good return in assets, would be K'Andre Miller.
They could clear some cap space, and use the money to help keep Ryan Lindgren rostered.
And with players like Victor Mancini, and Braden Schneider finding spots in the roster, Miller could be part of the signing Igor Shesterkin puzzle.
But, again GM Chris Drury is going to have to carefully consider these movies to find the $12 Million projected deal for Shesterkin, all the while maintaining a competitive roster.
While moving on from top pieces like Chris Kreider, and K'Andre Miller.
| POLL | ||
NOVEMBRE 14 | 1242 ANSWERS Several players emerge as potential cap clearing moves for the Rangers and GM Chris Drury Who will the New York Rangers trade? | ||
| Chris Kreider | 39 | 3.1 % |
| K'Andre Miller | 399 | 32.1 % |
| Jacob Trouba | 804 | 64.7 % |
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