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The New York Rangers are going to add at the trade deadline. Possibly multiple players.

It's no surprise that the New York Rangers are a presence in trade discussions. The team is atop the Metropolitan Division and could be primed for a run at the Stanley Cup. But amid the usual discussion of trading prospects and draft picks, the name of fifth-year winger Kaapo Kakko is a surprising emergence. Let's get this out of the way. Kakko was drafted second overall by the Rangers in and has not lived up to expectations. He likely never will.

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The New York Rangers have only won just 10 of their past 20 games. What was once a titanic lead in the Metropolitan Division has shrunk to just three points, with the Carolina Hurricanes on their heels. Many factors have contributed to their slump. Igor Shesterkin hasn't played up to his usual standard. Multiple injuries have taken away the team's depth. The team, despite generating many scoring chances, has struggled to convert. Those are mostly temporary issues that should course-correct with time. Less certain is the team's fate at the center. Filip Chytil, out since early November with a concussion, has no timetable for his return. The Rangers have utilized Nick Bonino and Barclay Goodrow at center on the third and fourth lines, respectively. Though they both kill penalties well, the two heavily feature in the team's struggles to carry play at five-on-five. The duo has scored just one goal each, and the opposition has way too much control of play when their lines are on the ice. Regardless of Chytil's status, the Rangers would be better off with an upgrade at the center position. If the young Czech is in serious jeopardy of missing the rest of the season, then the need for another center moves to a desperate level.

The methodical and analytically-driven Kraken are particularly likely to prioritize asset accrual over hopes of a miracle playoff run. Vince Z.

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They are also in need of one or two pieces at this point to help solidify their status among the elite. With the trade deadline approaching on March 8, and needs at center, expect the Rangers to be active. Which players should they target, though, and which potential addition carries a cap hit too steep? It remains to be seen if the Seattle Kraken will trade center Alex Wennberg but if they do, the Rangers would be a perfect fit for the year-old. New York is likely to look for center and wing help at the deadline, both being areas of need. Wennberg is adaptable and could conceivably play both if need be. He primarily plays third-line center but can play second, and does just about everything on the ice well. Wennberg is the definition of a team player and on top of that, has 25 points and the most ice time of his career this season. He's producing points at a clip consistent with his career rate and helping the Kraken outscore their opponents five-on-five.

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The health status of Filip Chytil could also force the team to prioritize a move at center. The problem here is two-fold. On Facebook. A million conversations can be had about how the No. He is fantastic at protecting the puck and tiring out the opposition along the walls. The Seattle Kraken aren't out of the playoff race yet, but they're going to need to go on a sizable run the next month to stave off "seller" status. Sometimes the market just doesn't sway in your direction. The Rangers would have to be missing from Guentzel's team no-trade list. Check out the full video. Rangers make value moves, avoid hefty overpays at NHL trade deadline. Advanced statistics obtained from Natural Stat Trick. Others end up in his dog house. The St. The team made a mistake trading Buchnevich three years ago and arguably made more mistakes paying heavy costs for temporary patch jobs at previous deadlines. If we assume that the Rangers would like to improve at five-on-five offense and leave the top unit of their second-ranked power play untouched, Eberle would be a clear fit.

After a surprisingly strong regular season, New York put together a magical postseason run to find itself in the Eastern Conference Final against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Rangers then took a lead and it looked like the magic would continue, but it looks like they've ran out of luck.

Sprong is a weak defensive player and he's not really a great offensive driver, either. Ryan Mead OhRyanMead. Like, Stanley Cup contender good. Those are not the superstar numbers of his past, but he is still a bonafide top-six winger. A million conversations can be had about how the No. Until and unless the market offers up a player who represents a meaningful upgrade, it makes the most sense for the Rangers to punt any decisions on the right winger until the summer. His 33 even-strength points tied him for th among all forwards last season. The Rangers have moved major assets in the past two seasons to acquire rental players. Less certain is the team's fate at the center. If the Penguins even want to give up on their season and move him at all, it's even less likely they'd wish to do so inter-division. Maybe that's not his fault. There are legitimate questions to ask about Kakko's long-term future in New York, and that, in theory, makes him an expendable asset. Novak is the player on this list with the lowest profile, but that's not indicative of what he could do to help the Rangers. Other centers available may offer superior two-way play, but depending on how the market shakes out, Monahan would still be a massive improvement over the Rangers' current options. What you have is a 6'2", pound winger who plays a heavy game, defends at a high level and chips in secondary offense at even strength.