The NHL offseason has continued to drag on through the end of July, with several big-name restricted free agents still unsigned, and one particular UFA captain still unsure on if — and, perhaps, where — he will play next season. Nevertheless, now is a good time to assess the current state of the Metropolitan Division after the bulk of the summer.
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While the Rangers may still be a team in transition, they unquestionably improved their roster as the 2019-20 season approaches. Their offseason got off to an early start as they were able to swing a trade with the Hurricanes during the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs to add defensive prospect Adam Fox to their blueline.