Steven Kampfer’s time in the Rangers’ organization has been interesting, particularly for a player most would call a fringe NHLer. He initially joined the Rangers on the opening day of free agency in 2014. After losing a training camp battle for the team’s 7th defenseman spot to noted NHL fixtures Matt Hunwick and Mike Kostka, the Blueshirts’ shipped him to the Florida Panthers in a 2-for-1 swap of minor league players to make room for Anthony Duclair.
After skating in 73 NHL games over his first two seasons plus the first month of 16-17 in Sunrise, the Panthers shipped him back to Broadway in exchange for Dylan McIlrath (the ultimate ?