The New York Rangers, from a win-loss standpoint, have undoubtedly exceeded any realistic expectations for this season. That success, combined with plentiful but highly temporary salary cap space and the need to “go for it” while Chris Kreider and Igor Shesterkin are having historic campaigns, led to general manager Chris Drury doing the right thing and adding difference-makers ahead of the March 21 trade deadline.
Drury acquired several forwards to help the team’s depth: Andrew Copp, Frank Vatrano, and Tyler Motte. The Rangers also added defenseman Justin Braun for blue-line depth.