Everyone can now take a deep breath. The NHL expansion draft is over. The Las Vegas Golden Knights selected Oscar Lindberg from the New York Rangers.
Although the loss of a talented, young, center will sting for months to come it’s time to move on and prepare for the offseason. GM Jeff Gorton and the New York Rangers have a boatload of work ahead in this offseason.
The Blueshirts still need to sign free agents Mika Zibanejad, Jesper Fast, and Brendan Smith. Additionally, rumors of a Derek Stepan trade have surfaced with the Arizona Coyotes.