It’s no secret. The New York Rangers are going to be big-time sellers at the NHL’s Feb. 25 trade deadline. It started with Jeff Gorton’s letter to the fans approximately one year ago and it continued at the 2018 deadline when New York’s general manager stood by his sentiments by shipping out Ryan McDonagh, Rick Nash, Michael Grabner, and J.T. Miller.
Overall, the 2018 trade deadline was a success for the Blueshirts. Yes, New York plummeted down the standings, but they were able to recoup plenty of assets that furthered them in the rebuilding process.