The Blueshirts were all but mathematically eliminated yesterday from the playoffs. With Boston’s win over the Sabres and their loss to the Flyers it’s almost over. New York’s well known secret is that they are looking to trade for a game breaker at center. The primary target this summer is disgruntled superstar Jack Eichel.
Of course, he isn’t the only one they believe will be available. Another big name could be Florida Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov, or veteran pivot Evgeni Malkin. Either way, the Blueshirts are going big game fishing and they will need the “right” bait.