It’s hard to look at the current standings and see the Rangers as a playoff team. While they are just a solid win streak away of getting back in it, the deck is stacked against them.
The loss of Jacob Trouba is huge. If Artemi Panarin’s leave of absence goes beyond a few weeks, how can any team be expected to make the post-season?
New York Rangers will be sellers at the NHL Trade Deadline
When you look at the NHL Trade Deadline, you must keep the Seattle Expansion draft in mind. You also have to think about the Rangers game-plan going forward, which includes an attempt at a big offseason trade for a center.