The New York Rangers had lots to like down the middle just a few months ago. It was hard to expect losing two centers this offseason.
Now they are down Derek Stepan and Oscar Lindberg thanks to a trade and the expansion draft, respectively.
The free agent market hasn’t been kind to teams in need of a center this offseason. There was a lack of overall talent and too much age for most teams to find the right fit.
The Rangers best solution could be overloading on wingers.
Current State of the Rangers Roster
The Rangers currently have just three players who can play center under contract: Kevin Hayes, J.