Oct 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) skates during the second period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Rangers were in on one of the top free agents last week in Phillip Danault. Just how close did they get?
According to Elliotte Friedman in his latest 31 Thoughts podcast, real close.
New York Rangers rumors: Phillip Danault
The Blueshirts had been fairly quiet heading into the opening of the free agent season.