The New York Rangers will not commit to saying that they aren’t trading the first round pick, nor should they. Both John Davidson and Jeff Gorton want to leave all options on the table, even if the first overall pick is just a gateway to a conversation on another deal.
Of course, for that reason rumors surrounding the Rangers trading the first overall pick will persist. Let’s take a look at the most popular rumors that are out there.
New York Rangers rumors with the L.A. Kings
This one is probably the most intriguing and realistic of all the ones being bandied about.