The New York Rangers were smart in identifying the end of an era prior to last year’s trade deadline when a letter from management to fans preempted a house cleaning to begin a rebuild. Nearly a year to the day that the Blueshirts parted ways with their captain among other veterans, the team has hoarded assets and should be looking to improve versus tank.
With the trade deadline approaching later this month, there will likely still be opportunities to add some more young talent or draft picks for players that are on the wrong side of 30, such as Adam McQuaid or Kevin Shattenkirk.