When former New York Rangers captain Ryan Callahan was traded, he left Manhattan on bad terms. The forward was in contract talks with the team, but they were unable to agree on a number.
He was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, along with some draft picks, in exchange for Martin St. Louis and a second-round draft selection in 2015. The trade was shocking and difficult for fans of both clubs, as St. Louis and Callahan were captains of both teams.
Ryan McDonagh came to Rangers’ fans at the perfect time. His first NHL goal was scored against one of New York’s biggest rivals, the New Jersey Devils, and it was a game-winner that clinched them the final Eastern Conference playoff spot in 2011.