Watching the trade market develop is amongst the most interesting storylines every NHL season. Can a small market team and a big star iron out a long term extension? Will the superstar say he’s committed to signing and leave in free agency anyway? There is also the human drama of watching NHL G.Ms jockeying for position to make a move.
Now, with the New York Rangers gearing up for a genuine rebuild, it may seem counterintuitive to give up assets. However, there is a recipe in which general manager Jeff Gorton does not give up too much. Due to the time crunch the Blue Jackets are under, they are going to be forced between a rock and a hard place.