Thoughts from the media …
Bob McKenzie: “On trading of Stepan, I think it’s fair to say NYR were concerned where Stepan’s game was trending and his four years left at $6.5M.”
Bob McKenzie: “NYR look at return as No. 7 overall pick (many good centres available there), talented if not temperamental D in in DeAngelo and CAP SPACE.”
Cap Friendly: “In addition to 2 First RD picks tonight (7th & 21st), the #Rangers also have roughly $20M in available cap space with 17 players (9F/7/D1G).