Over the last few years, the Rangers have moved a lot of key players from the lineup. We aren’t talking about players like Nick Holden or Matt Puempel, no we have some big names gone in just the last 2 seasons.
Key Players Gone
In the 2016-2017, the Rangers traded or let go the likes of; Keith Yandle, Derrick Brassard, and Eric Staal. Then the 2017-18 season brought an even bigger overhaul. Starting before the draft the Rangers bought out Dan Girardi, and traded a ton of players.
Big names like; Derek Stepan, Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh, and Michael Grabner were sent packing.