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Rangers adding Kaapo Kakko in Jack Eichel trade would be a mistake; Sabres lack of leverage exposed

Apr 27, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Kaapo Kakko #24 of the New York Rangers celebrates a second period goal by Brendan Smith #42 (not shown) against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen #1 of the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2021 in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports

Of all the young players on the New York Rangers roster that could be moved for Jack Eichel, the 2019 second overall pick was always a possibility.

I reported back in March after speaking with a team source just exactly who the Rangers would offer, and who was off limits.