General Manager Chris Drury addressed the team’s need for a top-six scoring forward, concluding a trade with the St. Louis Blues that brings forward Vladimir Tarasenko and defenseman Nikki Mikkola to Broadway in a Thursday afternoon trade.
The Rangers sent Sammy Blais, a conditional first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, and Hunter Skinner.
Tarasenko, 31, has skated in 38 games for the St. Louis Blues this season, tallying 10 goals and 19 assists for 29 points. From the beginning of the season until December 27, Tarasenko’s 29 points and 19 assists ranked third on the Blues, and his 10 goals ranked tied for third on the team.