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Rangers Roundup: Interest in Kovalchuk growing and a new coaching candidate

Here’s the latest on the Rangers from around the web

As the Rangers’ offseason continues, here are the latest rumors and rumblings.

Other teams are kicking tires on Kovalchuk

Add the Edmonton Oilers to the teams that have spoken to Ilya Kovalchuk as he plans on making his NHL return. Per Elliotte Friedman, “Sounds like Edmonton checked in on Ilya Kovalchuk. Not a bad idea, actually. But it won’t happen.” The Oilers are looking for more offense, which is funny when you think of a lineup with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Still, it seems plausible unless you are an analyst that covers the Oilers.