The Rangers’ trade of impending UFAs like Rick Nash, Michael Grabner and Nick Holden was all but expected, and the move of captain Ryan McDonagh with one-year left on his deal and impending RFA J.T. Miller means the rebuild is in full swing.
McDonagh and McDonagh are headed to the Tampa Bay Lightning in according to Elliotte Friedman. The return is as follows:
Draft picks in NYR/TB deal. There is a first in 2018 and a second-rounder that becomes a first if TB wins the Stanley Cup this year or next
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2018
In 49 games played McDonagh has two goals, scored in the same game against the San Jose Sharks, and 24 assists for 26 points.