The trade deadline came, and the trade deadline went and per usual every contending team and their mother powered up for a post-season run, the New York Rangers included. Since the scenery and familiar faces have changed a bit, we’re going to dive into the additions or subtractions, each team in the Metro made and a few other contending teams in the Atlantic.
(We won’t be analyzing the Rangers’ moves)
Carolina Hurricanes
1st in Metropolitan Division
43-12-8 (94 points)
Leading up to the deadline the Metro leading Canes were a front-runner for Timo Meier but after missing out on this year’s top prize, they were left to find other ways to boost their roster.