Almost as soon as the report broke from Jeremy Rutherford that Vladimir Tarasenko requested a trade, the New York Rangers were attached. Matter of fact, it was largely due to the article Rutherford posted last night.
So is there a chance for Tarasenko and the Rangers? Let’s dive in.
Vladimir Tarasenko and the Rangers connection
It’s been a bit of a running joke among Rangers fans since the 2010 Draft. That’s when the Blueshirts selected Dylan McIlrath 10th overall instead of Vladimir Tarasenko. In fairness, a few other teams also passed on him afterwards, including the Blues who selected Jaden Schwartz at 14, before taking Tarasenko at 16.