After Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer accused the New York Rangers of tampering due to reports of targeting Senators captain Brady Tkachuk in a trade, the Rangers are firing back.
"This is an irresponsible accusation and we defer to the Commissioner's office," the Rangers said in a statement on Monday, per hockey insider Frank Seravalli.
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