The New York Rangers entered the final days approaching Friday's NHL Trade Deadline with a clear need for a first-line winger.
Among possible available players? Jake Guentzel, Jordan Eberle, and Tyler Toffoli. Failing those options, Frank Vatrano, Pavel Buchnevich, Jason Zucker, or Reilly Smith might be available.
The Rangers ended up with none of them, instead settling for Jack Roslovic, a second-to-third-line tweener who edges a lot closer to the third line. Roslovic has averaged 45 points per 82 games over his last five NHL seasons and has just six goals this season. That's a good depth player to have, but the Rangers weren't seeking someone to slot on the third line.