The New York Rangers made a move today that they may regret for years to come. They placed their 2010 first round pick Dylan McIlrath on waivers, in an attempt to send him down to Hartford, the Rangers American Hockey League affiliate. This is music to the Winnipeg Jets ears.
After multiple up-and-down developmental seasons, Dylan finally blew the NHL by storm last season, playing in 34 games. McIlrath’s big body, and small salary, (just $800k) makes him someone who will be targeted around the NHL on waivers. This isn’t something New York wanted to do, but since he has only played in one game so far this season, his trade value was no where.