New York Rangers Pursue Trade Upgrades

The New York Rangers, currently struggling with a record of 16-18-1 and sitting last in the Metropolitan Division, are expected to be active in the upcoming NHL trade deadline as they seek to improve their roster. NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman highlighted the Rangers among teams likely to make significant trades, with potential targets including Brandon Saad from the St. Louis Blues and J.T. Miller from the Vancouver Canucks. Former assistant GM Steve Werier proposed a controversial three-way trade involving Miller, emphasizing that the Canucks might not want to part with him despite internal team conflicts. Additionally, the Rangers are preparing for K'Andre Miller's return from injury, which will necessitate a roster move. The team's management, led by GM Chris Drury, is also looking to reshape the aging forward group and bolster their defense, with plans to target multiple players as part of a retooling strategy. As the season progresses, the Rangers aim to turn around their fortunes amid ongoing speculation about roster changes and trade opportunities.