With the trade deadline approaching quickly, there are plenty of rumors to catch up on involving the New York Rangers.
There is just one game before the 2018 NHL trade deadline arrives. The New York Rangers have been busy already, and that’s only the beginning.
Hearing that the Lightning aren't the only Florida-based team kicking tires on Ryan McDonagh…the Panthers appear to be interested too.
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) February 24, 2018
Captain Ryan McDonagh is one of the names that we have heard for weeks now being on the trading block. He had already submitted his no-trade list, and now it looks like there is a bidding war for the 28-year-old.
We already knew that the Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, and Toronto Maple Leafs were in the mix for McDonagh. Now John Shannon of Sportsnet tells us that the Florida Panthers have interest in the eight-year defenseman.
McDonagh has not played since Feb, 7 with an undisclosed upper-body injury.
Things progressing on the Rick Nash front. Rangers got an offer today to consider. But still other teams in the mix, too Not out of the question that a deal gets done in next 24 hours.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 24, 2018
The Rangers have kept Rick Nash out of the lineup the last couple of games as the team continues to work on a trade.
A deal involving Nash is still in the works, as Pierre LeBrun of TSN notes in the tweet above. It is just a matter of time before we hear an announcement involving the 33-year-old winger.
Holland on Waivers
Rangers put Peter Holland on waivers. Scott Wedgewood (LA) clears.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 24, 2018
Saturday morning, the Rangers placed center Peter Holland on waivers.
Holland had been serving as the team’s fourth line center since early January when the team sent Boo Nieves to Hartford. Holland skated in 17 games scoring four points (one goal and three assists). He was also a minus eight.
The Rangers have not announced if there will be a corresponding move.
Kreider Reflects on Return to the Lineup
“It’s hard not to appreciate every single game at this point, especially this first one." @ChrisKreider returned to the #NYR lineup last night with a new perspective. https://t.co/rPBNURyfVj pic.twitter.com/NfYUOAX5GO
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 24, 2018
Chris Kreider made his return to the lineup Friday night after missing the teams previous 24 games.
Kreider told Matt Calamia of nyrangers.com that his return “felt like it was my first NHL game again.” He would go on to say that, “I couldn’t stop smiling. I’m just happy to be playing hockey again.”
In the Rangers 4-1 loss to the Wild, Kreider saw 15:59 of ice time with two shots on goal and four hits.
Other Rangers News
- ESNY’s Frank Curto looks at the legacy of Jean Ratelle as the Rangers prepare to retire his number 19.
- Mats Zuccarello explains how the pending trade deadline is affecting him.
- Blueshirt Banter’s Joe Fortunato breaks down the Michael Grabner trade.
