The New York Rangers have been mostly quiet so far this offseason despite speculation that they would pull off a few blockbuster deals in free agency. Ultimately, general manager Chris Drury has kept it low-key as he makes a few under-the-radar moves to upgrade the roster.
Yet, a blockbuster deal could still be on the horizon. The Rangers have reportedly expressed interest in making a trade for one superstar who is rumored to be on the trade block this off-season. Perhaps they could finally trade away Kaapo Kakko in a deal to acquire Trevor Zegras.
The Rangers are reportedly interested in trading for Trevor Zegras
Zegras has had his name floated around in trade rumors for quite some time now. The Rangers were reportedly in the mix with at least seven other teams earlier this offseason who were expressing “serious interest” in trading for Zegras, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.
With the first week of free agency finished, Zegras is still a member of the Anaheim Ducks, despite trade interest from around the league. However, the possibility that a deal gets done remains.
Zegras would be an incredible, blockbuster acquisition for the Rangers if they pulled off a trade to acquire him this summer. The 23-year-old center has already made quite a name for himself in the NHL but is still considered to be a rising star just scratching the surface of his potential.
In 2021, Zegras totaled 61 points (23 goals and 38 assists). He followed that up with 65 points (23 goals and 42 assists) in 2022, making it back-to-back 60+ point seasons. Zegras dealt with injuries in 2023, playing in only 31 games and totaling only 15 points. But he is still a talented young player who has experience playing both center and wing and could make for an immediate upgrade in the Rangers’ lineup.
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