*This scenario is under the assumption that Chytil is done for the year (or at least until Playoffs), and that Wheeler will rotate with all three guys on the third line.*
It's no secret that the Rangers need help at 5v5. With the current cap restrictions that they are under, it is important that whoever we target has a low caphit (see Vatrano & Motte x2). This year's need is different than years past; We don't need anymore defensemen (although a 7D wouldn't hurt to acquire), and our depth has had no problem scoring. We need top 6 help.
The Rangers could go after someone like Elias Lindholm, but given how much he would cost, and the fact that outside of that 1RW position everything is chugging along smoothly, I think he's an unrealistic target.
We could go after a guy like Vatrano who could cost around the same as Duclair, but I don't see Drury and Co. dipping into trading for the same guy twice (Motte excluded).
The only player who fits the bill on all accounts is Anthony Duclair. He's a proven locker room guy who is loved by his teammates, and who is one heck of a hockey player. Currently having one of the lesser-in-production years of his career, it is no secret that whatever team trades for him will be taking a gamble. But, if he can get back to form like he was in Florida, this could be the steal of the TDL.
The Trade:
San Jose - Retention on Duclair is not necessary, although this would help in case Chytil comes back sometime this year. The market will be hot for Duclair, so it may help the Rangers' case if they take him at full cap hit.
New York - Trading their second, the Rangers would have only four picks in the 2024 Draft (1st, 4th, 5th, and 6th). Personally, this is a team who should try and take big swings, but they should not move their 1st unless it is absolutely necessary.
Leschyshyn is a throwaway player who is still young enough to show *some* promise on a revolving door Sharks bottom 6.
Whether this is too much or too little, I am welcome to all criticism!
Happy New Year everyone, and good luck for the rest of the season!
He can probably be had for a cheaper price, but with a low cap hit and a history of production, I think this would be the asking price from the Sharks.
Even though the trade makes sense from an offensive standpoint, Duclair is a one trick pony, if hes not scoring, youre not getting much else out of him. I would rather pay up for Tarasenko, knowing that he has chemistry with 20 and 93.
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