Well, look at the Oilers. They rebuilt with predominantly forwards and it left them in the basement after a single playoff series win. I think what's more important here is that NYR got the 2nd they wanted and a defense prospect that might be worth something when he comes over. 14pts as a 20y/o on a very strong SKA team while only averaging 14 minutes a night isn't bad, especially considering Slava Voynov is a staple on their blueline. He killed the WJC's.

The returns for Nash and McDonagh should be very good. I personally think the Rangers are going about their rebuild properly.