Steve Zipay of Newsday: The NY Rangers have been looking for a top pairing, right handed defenseman. Names that continue to be in the rumor mill include Jacob Trouba, Tyson Barrie, Justin Faulk and UFA Kevin Shattenkirk.
Shattenkirk would cost the most from a salary and term perspective, with the others costing an asset(s).
Two sources saying that Derek Stepan‘s name has been coming up. Stepan has four years left on his deal at a $6.5 million cap hit and a no-trade clause that kicks in on July 1st.