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New York Rangers Leaving Derek Stepan Unprotected in Expansion Draft Still the Better Move

New York Rangers fans are a little excited these days.

Not bouncing-off-the-walls excited — most understand this team probably isn’t a Stanley Cup favorite going into next season — but pumped up nonetheless.

The euphoria of native son Kevin Shattenkirk stunningly arriving hasn’t worn off, and he’s ready to pair with Ryan McDonagh in what could be a dream top defensive duo. The intriguing Anthony DeAngelo joins him at the back end, a player who might be a perfect Alain Vigneault type. Center Lias Andersson, the seventh overall pick in the draft who arrived along with DeAngelo via the blockbuster Derek Stepan trade with Arizona, could find his way to Broadway this season despite being 18 years old.