The New York Rangers are in the market for a top six center. This has been the case since last season when they made an offer to acquire Jack Eichel. Chris Drury is also not acting out of desperation with Ryan Strome safely in the fold and signed for next season.
However, the list of players the Rangers thought would be available this summer is dwindling.
New York Rangers center options dwindling
Elliotte Friedman revealed that the Rangers made a “reasonable offer” the Sabres considered but ultimately declined, the internet went wild. Some hockey experts like ESPN’s John Buccigross even suggested packaging Kaapo Kakko, Filip Chytil, Braden Schneider, a goalie and a first round pick to get it done.