After losing top-scoring center Derek Stepan (55 points last season) in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes, the New York Rangers find themselves in a tough position. Before the end of the offseason, it is imperative that the team finds themselves a reliable center…even if it’s gonna cost them a pretty penny.
As of right now, the Rangers are looking at Mika Zibanejad as their top center, Kevin Hayes as their second line center and one of J.T. Miller, David Desharnais, or recently drafted Lias Andersson as their third and fourth line centers.
J.T. Miller at center isn’t a good option because he’s more comfortable at wing.