Over the last few years, the Rangers have moved a lot of key players from the lineup. We aren’t talking about players like Nick Holden or Matt Puempel, no we have some big names gone since the letter went out to rebuild.
Key Players Gone
In the 2016-2017 season, the Rangers traded or let go the likes of Keith Yandle, Derrick Brassard, and Eric Staal. Then the 2017-18 season brought an even bigger overhaul. Starting before the draft the Rangers bought out Dan Girardi, and traded a ton of players. Big names like Derek Stepan, Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh, and Michael Grabner were sent packing.