Let's get one thing out of the way: The Rangers shouldn't necessarily regret their 2022-23 trade deadline, which was the biggest splash of any NHL team in recent memory. But it didn't get the job done.
New York went in big and acquired star veterans Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane. They added solid depth in Tyler Motte and Niko Mikkola. The moves were prudent and the Rangers didn't give really give up that much.
GM Chris Drury got a (once) generational player with ample postseason experience in Kane without giving up a first-rounder or a top prospect.