The New York Rangers and Patrick Kane both finally got their wish on Tuesday, as the big-name forward waived his no-movement clause to make a trade happen with the Chicago Blackhawks.
For better or worse, the Rangers have exploited the advantage of playing in New York City to land some of the biggest names in hockey. It’s easy to fixate on the times that worked out, especially when Mark Messier helped break their Stanley Cup curse in 1994. Yet, this team’s also been burned by chasing marquee names at huge prices even as their acts became more suited off-Broadway.