Marty St. Louis in, Ryan Callahan out.
The New York Rangers acquired easily the best player dealt at the NHL trade deadline and, on paper, are a better team because of the move.
Callahan served honorably as Rangers captain for two-and-a-half seasons, but there’s no argument as to who is the better player between him and St. Louis.
However, there is inherent risk in trading your captain, a first-round selection and a second-round pick for a 38-year-old with one year remaining on his contract after this season. There’s also concern over how the team will respond to its captain being shipped out—regardless of the very public contract dispute.
With the Rangers in the midst of a high-octane playoff race, it will be interesting to see how this trade affects the outcome of the season.
Here are the top three storylines to follow closest.
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The Top New York Rangers Storylines to Follow After the Trade Deadline
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