Thoughts on the Rangers accelerating the retool - Blue Seat Blogs

Rumors indicate the Rangers may try to speed up their retool with major moves. A quick turnaround requires multiple trade partners and several significant transactions, since wanting a change is different from executing it. The league’s tendency toward fewer bold splashes and the Rangers’ possible lack of required assets could limit options. The Rangers reportedly have two notable trade pieces, Vincent Trocheck and Braden Schneider, while other players may function mainly as additional value or draft-pick recovery. The plan is possible, but realism depends on whether quality unrestricted free agents or the right trade targets are available and willing to be dealt. Drury has shown patience by not moving Trocheck at the deadline, expecting stronger offers later.

"It shouldn't come as a surprise that the Rangers accelerating the retool is on the table. It's been known for a while that the Blueshirts want a quick turnaround. But wanting something and doing something are two completely different things. It takes two to tango, so no matter how many trade rumors or trade targets we talk about, a player needs to be available and a team needs to be willing to deal. The Rangers accelerating the rebuild requires multiple trade partners and many big swings."

"Two things stand out: 1) The NHL lacks creativity and a willingness to make big splashes, and 2) The Rangers may not have the pieces needed to make a big splash trade, and there's only one big name in free agency that meets the Rangers' needs. While we can lament the NHL's lack of creativity in these situations, I think it's a moot point for the Rangers. They have two big pieces they are willing to deal in Vincent Trocheck and Braden Schneider, but that appears to be it."

"It's a safe assumption they will deal from a strength in bottom six wingers, but those are more sweeteners in big splashes or just a way to recoup some drat picks. The Rangers accelerating the retool is certainly possible, but without quality UFAs or the pieces required for a big splash, it may not be that realistic."

"It's worth noting that while the Rangers accelerating the retool is the goal, Drury has shown patience already. He did not move Vincent Trocheck at the deadline, believing he will get better offers over the"

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