"The New York Rangers are embarking on their second iteration of a letter-inspired retool-let's be honest, rebuild is more apt-and much like the last time, veterans on expiring contracts or valuable contracts must beware. The Rangers-Chris Drury-made it very clear in the letter that the goal is not to tear apart the team. The logical assumption is that the majority of players under the age of, say, 27, will remain on the roster past the trade deadline, but I argue that everyone should be on the table, and both Braden Schneider and Will Cuylle should be traded."
"Starting with Cuylle, the simple fact is that he is a third-line forward at best. Cuylle burst onto the scene in his sophomore season, scoring 20 goals and 25 assists in a full season. The thought was he would follow that up with new highs, but instead Cuylle is on pace to just match or finish with worse stats than last season."
"One could argue that Cuylle is simply suffering from a down year, but the reality is, he just simply isn't that great. Cuylle was never projected to be a major prospect, never showed any particularly impressive stats in his career, and when looked at in the context of his career thus far, there's little to no reason to believe it'll get any better from here."
The New York Rangers are beginning a second letter-inspired retool that resembles a rebuild while aiming to avoid tearing the core apart. The plan implies most players under 27 will remain, but all roster members should remain trade-eligible, including Braden Schneider and Will Cuylle. Will Cuylle projects at best as a third-line forward; his 20-goal, 25-assist sophomore season has not progressed and current pacing suggests regression. Cuylle was not a top prospect and shows limited upside, making a future significant contract a roster and cap risk. Cuylle's youth and cost control elevate his external trade value.
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