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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Do the Rangers want a C? They have Zibenijad, Trochek and Chytil in their top 3. Do they want to add another high priced vet to that group?
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Tough to know for sure but the fan base has talked about a C.
With Lindholm and Trocheck both could slide to RW too which is another area of need they didn't really fill with either Tarasenko or Kane last year.
And yeah I don't think Buffalo needs a C, meant to have them in the d-man grouping with Pittsburgh.
Point stands though around the Eastern conference being in an interesting scenario where everybody except for the Flyers and Canadiens seem to want to contend / take a step.
Looking to keep contending: Boston, Toronto, Tampa, Florida, New York, Carolina, New Jersey
Looking to get back to contending: Islanders, Penguins, Capitals
Looking to take the next step / get into the playoff picture: Ottawa, Detroit, Buffalo, Columbus
Rebuilding: Montreal, Philly
So a really interesting opportunity to really try to get a good return. It was similar at the deadline last year where the West was quiet but it was an arms race in the East. Florida making the finals as the 8 seed is just going to make the GMs even more empowered to just try to get in.