The New York Rangers have made three transactions in recent days, fueling rumors that the team is seeking to complete a trade before the NHL trade deadline on March 8.Gianni Maltese of Blue Line Station said that a credible source close to their publication informed them that the Rangers had set the ball in motion to enable a large deal, saying:
“The Rangers have formally made a trade offer, according to a behind-the-scenes expert from our reliable source at Bleacher Report,” Maltese said in a statement.This comes after the Rangers demoted Jake Leschyshyn to Hartford and called up Adam Edstrom and Matt Rempe to the NHL roster.Given that Edstrom and Rempe both play forward, there is suspicion that the Rangers’ front office is seeking to make a move at the 4C position. Multiple stories in the recent week have linked many centers to the Rangers, including Anaheim Ducks third-liner Frank Vatrano.
