The New York Rangers have had a disappointing season but one trade idea has them re-acquiring a star forward to give the team a spark.
The website PuckPedia‘s PuckGM tool lets users create their own trades. One user proposed a deal that would see the Rangers re-acquiring J.T. Miller from the Vancouver Canucks.
“The guy I could see Vancouver really liking is Schneider. But, I’m not convinced at all the Ranger would want to do that. As a matter of fact, I’m convinced they wouldn’t just because I think they want to keep Schneider,” Friedman added.
Schneider was selected 19th overall in the 2020 NHL draft by the Rangers. He’s playing on the third pairing in New York.
Zibanejad Focused on Play Amidst Trade Rumors
Zibanejad was supposed to be a top player for the Rangers this season. However, with New York off to such a poor start, his name has come up in trade rumors.
Although his name has come up in trade rumors, Zibanejad says he isn’t paying attention to any of that.
“I haven’t heard anything,” Zibanejad said to The Athletic. “I don’t read anything, I don’t listen to anything. It’s noise.”
Zibanejad has a no-trade clause, which he says helps him keep the focus on the ice.
“It’s something that was negotiated and earned,” Zibanejad said. “There’s a reason why there are clauses like that. That’s what it is right now. But I don’t think about anything. My focus has always been here. My focus has never been on anything else.”
The Rangers are 17-19-1 and well outside a playoff spot.
