An analytical approach

Team: 2020-21 New York Rangers

Initial Creation Date: Aug. 11, 2020

Published: Aug. 11, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Cirelli is an amazing 2nd line option, he could even become a first line center one day. He is worth every dollar. Rangers could really profit from Tampa´s cap problems.

Kahun is a versatile 3rd line player, could play 2nd line if needed. Strome is a great playmaker, I think he would fit in great with Skinner. He was on a 45 point pace with the Rangers last year playing with Fast and Vesey, so while he would never reach 60 points without Panarin he is a 40-45 point center who could really help Skinner to rebound.

Victor Mete is really underrated and very good in the defensive end. He is worth roughly 4.5 Mio $, but it seems like he is not really beloved in Montreal and the Rangers could really get a steal with him. Montreal would get a slight downgrade (in terms of public perception) but add another pick or throw-in (maybe interested in Anderson?)

Andy Greene is not a great Dman any more but is definitely a upgrade over Smith/Staal.

They have to get rid of Smith and Staal. Doesn´t matter who you buy out or who you trade. I would keep Smith. Maybe there is a chance you could move him for something at the deadline with 50% retained

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