NY has zero need for another RHD.

NYR either getting a first or a top offensive prospect

Brodie is left handed

Speculation that the Rangers may buy out Shattenkirk in order to create caproom. Brodie would help shore up the hole left by him and he can play on either side. Preferably the right, whenever I see him play he looks better on the right side anyways.
A trade with NYR most likely doesn't happen if Shatt isn't bought out though.

Not for one year of Kreider, especially with a dman who can play top pairing coming the other way on a similar one year deal and both of similar age.

Shattenkirk leaves no hole when he’s gone. Without him our D is
Skjei-Trouba
Hajek- DeAngelo
Staal- Fox
We don’t need him

Brodie and Kreider are both rentals

The value is fine for Kreider but Rangers don’t even consider this. We have no need for Brodie. There’s no space for him either. An offer of Sam Bennett and a 1st would be acceptable.

Personally I think the Rangers could have a great year with the moves they made, I don't think they will risk going in with such a young defense corps. It's always good to have depth and experience especially at that position. If Shattenkirk is bought out or moved I can't see them running two rookies without any depth in case of injury. But I also have no idea about Hajek, and how he could do as a rookie. I think Fox will make it on the bottom pairing and will get opportunity for you guys with the 2nd pp unit.

You’re right but that’s why it’s unlikely that Shattenkirk is bought out or dealt. We buyout Smith and move one (or more) of Strome, Namestnikov, and Kreider.

Makes sense, I was just going off some rumblings of a possible Shattenkirk buyout hahah. If he stays then Rangers do not have a need on D for sure. But you have piqued my interest on Hajek. I'll have to take a look at him. Haven't heard that name before.

I have Hajek higher than many. I see him as a future top 4 guy. He was phenomenal in his few games in the big leagues, although he was not very good in the AHL.

Whats your point??
Both players would fetch 1st round picks at the deadline also.
Hangup today, is cap space, and it being used against those who are tight.
Both players are a 1st plus prospect... if not now then in March.

I think the point was that if they're being traded for eachother they are of similar value.