rangers take that trade in a heartbeat

What would you say makes it fair? A 2nd instead?

Volkov is off the table it would have to be a lesser prospect for a rental especially if a first is also included

Understandably, i haven't looked into the bolts prospect pool enough to get a good gauge on their potential, just some general knowledge. Would Stephens or Katchouk make more sense?

Katchouk would be the most likely they are also really high on Stephens, they are counting on both Volkov and Stephens to come up next year full time so someone like Katchouk or Fortier who are a little further away would be more likely targets

In this scenario Stephens is probably expendable since Jankowski would be taking over the 3C roll and is far more proven

Stephens will most likely slot in as 4RW or 4C next season given he is a responsible 2-way player who brings physicality and heart. He also shoots right which other than Raddysh the bolts don't really have many prospects of that hand. Stephens is a bigger part of the future of this team than most people outside of the organization and the fan base realize, I would be extremely surprised if they move him.

Its important to remember that Tampa still has to win the auction for Kreider because they wont be the only team trying to add at the deadline, maybe ABB?

Again I can't see it. I think Raddysh is a posibility and so is Katchouk. I also did an AGM where Joseph and a lesser draft pick would go the other way because he is someone who they might not be able to afford next season anyways

Raddysh would be who the rangers want since he's a better prospect and a RH shot.. Katchouk doesn't really fill any need on the rangers or their prospect pool. Joseph is definitely interesting that would have to be considered. Obviously the crown jewel of Cal Foote would be one the rangers would take with a lesser pick as well.. we'll see what happens