The landscape has changed since my initial look at the Metropolitan Division during the 2022 offseason. With the entry draft in the rearview mirror, which teams have made early offseason moves to change the division outlook. Below, we’ll take a look at how each team’s outlook for the 2022-2023 season has change between my initial offseason snapshot and the end of the NHL entry draft.
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Player Prognosis: Frank Vatrano – June 15, 2022
Frank Vatrano was dealt to the New York Rangers by the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline. After a deep playoff run with his new team, he heads for unrestricted free agency this summer. Let’s take a closer look at his performance in the 21/22 season and what he’s likely bring to the table next season.
Metropolitan Division Snapshot – June 11, 2022
What’s in store for the Metropolitan Division in 22/23? Are the incumbent playoff teams the early favorites? Which teams have the most potential to improve this offseason? Which teams face difficult decision this summer due to their cap situations?
RFA Signing Check-in: Filip Chytil (NYR) – April 2022
In the FA signing series, we take an in depth look at a deal signed by a restricted or unrestricted free agent along with their performance since the deal and future projections. Today’s subject: Filip Chytil and the New York Rangers.
2022 Trade Deadline Tracker
deadline approaches. Check back for new updates as teams position themselves for the stretch run.
Trade Proposal: Paul Stastny (NYR) / Schneider+ (WPG)
The New York Rangers have fallen off their early season pace as their mediocre 5v5 results have started to catch up to them, but still look like a contender in the Metropolitan. The Jets sit 6th in the Central and look like they need to re-tool the roster to get back to contender status. These two teams could be excellent trade partners, so let’s take a look at a hypothetical trade proposal.
Trade Proposal NYR / LAK: Brown / Boyko+
em excellent trade partners. With the Rangers off to a strong start this season, their roster has some weak points that could use a tune up ahead of a likely playoff appearance. The Kings have a boatload of prospects and look to turn the corner on their own rebuild, yet they are most likely a couple of seasons away from becoming a real threat in the Pacific Division.
UFA Signing Check-in: Barclay Goodrow – NYR (Dec 2021)
king in on some of the more prominent free agent signings from last offseason to see how they are performing with their new teams. Today, we’ll check in on Barclay Goodrow.
Armchair GM: New York Rangers (Dec 2021)
New York Rangers rebuild was starting to turn the corner last season, ownership decided a change of direction was needed after a promising season fell short of the playoffs. The Rangers clearly set out to add toughness over the offseason. Will the change in tact push the rebuild over the hump and make the Rangers contenders? Let’s take a look at the current roster and put together an Armchair GM plan for the Rangers.
Trade Check-in: Buchnevich / Blais (Nov 2021)
While it’s much too early to hand out final verdicts, I thought it would be fun to check in on the early returns for some of the offseason’s more significant moves. First up, the trade that sent Pavel Buchnevich to St Louis and Sammy Blais to the Rangers.