There could be a brand new cast of characters on Broadway next season.
TSN's Bob McKenzie reported Friday on "Insider Trading" that the New York Rangers are "wide open for business" and willing to consider a trade involving virtually any player on the roster.
McKenzie notes that netminder Henrik Lundqvist and likely Ryan McDonagh are safe from consideration, but the rest of the team's high-paid stars - namely Rick Nash, Derek Stepan, and Derick Brassard - could be moved to "shuffle the deck" and help recoup picks, prospects, and cap space.
That said, he cautions this isn't the jump point for a full-fledged rebuild for general manager Jeff Gorton, rather discussions and perhaps transactions aimed to introduce a new competitive dynamic.
Only the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings have won more playoff games than the Rangers over the past five seasons. But in their ultimately unsuccessful title chase, they've pillaged their prospect pool and spoiled their depth.
