New York Rangers Trade Rumors: Attacking duo on the trade block?

According to sources, the New York Rangers are not done making moves this season. The latest speculation suggests that two Rangers players are on their way out, as they were scratched from Thursday night's game for trade-related reasons.

One of the players in question is 23-year-old winger Vitali Kravtsov. The former ninth-overall draft pick has been seeking a trade for some time now and is reportedly unhappy with his role on the team. Kravtsov has a ton of potential, having scored three times and chipped in with six points in 28 games so far this season. He carries a cap hit of $875,000 and is a pending restricted free agent.

Another player scratched from Thursday's game was 23-year-old center Jake Leschyshyn. He is in the first season of a recent three-year deal and has a cap hit of $766,667. Leschyshyn is yet to record a point in 13 games with the Rangers and another 22 with the Vegas Golden Knights, who drafted him in the second round.

It is believed that both players will be traded in the coming days. Kravtsov's demand for a trade and Leschyshyn's lack of production makes them expendable assets for the New York Rangers, who are looking to shake up their roster and make a push for the playoffs.

New York Rangers 2022-23 season so far

The New York Rangers are in their 96th season and currently sit third in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. They have a record of 33 wins, 16 losses, and 9 overtime losses as of February 23, 2023, placing them third in their division and sixth in the conference.

With a home record of 16 wins, 10 losses, and 4 overtime losses and a road record of 17 wins, 6 losses, and 5 overtime losses, the Rangers have been performing well both at home and on the road.

Offensively, the New York Rangers have been impressive, with 193 goals scored so far this season. They are led by forward Artemi Panarin, who has been one of the league's top scorers with 22 goals and 44 assists. His linemate Mika Zibanejad has also been a key contributor, with 24 goals and 29 assists. On the defensive end, the New York Rangers have been led by Adam Fox, who has been one of the NHL's best defensemen. Fox has recorded 11 goals and 49 assists, putting him at the top of the leaderboard for points by a defenseman.

The New York Rangers have been a well-balanced team, with solid contributions from both their offense and defense. They also had strong goaltending from Igor Shesterkin, who has a save percentage of .925 and a goal-against average of 2.33. The team has also had key contributions from other players such as Chris Kreider, Ryan Strome, and Kaapo Kakko, who have all contributed significantly to the Rangers' success this season.