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New York Rangers: Five Players Who Will Join the 2017-18 Roster

By Garrett Gartino

Sep 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Graves (58) in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Graves (58) in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; San Jose Sharks center Tommy Wingels (57) during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; San Jose Sharks center Tommy Wingels (57) during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Tommy Wingels

In recent seasons, Jeff Gorton and the Rangers have done a good job of finding bargain-bin talent to fill their roster. Last year it was Viktor Stalberg, this season’s gem is Michael Grabner. Next season’s savvy signing will be Tommy Wingels.

Wingels was once a highly-touted prospect of the San Jose Sharks organization. Since recording 38 (’13-’14) and 36 (’14-’15) points  in back-to-back seasons, Wingels production has dropped off This season, his playing time lessened with the emergence of various young players in San Jose. In turn, Wingels was traded to Ottawa at the trade deadline.

Next season, New York stands to lose at least one key forward during the expansion draft. Tommy Wingels represents a young, skilled player that can contribute up-and-down the Rangers’ lineup.

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