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New York Rangers Who Could Be Playing Final Games With The Team

ByDan Miceli|
Nov 12, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi (5) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period of an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers defeated the Blues 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi (5) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period of an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers defeated the Blues 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 13, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; New York Rangers goaltender Antti Raanta (32) follows the play against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; New York Rangers goaltender Antti Raanta (32) follows the play against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Antti Raanta

Antti Raanta has had a career year, proving that he is a very capable NHL goaltender. This could be similar to the Cam Talbot situation, where he proved himself and became a starting goaltender for another team.

During the stretch this year, Raanta was as dependable as they come. Many have called for Raanta to start over Lundqvist, which gives an idea of how solid he has been in net all season. Raanta is facing a similar situation as Michael Grabner.

Since he will not likely be protected in the expansion draft, Raanta is a top target for a team like Las Vegas. I would venture to guess that he fetches somewhere between $2.5 and $3.5 million, depending on the term of the contract. Vegas would be happy to pay that for a goaltender that has been as good as any backup this year.

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