New York Rangers: Five potential replacements for Derek Stepan

The New York Rangers have considered the idea of trading Derek Stepan before the start of next season. Stepan plays a role to the Rangers that every team needs: top line center.

The abrupt ending to this year’s New York Rangers season has left a need for change. Derek Stepan is one of the players that could be part of the change.

Stepan plays a very big role for the Rangers. He is a two-way forward and the top line center. If he were to be traded, the Rangers would need to find someone to replace him. In theory, his replacement would need to be either someone within the team or an adequate center from somewhere else.

Here is a look at five possible players that could replace Derek Stepan.