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New York Rangers: Five Golden Knights the Rangers should trade for

By George Ruggiero

BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 25: Jeff Gorton of the New York Rangers attends the 2016 NHL Draft on June 25, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 25: Jeff Gorton of the New York Rangers attends the 2016 NHL Draft on June 25, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 21: Colin Miller is selected by the Las Vegas Golden Knights during the 2017 NHL Awards and Expansion Draft at T-Mobile Arena on June 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 21: Colin Miller is selected by the Las Vegas Golden Knights during the 2017 NHL Awards and Expansion Draft at T-Mobile Arena on June 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Colin Miller

Although the Rangers have a bit of a logjam in the defense, adding another right-handed defenseman couldn’t hurt. Colin Miller, only 24, has only played part of two NHL seasons. Miller has only played with the Boston Bruins so far in his career.

In his short time in the NHL, Miller has shown a good two-way skill set. In his first taste of NHL action, a 42 game stint two seasons ago, he scored 3 goals and 13 assists. Last season, he faltered slightly, only posting 6 goals and 7 assists in 61 games.

As for the Rangers’ need of another defenseman, well, they don’t really need one. However, Miller would provide that extra depth that championship teams need. An extra right-handed defenseman with NHL experience would allow the Rangers to pick and choose which players need more development, like Neal Pionk, and which players win roster spots, currently a battle between newcomer Anthony DeAngelo and veterans Marc Staal and Nick Holden.

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