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New York Rangers Stock Market: Is this team for real?

By Victoria Ranieri

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates his powerplay goal at 7:56 of the third period against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden on November 17, 2018 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Panthers 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates his powerplay goal at 7:56 of the third period against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden on November 17, 2018 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Panthers 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 20: Ryan Spooner #23 of the New York Rangers skates with the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on March 20, 2018 in New York City. The Columbus Blue Jackets won 5-3. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ryan Spooner /

Down (and out): Ryan Spooner

Farewell Ryan Spooner, we hardly knew ye.

This week, Ryan Spooner makes his final appearance on the Stock Market. On November 16, Ryan Spooner was shipped across the border to Edmonton in exchange for forward Ryan Strome.

Spooner was acquired at the trade deadline last year from Boston in a deal that saw Rick Nash sent the other way. In his short time in New York last season, Spooner was quite productive, especially playing with Kevin Hayes.

To start this season, however, Spooner has struggled. In 16 games played, he has just one goal and one assist. When he was on the ice, he was completely nonproductive in every sense of the word, ultimately leading to him being traded.

As for the trade, it’s best for both players. Both have just one goal and one assist, meaning both have started the season struggling. A change of scenery is probably what both Spooner and Strome needed.

Regarding Spooner’s place on the Rangers, the trade was probably best for him playing time wise. With so many forwards in the Rangers system, there are a plethora of young players waiting to take his place. The second you start underperforming, you lose your spot, and that’s what happened to Spooner. Ultimately, what we can hope for is that a change of scenery and different linemates will cause a resurgence in Strome, and make him part of the Rangers’ future.

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