Three New York Rangers that could to be traded at some point

Vitali Kravtsov

This is probably the most obvious one because there is a fairly strong case that he will be traded if he fails to make the team out of training camp due to the struggles that Vitali Kravtsov has undergone during his time as an NHL prospect already. Seeing as he requested a trade this time last year, it has been an arduous saga that has been spoken about on more than one occasion already.

Kravtsov put in a trade request this time last summer due to his unhappiness with the organization’s treatment of the Russian winger’s development and getting into the NHL. He’s been struggling to earn a place in the NHL and has been upset with the staff due to a lack of confirmation of his place in North America. It’s gotten to the point that Kravtsov returned to the KHL last year.

It seems to be forever hanging over the head of the organization that the Russian wants to play in the top six with powerplay time, and the Rangers look like they are going to give him the chance to do that according to what the lines at camp have been so far. No one should be given a chance that someone else deserves more than they do, Kravtsov’s potential talent level is one of the best among the young players the Rangers will ice.

With the Rangers needing right wings and Kravtsov crying out for a place on the roster, it seems like there is a path to move forward. If management continues nudging the coaching staff of the Rangers behind the bench and hints at the idea of playing Kravtsov in a little more of a prominent role, they could ensure everyone is happy. Otherwise, it feels like the bridge is burned and Kravtsov is done in Manhatten.