BREAKING: Chicago Blackhawks Acquire Former Second Overall Pick to Play Alongside Rookie Sensation Connor Bedard? This Major Move Could Be in The Works
In a noteworthy statement from TSN's Insider Trading show ran by Pierre LeBrun, there's a buzz around New York Rangers General Manager Chris Drury taking calls on forward Kaapo Kakko.
This strategic move follows Filip Chytil's unfortunate season-ending injury, which has created a void in the Rangers' center position behind Mika Zibanejad and Vincent Trocheck.
Given Kakko's standing as a former second overall pick, there's speculation that he might be a pivotal component in a trade package aimed at securing a skilled center to bolster the team's lineup.
This situation presents an opportunity for the Chicago Blackhawks to step in and potentially acquire the promising young talent in exchange for key assets that could aid the Rangers in their playoff push.
The Blackhawks possess assets that might align with the Rangers' needs, such as Jason Dickinson who has had a goal-scoring-galore season, and two other veterans who are former players of the Rangers organization in Jarred Tinordi and center Collin Blackwell, making a trade scenario plausible.
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Yes | 312 | 56.8 % |
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