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A major development in Chicago deems the Blackhawks favorites to land former No. 1 pick to play with Bedard
The New York Rangers are looking to shake things up this summer after a dreadful season that saw them missing the playoffs, and it appears that the Chicago Blackhawks may be plotting to capitalize on the opportunity.
Former Chicago Blackhawk Artemi Panarin and his Rangers crew are enjoying an early summer this year, something they haven't witnessed in quite some time due to their rich playoff history.
As the NHL off-season looms, several reports out of New York have revealed more big changes will be coming to the Big Apple, and their firing of head coach Peter Laviolette was just the start.
One of the issues this past season was a lack of production from their former No. 1 overall pick, Alexis Lafreniere, and a change of scenery could be incoming.
According to a recent revealation by Bleacher Report, Lafreniere and the organization are at a crossroads.
The Rangers may be left with no choice of moving on from their former No. 1 pick, and a few teams are ready to capitalize on the opportunity.
According to Bleacher Report, the Chicago Blackhawks are top suitors to acquire Alexis Lafreniere.
The Blackhawks have a strong farm system and prospect pool, have more than $30 million in salary cap space at their disposal this offseason and desperately need a young winger that can be Bedard's linemate for the foreseeable future.
With Artyom Levshunov, Kevin Korchinksi and Sam Rinzel at the top of their prospect ranking and farm system, Chicago is loaded with the type of defense prospects that could attract the Rangers and also serve as the necessary trade chips to help the Blackhawks land a potential top-line winger for their young franchise center. -wrote
With Artyom Levshunov, Kevin Korchinksi and Sam Rinzel at the top of their prospect ranking and farm system, Chicago is loaded with the type of defense prospects that could attract the Rangers and also serve as the necessary trade chips to help the Blackhawks land a potential top-line winger for their young franchise center. -wrote
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MAI 13 | 309 ANSWERS A major development in Chicago deems the Blackhawks favorites to land former No. 1 pick to play with Bedard Would you consider trading Blackhawks defensive prospect Sam Rinzel in a package for Alexis Lafreniere of the New York Rangers? | ||
| Yes | 78 | 25.2 % |
| No way | 231 | 74.8 % |
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