How Will the Tarasenko Trade Impact the Eastern Conference?
The New York Rangers made a blockbuster trade, defenseman Niko Mikkola for forward Sammy Blais, defensive prospect Hunter Skinner, a conditional 2023 first-round pick, and a 2024 fourth-round pick. This trade is a game-changer for not only the Rangers but also for the rest of the Eastern Conference. But the question of what’s in store for the rest of the East remains, as well as the price for any big fish in the trade deadline pool. The best year of his career was in 2016-17, when he played all 82 regular-season games and put up 39 goals and 36 assists. New Jersey should be prepared to give up at least a first-round pick, a prospect, and potentially an NHL-ready player....
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