My Trade Proposals Suck
MTPS: Taking the Rangers to the Pitt-y Party
It pains Rangers fans to admit it, but the Penguins’ quiet retool might offer the exact roadmap New York needs to get back into contention.
My Trade Proposals Suck
My Trade Proposals Suck is Blueshirt Banter’s series where Chip23 dives into hypothetical New York Rangers trades that are bold, controversial, and sometimes downright terrible. Each piece explores the roster, cap implications, and long-term direction behind the idea. The proposals may not be perfect—or even good—but they’re designed to spark debate and get Rangers fans thinking about what moves the team could make next.
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MTPS: Winners and Losers of the Dead 2026 NHL Trade Deadline
After weeks of hype, the trade deadline came and went with far less drama than expected. We break down the few real winners, the many losers, and why the Rangers’ deadline is still incomplete.
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MTPS: Five Things I Think I Think Heading Into The Deadline
The trade deadline is here, and chaos is coming. From goalie desperation in Edmonton to what a Trocheck deal could signal about Igor Shesterkin, here’s what I think I think before the madness begins.
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MTPS: The Adam Fox of It All
Fox hasn’t asked out, but he hasn’t exactly planted his flag, either. If the Rangers choose clarity over comfort, this trade framework reveals just how massive—and franchise-altering—a return could be.
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MTPS: What the Hell is Going On?
The Rangers returned from Milan and immediately made decisions that are, at best, confusing and, at worst, a warning sign that Drury and Sullivan may already be losing sight of what this rebuild actually requires.
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MTPS: The Fantastic Mr. Fox
Acquiring Adam Fox accelerated the last rebuild. Could trading him accelerate the next one?
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MTPS: Montre-All In on a Player Who is Tro-Checked Out
Vincent Trocheck has probably played his final game for the New York Rangers. The only question left is, for whom he will play his next game?
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MTPS: It Looks Hopeless Now. But the Rangers’ Path Back Starts Here.
The vibe around the New York Rangers has, justifiably, been not good. But like the man said, "In a New York minute, everything can change."
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MTPS: And the Mika Shall Inherit the Earth (or Southern California)
Mika was once the best deal the Rangers made in a generation—now he might be their best path forward. A deep dive into his rise, decline, and a bold trade proposal.
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MTPS: Could There Be Something Bruin with Borgen?
He’s not Rasmus Andersson, but in a seller’s market Will Borgen’s contract, reliability, and term could make him extremely appealing to a team like Boston chasing the playoffs.
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MTPS: Tro Must Go
Trocheck is the kind of player that every contender wants. But the Rangers are not a contender, so he's not a player who shouldn't be here after the trade deadline.
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MTPS: The Big But in an Artemi Panarin Trade
When the history of the New York Rangers is written, Artemi Panarin will be remembered as one of the organization's best free agent signings. The time has come for him to go, and the return may not be what we're hoping for.