My Trade Proposals Suck
MTPS: Bringing Kaprizov to New York
What if Kirill Kaprizov decided Broadway was his next stop? We cooked up a blockbuster that Minnesota might actually have to consider.
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: Four NHL Season Predictions Sure to Go Wrong & One I Really Hope I'm Wrong About
We’ve cooked up some predictions for the new season—some fun, some painful, and one I don’t even want to think about.
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MTPS: Because the Rangers’ Center of Attention Still Isn’t a Center
With Mika shifting to the wing, the Rangers’ center depth is suddenly in question. Aand that means it’s time for another trade proposal that sucks.
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MTPS: NHL Free Agency Predictions Almost Sure to Go Wrong
Brace yourself for head-scratching contracts, some wild trade action, and a whole lot of “WTF” moments as NHL free agency kicks off.
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MTPS: Get Zibby Wit’ It: Waiving NMC Dreams and Maple Leaf Schemes
Should the Rangers trade 93? Probably nah nah nah nah...but that won't stop us from getting Zibby with some MTPS.
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MTPS: Chris Drury, a Blender, and a Coach Who Doesn’t Care About Tomorrow
There used to be a tongue-in-cheek suggestion that I was Chris Drury. Let me assure you, if I were Chris Drury at least one thing would be very different.
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MTPS: Artemi Panarin and the Road to Hell
Jeff Gorton brought in Artemi Panarin to deliver the Rangers a Stanley Cup. Could Chris Drury do more to achieve that promise by trading the Breadman?
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MTPS: The New York Rangers Have Created a Jonny Brodzinski Problem
I don't hate Jonny Brodzinski. I do think the Rangers usage of Jonny Brodzinski speaks to a larger organizational failure and makes Brodzinski a guy it's easier to root against than it should be.
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MTPS: What the Hell Was That?? An NHL Trade Deadline Post-Mortem
Lazy sites break down the trade deadline into winners and losers. But we ain’t lazy. The trade deadline isn’t black and white. There are lots of shades of gray. Here are the winners, losers, what the actual f*%!, and more.
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MTPS: The Last KRide of Chris and His Immortals
Why, dear reader, you look as if somebody just walked over your grave. Don’t be sad that it’s over. Be glad that you were along for the ride.
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MTPS: Smithing Out Some Quick Trades to Keep Up with the Joneses
A Quick look at some players we're Jonesing to move out before their value is blown to Smitherines.
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MTPS: The Bloody D-Construction Continues with Ryan Lindgren
Ryan Lindgren has been a warrior, the kind of guy every team wishes they had. But to bid him adieu time has come.