Rangers players trade request could lead to a blockbuster deal
With just over a month to go before the a new NHL season begins there could still be another blockbuster trade in the works. This comes after Rangers prospect Nils Lundkvist informed the Ranger's General Manager, Chris Drury that he won't be reporting to the Rangers training camp. Not only is Nils not coming to camp he has also requested a trade.
The news was broken by New York Rangers Insider Larry Brooks who had this to say:
From Brooks' latest report for The New York Post:
The Post has learned that General Manager Chris Drury has been working with Lundkvist's agent, Claude Lemieux to try to accomodate the request of the young 22-year-old Swedish defenceman.
Lundkvist has only seen a limited amount of time with the Rangers. In 25 games he has 1 goal and 3 assist.
More from Brooks on what the Rangers are looking for in return:
The Blueshirts, though, could certainly use a young, top-nine-type center who might grow with the organization. That is believed to be Drury's target as they deal with this latest situation involving a young European unhappy with his plight.
Brooks went onto suggest a potential trade with the Canucks. Chris Drury has already shown interest in acquiring the services of JT Miller, who is rumored to be on the trade block. Brooks offered up the idea of trading Lundkvist and additional assets for JT Miller.
With a deadline nearing for the Canucks, the addition of a high end prospect like Lundqvist could make the Canucks definitely consider an offer.
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