Penguins complete trade with Blues while Rangers trade Kaapo Kakko to Seattle Kraken
The Penguins and Blues made a minor trade today while the Rangers continued their sale with another major move.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now, having earned points in eight of their last ten games with a 7-2-1 record in that span.
The hot streak has propelled them up the standings, right into the hunt for a playoff spot.
While their chances of making the playoffs are still slim, general manager Kyle Dubas seems to be attempting to capitalize on the momentum as he added to his club.
Earlier today, he acquired defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph, a long-time Penguin, from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for future considerations.
Joseph is not exactly a needle-mover but he does provide depth on a fragile blueline, and he's plenty familiar with the team's system already, having spent the last four seasons there.
Typically, such a trade at this time of the season would be the largest news of the day, but that was not the case this time.
Shockingly, the New York Rangers made another massive move, trading former second-overall pick Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen and a couple of 2025 draft picks.
This move comes after the Rangers traded their captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks.
Furthermore, this might not be the last move Rangers general manager Chris Drury makes this season.
NHL insider Chris Johnston has stated that the team is actively shopping Chris Kreider in addition to the moves they have already made.
It seems that this season will be a turning point for the Rangers regardless of what happens next.
Can they do a quick retool and get back into the playoffs next season? Who will be traded next? Stay tuned to find out.
