New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche Shake Up Their Rosters in a Major Trade
In a move that has sent ripples through the NHL community, the New York Rangers have decided to trade two of their key players, Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey, to the Colorado Avalanche. In return, the Rangers will receive Juuso Parssinen, Calvin de Haan, and a second- and fourth-round draft pick in the 2025 NHL draft. According to sources, the second-round pick will be the better of Carolina‘s or the Rangers’ second-round pick this year, while the fourth-round pick will be the better of Colorado’s or Vancouver‘s this year.
As part of the deal, the Rangers are retaining 50% of Lindgren’s $4.5 million cap hit. This is a significant move considering that Lindgren’s contract is set to expire this summer. The Rangers, who found themselves outside of playoff position as of Saturday, are still optimistic about their chances to make the playoffs. They believe that bringing in new players could provide the necessary boost for a strong finish to the season.
Juuso Parssinen, at 24 years old, is a player that the Rangers have had their eyes on for quite some time. They even attempted to trade for him previously when he was with the Nashville Predators. Calvin de Haan, with over 700 career NHL games under his belt, is expected to immediately join the defensive rotation. This is particularly crucial as Adam Fox is currently on injured reserve with an upper body injury, although the Rangers are hopeful for his return during their stretch run.
For the Rangers, saying goodbye to Ryan Lindgren was not an easy decision. He has been a heart-and-soul player for the team, giving his all throughout his seven-year career in New York. However, with the likelihood of not re-signing him this summer, the Rangers felt it was necessary to secure compensation while they could.
On the other side of the trade, the Avalanche are gearing up for a playoff run. This move comes after their tough decision to trade Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. The addition of Lindgren and Vesey is expected to bolster their lineup as they aim for a deep playoff push.
- The Rangers are retaining 50% of Lindgren’s $4.5 million cap hit.
- Juuso Parssinen and Calvin de Haan join the Rangers’ roster.
- The Avalanche are preparing for a playoff run with new additions.
This trade is a classic example of two teams with different immediate goals making moves to better position themselves. The Rangers are looking to inject new energy into their lineup to make a playoff push, while the Avalanche are solidifying their roster for what they hope will be a successful playoff campaign. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these changes impact both teams’ performances on the ice.
Originally Written by: Emily Kaplan
