Where Lightning, Rangers stand after trade deadline blockbuster
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Occasionally the NHL trade deadline looms around the corner like a giant thunderstorm, then passes without any real fanfare. After the two of the biggest fish in the trade pond — Michael Grabner and Rick Nash — departed the New York Rangers ahead of the FWhere Lightning, Rangers stand after trade deadline blockbuster
Occasionally the NHL trade deadline looms around the corner like a giant thunderstorm, then passes without any real fanfare. After the two of the biggest fish in the trade pond — Michael Grabner and Rick Nash — departed the New York Rangers ahead of the Feb. 26 deadline, it looked like Monday could be relatively uneventful day.It turns out, the Rangers weren't done, taking part in a multi-player deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning that sent captain Ryan McDonagh and forward J.T. Miller to the Bolts.The trade was possibly the biggest on a day that had plenty of big trades. What makes this deal so prodigious is what it says about both clubs. For Tampa Bay, the trade makes the already-competitive Bolts an even more threatening squad in the Eastern Conference. Right from the jump this season, the Lightning looked to be bouncing back after a disappointing 2016-17 campaign. GM Steve Yzerman's aggressive tactics on Monday showed the team didn't get comfortable with its success this season. He told the press the moves Read more