An interesting question, no doubt.
Marc Staal has become the cornerstone, the poster boy for the new, rebuilding Rangers. This is the first time in my memory that I can truly say that the Ranger "cupboard" is fully stocked. We have a lot of solid prospects to build with.
Solid prospects. Not "blue-chippers," not "can't miss"-type guys... solid players. Especially at forward. Let's look at some of our guys up front who have already made an impact:
Artem Anisimov: With his frame... 6'4", 194, he's large, but not a power forward. He's solid on his feet, but not a speedster. He's good in his own zone, but not a Selke candidate. He's an all-around center. Is he capable of scoring 30-40 goals? 90-100 points? Maybe. But as of now, he looks to be more of a 20-20 guy.
Brandon Dubinsky: Another center, who will probably shift to LW under Torts. In all honesty, I love Dubinsky, simply due to his gigantic heart. He'd stand up for you in a second. This past season, he went 20-24. He's obviously a power forward-type guy. But like Joe Thornton... or ...
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Should the New York Rangers Trade Marc Staal Now?
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