Although the Rangers may be able to play without the 33-year-old forward on the ice, it may not be enough to keep their wild-card hopes alive.

The New York Rangers entered this NHL season with high expectations after winning the President’s Trophy and reaching the Eastern Conference final in 2024, but they have not lived up to them.

The Rangers have been one of the more active teams in the NHL this season, making a plethora of moves in an effort to save their campaign.