Rangers veteran Mika Zibanejad appeared to be at a loss when facing questions about his team's disappointing performance. "It’s hard to explain. I don’t know what words would even justify that," Zibanejad said as per USA TODAY Sports. "Everyone wants to have a good start. Everyone wants to come out flying, but just nothing happens."

League sources confirmed Monday a report from Elliotte Friedman that Rangers general manager Chris Drury has sent word to the NHL ’s other 31 GMs that the Rangers are open to a trade. And, those sources said, captain Jacob Trouba and longest-tenured Ranger Chris Kreider were mentioned specifically by name in the leaguewide missive.

A massive overhaul in leadership could be coming for the Blueshirts.

Miller began his NHL career when he was selected 15th overall by the Rangers at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-1 center registered 72 goals and 172 points in 341 games with New York before being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a five-player deal (that also included two draft picks) in February 2018.

Trade rumors involving the New York Rangers continue to heat up. Kaapo Kakko’s name has reportedly resurfaced in trade discussions according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. However, Dreger adds that it doesn't necessarily mean the Rangers will actually give up Kakko given that he is still a young forward with potential.

Kaapo Kakko is a player to watch out for who could possibly be traded by the New York Rangers. Sources reportedly tell TSN’s Darren Dreger that Kaapo Kakko's name has resurfaced in trade talks. This comes after Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the Rangers have made it very clear they are interested in making moves and shaking up their roster with Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba specifically being indicated,