It has been a wild couple of weeks for Will Borgen. On Dec. 19, Borgen was traded to the Rangers in a deal that included Kaapo Kakko. Originally set to face the Chicago Blackhawks as a member of the Seattle Kraken, Borgen had to quickly shift his focus after hearing that he was traded.

Adding credence to Seravalli's thoughts is the fact that New York's intentions became clear when they completed two significant moves earlier this season: the trades of captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks and former No. 2 overall pick Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken.

As New York’s playoff hopes continue to get slimmer and slimmer, players including Chris Kreider, Will Borgen and Ryan Lindgren have all been the subject of trade rumors. If the Rangers find themselves in a similar position in a month from now, expect Drury to start accumulating assets to build for the future.

Rangers Win In Dallas Will Borgen joined a New York Rangers team that has been floundering as of late, losing 11 of their last 14 games. Friday night's matchup

If the Rangers continue to struggle, Will Borgen could possibility be traded before the NHL Trade Deadline in March.

New York Rangers defenseman Zac Jones did not hold back when discussing his repeated absences from the lineup after getting sidelined with a "healthy scratch" designation amid the team’s prolonged struggles. Jones, 24, has been scratched in five of the Rangers’ last six games, a stretch during which the team has continued its downward spiral.

One of the Rangers’ biggest problems has been disappointing play from their defensemen and they should insert Zac Jones back into their lineup

New York Rangers and their fans. On Jan. 1, 2024, the Rangers had the best record in the NHL. On Jan. 1, 2025, they have the worst record in the Metropolitan Divison.

Asked if he will request a trade, now that coach Peter Laviolette seems to have settled on a top six that includes newcomers Urho Vaakanainen and Will Borgen along with regulars Adam Fox, Ryan Lindgren, K’Andre Miller and Braden Schneider, Jones suggested at some point he may.

With a retool likely happening with the New York Rangers, it seems they are going to move off of players acquired during their rebuild.

The Blueshirts are sinking in the standings and facing critical decisions about the direction of the NYR franchise.

The New York Rangers have placed goalie Igor Shesterkin on the injured list, according to a report. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.