A Trade Between the Canadiens and Rangers Involving Mika Zibanejad Is Now Possible, per Insider
After trading their captain Jacob Trouba, the general manager of the New York Rangers, Chris Drury, might very well repeat the move with another of his veterans.
According to insider Marco D'Amico, it seems that forward Mika Zibanejad might also be available for a trade, and it could happen sooner than we think.
At least, that's what he mentioned via his X account, but he also clarified that, according to one of his sources, a trade wasn't imminent in Zibanejad's case.
They are simply exploring his value on the market and are open to an interesting offer.
His name has been mentioned.»
- Marco D'Amico's source
According to D'Amico, discussions have taken place between the Rangers' GM and a team from the Western Conference for the services of the 31-year-old veteran.
However, what could hinder negotiations is that Zibanejad, who was recently named to Sweden's team for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in February, is under contract for five more seasons with the Rangers with an annual salary of $8.5 million.
A "bargain" acquisition of Mika Zibanejad by the Montreal Canadiens?
At that price, the Rangers' organization would need to offer something more to try to find a buyer for Mika Zibanejad's services, and it will be interesting to follow this story in case Kent Hughes has any interest.
As we know, it was Jeff Gorton who made the acquisition of Zibanejad when he was the Rangers' GM in 2016, in what was one of his best trades.
He traded the forward Derick Brassard and a seventh-round pick in 2018 to acquire Zibanejad and a second-round pick in 2018.
A few years ago, it was said that Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton were looking for their Mika Zibanejad, still following the comparisons between the rebuilding of the New York Rangers and that of the Montreal Canadiens..
And what if the Mika Zibanejad of the Canadiens was.. Mika Zibanejad?
It's a possibility to keep in mind.
