Hypothetical trade between the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers sparked interest online
A proposed trade idea has sparked interest among New York Rangers fans, as PuckPedia's PuckGM tool suggests the team could re-acquire Andrew Copp from the Detroit Red Wings.
In this hypothetical deal, the Rangers would send Kaapo Kakko and a 2025 fifth-round pick to Detroit in exchange for Copp.
This trade could make sense for the Rangers as they are in their Stanley Cup window and looking to solidify their forward group. Copp, a gritty and versatile forward, would bolster the Rangers' third-line center position while adding depth scoring. Last season, Copp posted 33 points (13 goals, 20 assists) in 79 games with Detroit.
On the other side, Detroit would acquire Kakko, the second overall pick from the 2019 NHL Draft. Although Kakko has struggled to find consistency with the Rangers, he is only 23 years old and could benefit from a fresh start in Detroit. The Red Wings are also positioning themselves for a playoff push after years of rebuilding, and a gamble on Kakko's potential could pay off.
While speculative, this trade reflects the Rangers' win-now mentality and the Red Wings' desire to build for the future.
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Trade Pitch Has Rangers Adding $28 Million Forward for Former 2nd-Overall Pick
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Would you do this trade to acquire Kapp Kakko from the New York Rangers? | ||
| Yes | 75 | 64.1 % |
| No | 42 | 35.9 % |
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