Although this is purely my own speculation, Brent Sopel may be a good player for the Rangers to target at the trade deadline. He could provide a needed veteran presence on the Rangers blue line and add the first hand know how of what it takes to win a Stanley Cup without sacrificing any significant assets. Sopel could be a fit on the bottom pair and would likely only cost a mid round pick with his expiring contract. Even though he's a low impact player, the important thing is that he would fill a need at a bargain.
Even though the Thrashers are hanging around the playoff picture and are only two points behind the Rangers in the Eastern Conference, they showed yesterday that they are willing to move salary and players with expiring contracts by shipping out Ben Eager to San Jose.
Just another option to debate.
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