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Should the Rangers keep Dubinsky?

Found May 25, 2012 on Blue Seat Blogs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Brandon Dubinsky,  Rick Nash,  Zach Parise,  Glen Sather,  Chris Kreider
TEAMS: New York Rangers,  Columbus Blue Jackets,  New Jersey Devils
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The future of Brandon Dubinsky has been talked about to death. It’s testament to the talent and dedication displayed as a Ranger by Dubinsky that his future is as talked about as it is. However, what should the Rangers do? Should they keep him? How does Dubinsky impact the Rangers immediate future? Revisiting a Rick Nash acquisition this summer is likely but acquiring the Blue Jacket should only be a serious consideration if the package is reasonable and cap space goes back to Columbus. That would make Dubinsky (once again) a leading contender for a move. At the very least, should Zach Parise decide he wants to explore free agency in July you can bet your house that Glen Sather will be inquiring about and enticing Parise to join the Blueshirts. If either premier talent becomes a Ranger over the summer there will need to be casualties in either (or both) assets or financial space. This keeps bringing us back to Dubinsky and whether his use to the franchise going forward would best ...
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