The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Keith Yandle, minor-league blueliner Chris Summers and a fourth-round draft pick in 2015to the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman John Moore, prospect forward Anthony Duclair, a second-round pick in 2015 and a 2016 first-round pick.
Keith Yandle headed to the New York Rangers.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: This is one of the surprise deals of the season. Yandle was often mentioned in trade rumors linking him to the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings or Colorado Avalanche. There was recent speculation an Eastern Conference playoff contender would make a pitch for him. No one expected it would be the Rangers.
To make the deal work, the Coyotes are retaining 50 percent of Yandle’s salary. He’s earning an annual cap hit of $5.25 million through 2015-16. The Rangers are the obvious short-term winners here, getting a terrific puck-moving defenseman in Yandle to fill in for a clearly fading Dan Boyle on their top-four defense pairings. It’s apparent the Rangers are in “win now” mode, hoping Yandle can bolster their blueline depth and thus their chances for another run at the Stanley Cup.
In the long-term, however, this deal could work out very well for the Coyotes. Duclair was a Team Canada linemate with Coyotes top prospect Max Domi at the 2015 WJC and they meshed well together. If they maintain that chemistry going forward, the Coyotes could have a dynamite young first line. And if the Coyotes manage to land Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel in this year’s draft, even more so. Moore is promising but often frustrated Rangers coach Alain Vigneault with his inconsistent play. He’ll have an opportunity to improve under Coyotes coach Dave Tippett.
Terrible move for my rangers. Sather sucks. Anorher first rounder..another great prospect.. moore for a guy that has 1 year left on contract and to cover up for that horrible boyle signing.
Do,you want to win The Cup or just sit there stockpiling picks you hope,will,work out in 5 years? The Rangers are thiiiiiiis close to winning a Cup. They have one of,the best goalies in the world and he’s notbgetting any younger.,they need to go for,the Cup,while The King is still The King. It hurts to lose Duclair…no doubt about it. But they have 19 year old Pavel Buchnevich who tore up,the KHL this year and is coming over to the Hartford Wolfpack. Rangers must think he’s just as good as Duclair….many scouts have already said so. Rangers got both of this guys and also Brady Skej in the 3rd round but Duke and Buch are 1st round talent.
I will miss watching Yandle , and Mattstake Yandle
Is frustrating to watch also he is the give away king on the coyotes
And our 2nd round pick in 2015…?? Sather has lost his fin marbles.. No 1st no 2nd unreal
Have you forgotten about 22 year old,Kevin Hayes. A Chicago,1st round draft pick who the Rangers signed as a UFA. He is our first round pick from 2014 draft, so,to,speak.
I was surprised that Yandle was given away so cheap. Especially considering that they are retaining half the remaining salary.
Winners: New York Rangers.
The price was very steep for exactly that reason. Getting around the salary cap, cost the Rangers dearly.
If Yandle had more than one more season on the contract I could stomach this one…. But 2 decent picks, Duclair AND Moore?
It’s Cup or Bust the next 18 months
Still shaking my head…
That is a head-scratcher. They get a career minus D and a 27 y/o career AHLer D and a 4th for top prospect Duclair, Moore AND a 2016 1st and 2nd this year?? Did Sather suffer another of his brain pharts like the one where he signed Redden to that long-term deal?
could of gotten Bozak and a Moore replacement for that package from TO… Or given up less for Petry…
Ranger fan not happy with this one-though happy Jt Miller is still here
Except the Rangers don’t want Bozak AT ALL, and even if they did he wouldn’t be worth half of what they gave up for Yandle.
Boyle=another Bruce driver
When are they going to fire Sather????
Another opportunity missed by the Boston Bruins !!!! Hope they ship P.C. after this season for a good Water Boy!!! They seem to have a lot of “HOT AIR” and say they are looking hard at making the team better, but end up doing nothing, again !!!!!
Boyle = Bruce driver
Msl for a 1st 2nd and Callahan..what’s next
In the big picture, the Rangers might have the money to re-sign him at the end of the contract, depending on what happens with their other free agents. In the meantime, their first round picks won’t help them win now, and their core is young enough to go for it today while having the ability to continue winning tomorrow.
On the other side, Phoenix is rebuilding. They acquire a solid prospect and a couple picks, as well as a depth guy who could be traded for additional potential prospects or picks. Maybe he finds stability in his game in Phoenix. Hard to say.
Either way, both teams get what they wanted. Sounds like a good trade.
It was obviously a huge price to pay by the Rangers in getting AZ to retain salary to make this deal work.
This is most definitely in the win now category, but only if the corresponding move of a Zucc extension is the next move.
Even with AZ retaining 1/2 of Yandles’ salary, the Rangers have an awful lot a salary tied up in their 6 defensemen for next season.
Here’s the kicker though, supposedly D Dan Girardi was originally in this deal and going to AZ.
I’m certain most Ranger fans would have been happy to see that move happen. It didn’t however and the future is mortgaged, so Let’s Go Rangers!
BTW, obviously Boyle didn’t work on the PP. This move better fix the Rangers Power Play!
If this move gets Girardi off the Power Play, it was well worth the cost! 🙂
Maybe we go back to the traditional PP unit with both Yandle and Boyle on defense.
Girardi has a no trade contract. The reporting was incorrect
Rangers traded no proven players. Duclair should be a good player but it’s not a certainty.
Rangers are in win now mode. This is a great trade which could still leave the opening to re-sign Zucca.
Arizona does very well. Larsson is their offensive d-man now and they give Moore another chance and Duclair will be a solid addition.
The draft picks are a loss but the Rangers have a strong enough core in their 20s entering their prime.
You’re right because D Summers for D Moore is pretty much a wash of former 1st round picks, which actually proves your point about draft picks. I’m sure most our only upset because DuClair was supposed to be untouchable.
Zuccarello, it’s time for you to sign.
Really, a pitiful minus 3 last night? Do you really think you’re worth more the 4.5 million per season?
I might have been on your side if you didn’t make that silly comment yesterday, “There’s nothing I can do about it”.
There is plenty you can do about it – time for you to sign!
It’s official Mats resigned for 4-years at 18 million. Also a trade in the work with the Jets.
Time for Sather to go, we could have had Don Maloney or J.D. Instead Dolan gives Slats a lifetime job. I like Yandle, but that’s steep.