Yost: Rangers in on Brandon Pirri

Naturally, there is a lot going on today. Per Travis Yost, the Rangers are in on Brandon Pirri of the Florida Panthers (11-13-24 in 52 games). The rumored asking price is a second round pick for the 24-year-old winger. Pirri isn’t a strong possession player, despite favorable matchups, but he’s certainly cheaper in terms of trade value and cap hit.

I’m ok with a move like this over something like a blockbuster for Eric Staal. What I can see the Rangers doing is both trades, landing Staal at the cost of a roster player, opening up room to move a player down when Pirri comes on board.