It was very simple and only involved two players: Mika Zibanejad for J.T. Miller. The idea behind this trade is interesting, as both players have a similar style and the same age (31 years old).

The Rangers earned a point but left one in the table in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Avalanche. Up 2-1 late, New York surrendered the tying tally with 1:13 remaining to Artturi Lehkonen who potted a rebound off a shot that Igor Shesterkin likely should have gobbled up.

Devon Toews scored 4:23 into overtime after Artturi Lehkonen tied the game late in regulation, and the Colorado Avalanche began a five-game homestand with a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

And, not to be overlooked, players who had previously been playing below their normal standards are playing better now, chief among them, Mika Zibanejad. Zibanejad, who has struggled offensively ...