5. Tim Erixon
Tim Erixon was once a highly touted prospect in the Rangers' organization. He is only 22 but has yet to break out into the elite defenseman the organization projected him to be. He was sent to Columbus in the Nash deal.
Tim Erixon was once a highly touted prospect in the Rangers' organization. He is only 22 but has yet to break out into the elite defenseman the organization projected him to be. He was sent to Columbus in the Nash deal.
Fedor Tyutin has been gone the longest out of the group, as he was traded for Nikolai Zherdev in 2008. However, he would be a welcome addition to the Rangers' blue line depth.
Artem Anisimov was one of the Rangers' top forwards for a couple of seasons before heading to Columbus in the Nash trade. He was never the most talented player, but he always gave 100 percent effort every night. And who could forget his epic "shotgun" goal celebration in 2012?
Brandon Dubinsky never became the No. 1 center that the Rangers hoped for him to be, but he remained a heavy fan favorite nonetheless during his time on Broadway. Some people say that when he was sent to Columbus in the Nash deal a piece of the Rangers' heart and grit went along with it.
When healthy, Marian Gaborik was the Rangers' most dangerous offensive weapon. He scored 40 goals twice during his tenure on Broadway and would be a perfect fit for new coach Alain Vigneault's system. Unfortunately for Gaborik, tension with former head coach John Tortorella hastened his departure.
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