Rangers Roundup: Puljujarvi almost a Blueshirt, and Taylor Hall on the block

Anthony Scultore Updated: Nov 30, 2019

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Latest buzz around the rumor mill.

Puljujarvi Almost A Ranger

Rick Dhaliwal on TSN1040 said a Puljujarvi to the Rangers trade nearly happened a few weeks ago but fell through. Ken Holland asking for a lot. Doesn't think he'll be moved before tomorrow's deadline.
— #1 A'ja Wilson Fan (@Account4hockey) November 30, 2019

Jess Puljujarvi’s link to the Rangers goes back to the preseason. As I stated on this site previously, there was some link involving Lias Andersson in a deal. However, Ken Holland was also looking for a first rounder and the deal certainly died there. The deadline to sign him is tomorrow, so I doubt a trade happens.

Taylor Hall Good as Gone

If and when he's dealt, I would expect the deal to have a conditional nature to it so that if he re-signs with his new club there will be additional asset(s)… Either way, this isn't necessarily a deal _ if it happens _ that must wait until the Feb. 24 deadline….
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) November 30, 2019