Rangers and LA could definitely be trade partners. LA would like to move cap space out and NYR have 30M in space. NYR could take Phaneuf and Lewis (7.25M) and give Namestnikov or Spooner, established NHL RFA's that probably get in the $3.5-5M range on a contract. Say it's Namest at around $4.25 there is extra 3M to add to current cap space and LAK have $11M to spend on their UFA grab.
To help cover defensive depth at low cap cost NYR have a mix of young and old vets that can provide depth as 6th or 7th guys as a toss in like Gilmour, O'Gara, Sproul and Kampfer. Not placing too much value here, just a puzzle piece to complete a need for cheap depth. Gilmour could have a bit of a reward side to him.
With all of that said, what would LAK look at for a return if all of that were available?
Namestnikov + Gilmour (maybe even draft pick that isn't a 1st rd) + taking 7.25M cap dump (Phaneuf + Lewis) for multiple seasons