I'm shocked Rangers fans are saying no this.
How come?
Hertl is only signed for another 2 full seasons after this year... Then he's a UFA... If he continues to play well there's no telling what kind of money he will command on the open market at that time...
Rangers give up 3 young, cost-controlled players with good potential AND a 2nd round pick for a high quality player at a time when the Rangers' roster as a whole is not ready/prepared to compete and go deep in the playoffs...
It would not be a smart move for the NYR organization - the timing of it is certainly 'off'...
Chytil & Hajek I could tolerate parting ways with in a smart trade (this is not for the NYR)... But Georgiev has the possibility/potential to develop into a #1 goaltender - and the Rangers still have uncertainty surrounding Shesterkin (or however it's spelled these days)... They can't afford to trade away Georgiev and simply hope that Shesterkin's KHL success translates to the NHL and the NA-style game... Hopefully Henke considers retirement after this season.... Rangers really need to retain both Russian goaltenders in order to see what they have -and I think NYR management is fully aware of that..