Rangers Should Target Jared McCann | New York Rangers News

**Corey** (0:00)
On July 28th, the New York Rangers have been making moves this off season, bringing in players like Pavel Dorofeev and Sean Dursey. But if they're serious about contending, they should be looking at Jared McCann from the Seattle Kraken. He's the kind of player who can really elevate their offense and give them that extra edge they need to go deep in the playoffs. McCann brings a scoring touch and offensive skill that's tough to find on the trade market. He can create scoring chances no matter where you put them in the lineup, which is huge for a team still trying to find consistent secondary scoring beyond their top line. This flexibility is exactly what the Rangers need. Looking at their projected lineup, there's a clear spot on the second line that McCann could fill perfectly. Imagine him playing with guys like JT, Miller and Alexis Lafernier. That would be a seriously dangerous scoring trio.
Or you could even put them on the top line with Dora Fyyev and Mika Zibanejad instantly boosting their offensive firepower. His stats speak for themselves. Last season, McCann put up 20 goals and 40 points in just 52 games. He's had multiple seasons with over 60 points, including a 40-goal, 70-point year. Those kinds of numbers don't become available every day, and teams looking to win should definitely be paying attention.
This is the kind of aggressive move the Rangers should be making. Acquiring a proven scorer in his prime, who could potentially be signed long term, is how you accelerate success.
McCann isn't just a temporary fix. He could be a core part of their forward group for years.
Given the gaps in their top six and McCann's versatility, this trade makes a lot of sense for New York. Stay locked in with New York Rangers News Today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.