The New York Rangers’ acquisition of defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov necessitated a departure of equal magnitude. As has been expected for weeks, the Rangers are trading K’Andre Miller. It is a small twist of fate that he stays within the division, and to the team that arguably offers the Rangers the toughest competition.

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The New York Rangers continue to drastically change their roster. After signing Vladislav Gavrikov to a 7-year, $49 million contract, which should improve their blue line, it also put an end to K’Andre Miller’s time as a Ranger.