Rangers Dubbed Perfect Home For Blues Struggling Goaltender

Justin Bonhard of Bleedin' Blue argues that the New York Rangers represent an ideal landing spot for struggling St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington. The suggestion comes after Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin suffered a season-ending leg injury. Placing Shesterkin on Long-Term Injured Reserve would clear over $11 million in salary cap space, allowing New York to absorb Binnington's $6 million cap hit.

Binnington has struggled over the past two seasons, including posting a 3.33 GAA last year and yielding six goals in his season debut against Colorado. Trading the veteran would elevate Joel Hofer into the undisputed starting role for St. Louis, with Springfield Thunderbirds netminder Georgii Romanov viewed as a potential backup option.