The NHL trade deadline is on March 7 and NHL insider Vincent Z. Mercogliano of Lohud says the Rangers are linked to Rickard Rakell.
Rasmus Dahlin scored twice and had an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres capitalized on a five-goal first period in a 8-2 win over the New York Rangers.
Looking to build a four-game winning streak, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (26-26-7) are in western Pennsylvania on Thursday to conclude a home-and-home set with Mike Sullivan's Pittsburgh Penguins (23-28-9).
After two tough divisional losses in a row to the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to redeem themselves Tuesday when they travel to Pennsylvania's east side to take on the rival Philadelphia Flyers.