Trade Analysis: New York Rangers acquire Patrick Kane from the Chicago Blackhawks

The hockey world's collective jaw dropped yesterday when Chicago Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane was unexpectedly traded to the New York Rangers, a shocking turn of events that was entirely unforeseen.

Okay. Not exactly.

But as inevitable as this deal has seemed in the past week it is easy to forget that the “Kane to Rangers” speculation seemed permanently extinguished when New York acquired Vladimir Tarasenko three weeks ago. 

Kane himself moped to reporters after that move apparently ended his dreams of playing in the Big Apple. And yet, here we are.

After qualifying for the Conference Finals last season, the Rangers are well aware that their window to win is now. Adding not one, but two, big-name right wing rentals is a recognition of that fact, and it didn't hurt that they got both of th