There’s a lot of interest around the league in Cam Talbot and a new report suggests the New York Rangers will trade away the goaltender prior to 2015-16. The latest trade rumor comes from the New York Post – not the best of sources – but it adds yet another log to the rumor fire surrounding Talbot. The Rangers have received numerous inquiries about Talbot and are apparently trying to maximize their return before accepting a deal.
Here’s the quote from the New York Post:
The safest bet going into the June 26-27 draft weekend is the Blueshirts will indeed trade Cam Talbot. Several well-placed sources report there is a “significant” amount of interest in the soon-to-be 28-year-old goaltender, with inquiries not confined to clubs seeking a No. 1, but from some as well looking for a backup.
The Rangers are seeking to maximize the return in draft picks for the netminder, who was the team’s most valuable player the second half of the season during Henrik Lundqvist’s extended absence.
Talbot has already been linked to several teams (the Edmonton Oilers for starters), and though he’s an outstanding talent for the Rangers, the club believes they can afford to ship him to a new club. Talbot carries a cap hit of $1.45 million in 2015-16 and then will be an unrestricted free agent. Barring another significant injury to Lundqvist, the Rangers would be wise to capitalize on Talbot while his value is arguably at its highest.
