# Rangers Trade Candidate Analysis

> Rangers may trade Oliver Bjorkstrand if playoff hopes fade.
- Title: Rangers Trade Candidate Analysis · New York Rangers On SI
- Summary: Rangers may trade Oliver Bjorkstrand if playoff hopes fade. New York Rangers could trade veteran forward Oliver Bjorkstrand to strengthen their playoff…
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- Source: New York Rangers On SI — https://si.com/nhl/rangers/onsi/news/breaking-down-the-top-potential-trade-candidate-for-ny-rangers-if-they-struggle
- Published: 2026-10-19T17:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, ny rangers, oliver bjorkstrand, trade deadline, nfl, nhl, rangers, playoff contender, sports
## Rangers Season Start
New York Rangers have a 6-3-1 record after 10 games into the season.
## Team Improvement
The team improved significantly from last year's poor start to the season.
## Front Office Credit
Chris Drury and the front office added talent and depth for the franchise.
## Trade Deadline Strategy
Rangers could be buyers ahead of the trade deadline but might sell if they slide.
## Bjorkstrand's Contract
Oliver Bjorkstrand signed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal during the offseason.
## Bjorkstrand's Performance
Bjorkstrand has three points with two goals and one assist in 10+ minutes per game.
## Trade Potential
Rangers hope Bjorkstrand helps them reach the playoffs as a playoff contender.
## Key takeaway

New York Rangers could trade veteran forward Oliver Bjorkstrand to strengthen their playoff chances if they struggle this season.