"Zibanejad, 32, has been the Rangers trigger man since joining from the Ottawa Senators in 2016. His bread and butter has been on the power play, registering 12 goals on the man-advantage this season - double that of Bo Horvat who is the Islanders' leader among forwards in PPG with six."
"Capable of playing in the top power play unit, Zibanejad is also a top penalty killer in the league. With Kyle Palmieri missing for the season with a torn ACL, Emil Heineman has been his replacement on the PK. While Heineman hasn't been a negative replacement on the 10th-ranked PK in the league (81.1%), Zibanejad would be an upgrade, also adding two short-handed goals this season."
"The NY Rangers have been in disarray, looking to potentially sell off on anybody not named Igor Shesterkin. Mika Zibanejad has been mentioned as a player who could be on his way out if the right deal comes across Chris Drury's desk, and a move from Manhattan to Long Island could benefit both organizations."
The Islanders are exceeding expectations this season and positioned for a playoff berth, but lack a reliable top-6 goal scorer. Organizations rarely trade away elite scorers, typically demanding multiple high draft picks and prospects in return. With the trade deadline approaching, the Islanders are actively seeking a forward upgrade. The NY Rangers, struggling this season, may consider trading Mika Zibanejad if the right offer arrives. Zibanejad, 32, has been the Rangers' primary scorer since 2016, excelling on the power play with 12 goals this season. He also contributes as a top penalty killer with two short-handed goals. Despite playing for a struggling team, Zibanejad has recorded 53 points through 59 games, making him an ideal fit for the Islanders' needs.
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