As much as a win over the Hurricanes would’ve been medicine for the Rangers’ soul, a loss was like further inflammation.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Jackson Blake scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied for a 4-3 win against the New York Rangers at Lenovo Center on Wednesday. Blake took a pass from Jack Drury between the circles and beat Igor Shesterkin on a wrist shot past the blocker for a 4-3 lead at 12:01.

The New York Rangers "have made it very clear they are interested in making moves and shaking up their roster," according to Sportsnet's Elliotte

For the first time in a while, Chris Kreider's name is on the trade block. New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury sent a memo to the NHL that he is willing to trade Kreider on Sunday. For a player that has spent all 13 seasons of his career in New York.

According to a report from TSN insider Chris Johnston, New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has informed other GM’s around the NHL that he’s willing to trade veteran leaders Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba in an effort to shake up his roster.