Alex Wennberg

There are smaller elements to Alex Wennberg's game that have been helping the Rangers.

Alex Wennberg is coming to a team with several familiar faces.

With the Rangers, Wennberg will likely be deployed strictly in a third-line capacity to help deepen the forward group.

The Seattle Kraken have traded forward Alex Wennberg to the New York Rangers for a second-round draft pick in 2024 and a fourth-round pick in 2025. Seattle is retaining 50 percent of Wennberg’s salary in the trade. The veteran second-line center can be trusted in all situations and in the faceoff circle. A first-round pick (No. 16) of the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2014, the 29-year-old has spent time in Columbus, Florida and Seattle over his 10-year NHL career. Alex Wennberg is more of a passer than a shooter, but with the right deployment could be a very effective 3C and PK'er in...

The Rangers would probably need Seattle to retain some salary.

The Athletic’s Peter Baugh and Thomas Drance break down Wennberg’s game and what could make him a match for New York.

The search for a center for Patrik Laine and Jake Voracek continues. Could it have been Wennberg?

"The pieces fit in terms of the skill packages. They spend a lot of time together," Kraken coach Dave Hakstol said.

From Yanni Gourde's injury recovery to Jared McCann and Alex Wennberg's roles, the Kraken have intrigue up the middle.

Wennberg now has 11 goals this season, meaning he'd be the Blue Jackets' third-leading scorer. They sure could use him.

Columbus creates cap space by placing center on waivers Thursday. Team will save roughly $10.7 million over the next three years.

Buying out the 26-year-old center could save Columbus $10.7M over the next three seasons, could make team a player in free agency.