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Will the Rangers somehow find a way to bring Dany Heatley to New York? Well, according to the Ottawa Sun, they are already trying.

According to the article, Heatley's wish list of teams he would liked to be traded to now includes the New York Rangers, along with the Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, and Boston Bruins. The Rangers are believed to have already started discussions with Senators general manager Byran Murray about the possibility of bringing the star winger to Broadway.

However, just because the Rangers are talking about a deal doesn't mean it is a lock. There are two problems the Rangers will have to overcome in making a deal for Heatley:

1. The Rangers Don't Have Anyone as Talented as Heatley That They Will Trade

If Ottawa decides to pull the trigger on a trade with the Rangers, they will definitely be on the losing end of the deal.

2. The Rangers Will Have To Give Up Somebody with a Similar Contract.

With Heatley making $7.5 million per year, the only Rangers who have contracts similar to his are Scott Gomez, Chris Drury, Wade Redden, and Michal Rozsival.

The majority of Rangers fans will be willing, if not begging, to part with Redden, but it is unlikely that Ottawa would want him in a deal for Heatley.

Gomez and Drury are probably the players who have the most value in a deal, but Ottawa already has one big money center in Jason Spezza.

The fact that the Rangers are on Heatley's wish list is a major step toward making a deal. However, don't be surprised if, for one reason or another, he is not wearing Ranger Blue come October.

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