A trade request, lack of playing time and a foiled relationship with the Kings led Arthur Kaliyev right to the Rangers.

The New York Rangers claimed winger Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, giving the struggling team a low-cost, low-risk young player to fill the void left by trading Kaapo Kakko to Seattle last month.

The New York Rangers have been one of the most disappointing teams over the last couple of months, but they aren’t waiving the white flag on the 2024-25 season just yet. In hopes of boosting their lineup,