"Rangers Acquire Alex Wennberg to Bolster Center Position Amid NHL Trade Deadline Moves"
Alex Wennberg, the newest addition to the New York Rangers, is ready to take on the role of a "shutdown" center, aiming to bolster the team's defensive capabilities and provide support for star center Mika Zibanejad. The Rangers hope to free up Zibanejad from difficult matchups by building a checking line around Wennberg, who is expected to slot in as the third-line center. The team also has its sights set on adding at least one more forward before the trade deadline, with Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel emerging as a top target.