The New York Rangers have made their intentions pretty clear when it comes to their game plan on how they are going to improve their roster this offseason. Owning a top-five pick in the 2026 NHL Draft is certainly a great place to start. They have the third-best odds of landing the No. 1 pick in the lottery and cannot drop below No. 5, meaning a high-level prospect will be added to the mix. After that, they will be on the lookout for a top-six forward to elevate the team to another level. There are a lot of intriguing young pieces who can help fill out the bottom six, but the Rangers desperately need a needle-mover. One such player who could fit the bill is Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators. Trade rumors are already swirling around him, and he has not been shy about voicing his frustrations over it. Alas, until a long-term agreement is finalized, those rumors will persist.…