Stemping Up: Lee Stempniak celebrates a goal with teammates.
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In another move, the Rangers traded Lee Stempniak to the Winnipeg Jets for Carl Klingberg. After struggling in a fourth line role, Stempniak had been much better lately posting a two-goal game in a come from behind 4-3 win over the Coyotes. Earning $900,000 this year, he is unrestricted in the summer.

Moving Stempniak can be seen as subtraction for Jesper Fast, who could return to the lineup tomorrow when the Rangers host the Predators. Fast missed the final 11 games of February with a right knee sprain. He has been practicing and could be activated off the injured list Monday.

With Fast likely replacing Stempniak, that means Tanner Glass stays put. To his credit, he has played better even setting up former Ranger John Moore’s goal last night. But Glass is still a team worst minus-13 with two assists.

I wonder if Glen Sather isn’t done. Tomorrow’s deadline is at 3 EST with the normal clutter of late deals that get announced later due to faxing. Does Slats add a depth forward? They still can use a faceoff guy on the cheap. Maybe he can steal a Boyd Gordon or Kyle Chipchura. Both solid fourth liners who would be huge upgrades over Glass. I doubt they want to recall Oscar Lindberg yet when he’s not guaranteed a spot.

We’ll see if there’s another move coming.