Amid rumors and losses, Rangers out to regroup vs. Kings

Rumors abound that the New York Rangers will acquire star Patrick Kane from the Chicago Blackhawks before Friday afternoon's trade deadline. The fact is that the Rangers need something to snap them out of an ugly stretch.

Coming off a third straight lopsided regulation loss, the Rangers hope to avoid a fifth consecutive loss overall Sunday night when they host the Los Angeles Kings.

New York's front office spent part of