History of NHL trades
   
    
| Montreal Canadiens acquire | Date | New York Rangers acquire | ||||
	  
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	   April 26, 1940 | 
	   
	  
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| Chicago Blackhawks acquire | Date | New York Rangers acquire | ||||
	  
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	   May 17, 1939 | 
	   
	  
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| Chicago Blackhawks acquire | Date | New York Rangers acquire | ||||
	  
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	   May 17, 1939 | 
	   
	  
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| Detroit Red Wings acquire | Date | New York Rangers acquire | ||||
	  
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	   May 17, 1939 | 
	   
	  
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