RANGERS ACQUIRE PROSPECTS & PICKS
The New York Rangers have acquired Vladislav Namestnikov, Libor Hajek, Brett Howden, a first-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, and a conditional first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft from Tampa Bay in exchange for Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller.
Namestnikov, 25, has skated in 62 games with TBL this season, registering 20 goals and 24 assists for 44 points, along with a plus-11 rating and 35 PIMS. He has established career-highs in goals, assists, points, average ice time (17:30), PPG (8), and SOG (127) this season.
Hajek, 20, has split the 2017-18 season between the Saskatoon Blades and Regina Pats of the WHL, registering 11 goals and 24 assists for 35 points, along with 28 penalty minutes in 52 games. He has established WHL career-highs in goals, assists, and points this season.
Howden, 19, has skated in 38 games with the Warriors of the WHL this season, registering 22G and 36A for 58 pts, with a +25 rating and 36 PIMS. He ranks 9th in the WHL in PPG in 17-18 (1.53). In addition, Howden is serving as Moose Jaw’s captain for the second consecutive season.
By acquiring a first-round pick, the Rangers now have 10 picks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, including three picks in the first round, five picks in the first two rounds, and seven picks in the first three rounds.
The Rangers also have acquired defenseman Chris Bigras from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Wolf Pack Defenseman Ryan Graves.
The 23 year old, 6’1” 190 lb Bigras was an early second round pick of the Avalanche in the 2013 Draft (32nd overall). He had 71 points for the Owen Sound in the 2015-15 OHL season, but he has struggled to put up points with the Avalanche. Bigras has four points in 46 games of NHL action, including one assist in 15 games this season.
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