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The New York Rangers apparently feel they have enough defenseman in the stable as they have traded former first round pick, Bobby Sanguinetti to the Carolina Hurricanes for a second round pick in next year’s draft, which was originally Washington’s pick that they had received in a previous move, and a sixth round pick in this year’s draft (Jesper Fasth).

This move is not overly surprising as Sanguinetti just didn’t seem to be able to bring his game to the level that the Rangers expected when they drafted him 21st overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Being a first round pick for the Rangers in the past several years has not exactly been a guarantee of success.

2009 first rounder Chris Kreider is just finishing his Junior Career. Michael Del Zotto made the team out of camp. Both checks under the good job category. Alexi Cherepanov, the 2007 pick tragically passed away in Russia from a heart related problem. Then there’s Sanguinetti who’s time has now passed. Marc Staal (do we really need to explain that pick?), Al Montoya and Lauri Korpikowski are both gone from 2004, Hugh Jessiman in 2003, They didn’t have a pick in 2002, Dan Blackburn lost his career to a freak injury lifting weights, no pick in 2000.Then there’s Pavel Brendl and Jaime Lundmark from 1999 and Manny Malholtra in 1998 and Stefan Cherneski and Jeff Brown in 1996…both never played an NHL game and no pick again in 1995. So in the last 15 years, the Rangers have drafted two first round picks that played ANY kind of a role with the team. Not exactly stellar numbers by any standard.

Sanguinetti moves on to a Carolina Hurricane team that can use the depth on the blueline. If Sanguinetti doesn’t make the team he’ll  be in Charlotte where we will still be following him with the Checkers.

(photo courtesy of www.thehockeynews.com)

Here’s the official release:

BOBBY SANGUINETTI TRADED TO CAROLINA
New York acquires a 2nd round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and a 6th round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft

New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has traded defenseman Bobby Sanguinetti to the Carolina Hurricanes for Washington’s second round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and a 6th round pick, 157th overall, in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Sanguinetti, 22, appeared in 61 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) this season, registering nine goals and 29 assists for 38 points, along with 22 penalty minutes.  He led all Hartford defensemen with a career-high nine goals, and tied for first among Wolf Pack blueliners in points and ranked second in assists.   Sanguinetti skated in five games with the Rangers, making his NHL debut on November 27 at Tampa Bay.

The 6-3, 190-pounder has appeared in 150 career AHL games over four seasons with Hartford, recording 15 goals and 69 assists for 84 points, along with 68 penalty minutes

Here’s the summary from www.NewYorkRangers.com

Here is a look at the six players taken by the Rangers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Players are listed by the round in which they were drafted:

PLAYERS DRAFTED BY THE RANGERS

RANKINGS

Dylan McIlrath ROUND 1, No. 10 Overall Defense (Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL)   VIDEO: Profile | At Combine Height: 6-4 – Weight: 212 – Shot: Right – Born: April 20, 1992 2009-10: 65 games; 7 goals; 17 assists; 24 points; 169 PIM; Plus-20 NOTES: Had 19 fighting majors in 2009-10 and had a productive second half of the season with 16 of his 24 points after Jan. 1. Hits hard and is widely considered toughest player in draft.  Nicknamed “Big Mac Truck”. Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba  (Canadian)

CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 17 (North American skaters) OTHER RANKINGS THN ISS RLR 26 31 22

Christian Thomas ROUND 2, No. 40 Overall Right Wing (Oshawa Generals, Ontario Hockey League) Height: 5-9 – Weight: 162 – Shot: Right – Born: May 26, 1992 2009-10: 64 games; 41 goals; 25 assists; 66 points; 27 PIM; Minus-10 NOTES: Great speed, work ethic make up for lack of size. Son of longtime NHLer Steve Thomas had breakout year to rank 7th in league in goals and tie for second with 4 shorthanded goals. Had 2 goals at World Under-18s. Hometown: Toronto, Ontario  (Canadian)

CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 69 (North American skaters) OTHER RANKINGS THN ISS RLR — 85 84

Andrew Yogan ROUND 4, No. 100 Overall Center (Erie Otters, OHL)   VIDEO: Profile | Interview | Mic’d Up Height: 6-3 – Weight: 205 – Shot: Left – Born: Dec. 4, 1991 2009-10: 63 games; 25 goals; 30 assists; 55 points; 97 PIM; Minus-10 NOTES: Has great size with good stickhandling ability and overall strong offensive skills. A hard-worker with very good speed who has proven in OHL that he can finish. Grew up in South Florida as an avid Panthers fan. Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida  (American)

CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 61 (North American skaters) OTHER RANKINGS THN ISS RLR 69 65 89

Jason Wilson ROUND 5, No. 130 Overall Left Wing (Owen Sound Attack, Ontario Hockey League) Height: 6-3 – Weight: 215 – Shot: Left – Born: April 15, 1990 2009-10: 48 games; 17 goals; 18 assists; 35 points; 101 PIM; Minus-11 NOTES: Teammate of Rangers goaltending prospect Scott Stajcer at Owen Sound is already 20 years old and was in last year of eligibility for draft. Also was a former teammate of Michael Del Zotto at London (OHL). Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ontario  (Canadian)

CENTRAL SCOUTING Not Ranked (North American skaters) OTHER RANKINGS THN ISS RLR — — —

Jesper Fasth ROUND 6, No. 157 Overall Right Wing (Jonkoping HV-71, Sweden Junior) Height: 5-11 – Weight: 165 – Shot: Right – Born: Dec. 2, 1991 2009-10: 37 games; 23 goals; 26 assists; 48 points; 10 PIM; Plus-16 NOTES: Remarkably speedy center who is particularly good at changing direction. Tremendous energy player and great stick-handler shoots very well on the fly. Appeared in two games vs. men for HV-71 Elitserien team. Hometown: Nassjo, Sweden  (Swedish)

CENTRAL SCOUTING Ranked No. 33 (European skaters) OTHER RANKINGS THN ISS RLR — — 110

Randy McNaught ROUND 7, No. 190 Overall Right Wing (Saskatoon Blades, Western Hockey League) Height: 6-5 – Weight: 221 – Shot: Right – Born: Aug. 5, 1990 2009-10: 65 games; 6 goals; 6 assists; 12 points; 163 PIM; Minus-6 NOTES: Huge, tough forward always willing to drop gloves to protect teammates. Like Dale Weise in 2008, he was playing in the WHL during his final year of draft eligibility after slipping through two previous NHL drafts. Hometown: Nanaimo, British Columbia  (Canadian)

CENTRAL SCOUTING Not Ranked (North American skaters) OTHER RANKINGS THN ISS RLR — — —