RealGM Staff Report - New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Andrew Hutchinson, center Joe Barnes and a third round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for center Matt Cullen.
Hutchinson, 27, skated in 41 games with the Carolina Hurricanes this past season, registering three goals and 11 assists for 14 points, along with 30 penalty minutes. He established career-highs in games played (41), assists (11), points (14), and penalty minutes (30)
I hate this move. The Rangers would have had some sick depth down the middle had they held onto Cullen. I understand the economics behind the decision, however, they didn't need to trade him this year. They could have waited until next offseason. Now, I guess Avery needs to switch or Dubinsky has to make the team. Bleh.