AlaskaFlyerFan Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 http://www.tsn.ca/coyotes-acquire-stepan-raanta-from-rangers-1.787297 Coyotes acquire Stepan, Raanta from Rangers GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have acquired centre Derek Stepan and goalie Antti Raanta from the New York Rangers for defenceman Anthony DeAngelo and the seventh overall pick in this year's draft. The Coyotes have made massive changes since Andrew Barroway became sole owner earlier this month, trading away No. 1 goalie Mike Smith, parting ways with coach Dave Tippett and opting not to offer captain Shane Doan a contract. Arizona also acquired defenceman Niklas Hjalmarsson from Chicago earlier Friday. Stepan and Raanta should address two big needs. The 27-year-old Stepan had 17 goals and 38 assists in 81 games with the Rangers last season. Arizona has lacked a true top-line centre for years and is hoping Stepan can fill that void. "We are thrilled to acquire Derek," Coyotes GM John Chayka said in a statement. "Our organization has been searching for a true number one centre for over a decade and we are confident that he can be that for us." Raanta went 16-8-2 in 30 games, with four shutouts and a 2.26 goals-against average in 30 games as Henrik Lundqvist's backup. He will get a chance to be Arizona's No. 1 goalie after Smith was traded to Calgary last weekend. "Antti is a highly skilled, athletic goaltender," Chayka said. "We're confident that he can emerge as an excellent starting goalie for us." DeAngelo had five goals and nine assists in 39 games last season, his first in the NHL. The Rangers now have the No. 7 and No. 21 picks as GM Jeff Gorton tries to find the right formula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Nice haul for Arizona! Though Anthony DeAngelo is on the move again.........Juniors to Tampa Bay, to Arizona, to the bright lights of New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Who will back up Sir Henry?? Do the Rangers have a suitable NHL ready back-up in the wings? Yotes fix their goalie issues for now ..... Agree nice haul ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I hear Kari Lehtonen needs a team.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 In another year I'd say, "yeah, that's okay for 7th overall. In this year's draft I'm not so sure. Not bad for Arizona. Yeah, nice haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: I hear Kari Lehtonen needs a team.... Not mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 22 minutes ago, pilldoc said: Who will back up Sir Henry?? Do the Rangers have a suitable NHL ready back-up in the wings? Yotes fix their goalie issues for now ..... Agree nice haul ...... Rangers have a fantastic goalie prospect, one of the best out there IMHO - Igor Shestyorkin. Although he's probably still a year away from the NHL, it might explain their willingness to move Raanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, Podein25 said: Rangers have a fantastic goalie prospect, one of the best out there IMHO - Igor Shestyorkin. Although he's probably still a year away from the NHL, it might explain their willingness to move Raanta. This guy??? Seriously?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: This guy??? Seriously?? I'm not sure what he looks like, I've only seen him with his mask on. But his 1.64 GAA and .937 SV% in the KHL as a 21 year old sure are scary looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 WTG, @Podein25 !! I dish it off for ya, and you one-time it for the score! Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 minute ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: WTG, @Podein25 !! I dish it off for ya, and you one-time it for the score! Good stuff! I'm a natural. You should see me on faceoffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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