Mar 28, 2013; Ottawa, ON, CAN; New York Rangers right wing Marian Gaborik (10) controls the puck with defenseman Dan Girardi (5) in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place. The Senators defeated the Rangers 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Well this is sort of shocking. We all knew the Rangers were shopping Gaborik but at no point did anyone think anything was imminent. This is definitely a surprise.

The Rangers in return for Gaborik got Brassard, Dorsett, and John Moore. All quality players that can be put into the lineup immediately (except of course Dorsett who is out for the rest of the year).

I’m actually very surprised Gaborik waived his NTC for Columbus. A week or so ago I tweeted that every team on Gaborik’s NTC was Columbus…. Oh the irony.

The best part of the deal appears to be John Moore. The Rangers could have a real gem on their hands with him. The Rangers are lucky CBJ had such a log jam at defenseman that they were willing to give up Moore in a trade. On most teams I think John Moore is a legitimate player.

Brassard and Moore we’ll both be in the lineup tonight. Let’s see what happens. Let’s go Rangers.

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May 23, 2012; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) makes a glove save against the New Jersey Devils during the third period in game five of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden. Devils won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports

TSN just released their list of the top 50 hockey players in the NHL. Four New York Rangers made the list.

The players are:

-Henrik Lundqvist is #15 (Highest ranked goalie)

-Rick Nash is #24

-Brad Richards is #42

-Marian Gaborik is #45

Overall I thought this was a good list. I think some rankings are poor but basically everyone who’s on the list deserves to be there.

One thing I don’t get, is how Gaborik scores 41 goals last year and is ranked 45th. Kind of a head scratcher that one.

You can read the whole list top to bottom HERE.

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