In return, the Rangers get Nicolas Aube-Kubel, who was playing for the Sabres’ AHL affiliate Rochester Americans. In 19 games with the Sabres this season, Aube-Kubel has one goal and one assist.

The Rangers have been one of the more active teams in the NHL this season, making a plethora of moves in an effort to save their campaign.

New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has acquired forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Erik Brannstrom.