Rangers Acquire Forward Boyle from Kings

The New Rangers acquired center Brian Boyle from the Los Angeles Kings during the second day of the 2009 Draft in exchange for the Rangers' 3rd round pick in the 2010 Entry Draft. Boyle's name had popped up in trade rumors in recent weeks as the Kings deemed him expendable given their depth on offense. In 28 games last season with the Kings, Boyle scored four goals and one assist for five points and 42 penalty minutes. In 36 career games, all with the Kings, he has eight goals and two assists for 10 points and 46 penalty minutes. This is a decent move for Boyle as it will give him a chance to further his NHL career instead of sitting in the minors with the Kings. This is also a decent trade for the Rangers, as it gives them a big, physical forward with the potential to become a top-six forward. Boyle could very likely make the Rangers next season as a third or fourth line forward.