The New York Rangers announced today that they have acquired left wing Jody Shelley from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft. If the Rangers re-sign Shelley this summer, the pick will become a fifth rounder in 2011. In 36 games with the Sharks this season, Shelley has three assists and 78 penalty minutes. He missed 23 games this season due to injury. Not a bad move by the Rangers to add some much needed toughness to their line-up. Shelley won't contribute much offensively, but his tough, gritty play will make the Rangers a more physical team to play against.
In a separate move today, the Rangers also announced that they have waived enforcer Donald Brashear. In 36 games with the Rangers this season, the left wing has one assist and 73 penalty minutes. He was signed as a free agent this past season to a two-year contract. The acquisition of Jody Shelley indicates that Brashear's time as the team enforcer has come to an end. Brashear's playing time this season has been limited and he has not played at the level of ruggedness that was expected of him. He will likely clear waivers and be demoted to the Rangers' AHL affiliate in Hartford, which will clear up $1.4 million worth of salary cap space for the team.
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