NY Rangers Acquire Stu Bickel from Ducks for Nigel Williams

The New York Rangers announced today that they have acquired defenseman Stu Bickel from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Nigel Williams. In six games this season with Syracuse of the AHL, Bickel has three assists and 14 penalty minutes, while Williams has one assist and two penalty minutes in 12 games with Hartford of the AHL. This is really just a depth move for both teams, as Bickel and Williams will likely spend the rest of the season in the minors, where they both should provide sufficient defensive depth for their respected clubs.

Rangers and Avalanche Swap Minor-League Defensemen

The New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche have swapped minor-league defenseman, with the Rangers acquiring Nigel Williams in exchange for Brian Fahey. Williams appeared in 70 games last season for the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL, scoring seven goals and 14 assists for 21 points and 55 penalty minutes. Fahey played in 66 games for Hartford of the AHL last season, scoring four goals and 20 assists for 24 points and 67 penalty minutes. This is a pretty even trade for both teams, as Williams and Fahey are both offensive-minded defensemen who play with some toughness. Both players will probably start next season in the minors, but could see time with their respected teams if injuries begin to mount.