ERIKSSON NOW A BLUESHIRT

The New York Rangers acquired defenseman Anders Eriksson from the Phoenix Coyotes for goaltender Miika Wiikman and a seventh-round draft pick in 2011.

What does it give the New York Rangers
Eriksson is strictly a depth move for the Rangers. He's expected to head to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.

What does it give the Phoenix Coyotes
Wiikman is a depth goaltender on a team with several AHL options to begin with. The seventh rounder may wind up being the key to this one.

Fantasy impact

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Phoenix Coyotes

a seventh-round draft pick in 2011

Miika Wiikman G

New York Rangers

Anders Eriksson D