Voros scores twice as Rangers clip Devils on somber day New York, NY (Sports Network) - Aaron Voros notched a pair of goals and an
assist, as the New York Rangers downed the New Jersey Devils, 4-1, at Madison
Square Garden, continuing their undefeated and torrid start to the season
despite playing with heavy hearts.
Earlier Monday, Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov died while playing for
Avangard Omsk of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League. Cherepanov, a 19-year-old
who was taken 17th overall in the 2007 draft, collapsed on the bench in the
third period and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
The New York Rangers agreed to terms with restricted free-agent forward Fredrik Sjostrom on Monday, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:Sjostrom appeared in 69 games for the Coyotes and Rangers last season, posting 12 goals and 21 points. He tallied twice in 18 games with the Blueshirts after the club acquired him in a trade-deadline deal. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Winger Brendan Shanahan has decided he will play one more season, and would like it to be for the Rangers, according to TSN.com.
Our View:The likely Hall of Famer said he is open to playing for other squads, but New York remains his destination of choice. Shanahan coulde be a useful depth player on fantasy squads after amassing 46 points last season.
Hugh Jessiman has signed a deal with the Rangers, according to the AP. Specific terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Our View:He spent the past three seasons with the Hartford Wolfpack of the AHL. He stands at 6-6 230 pounds, and was selected by the Rangers in the first round of the 2003 draft. The team has previously been disappointed by his progress, and he isn't likely to hold any fantasy value next season.
