The New York Rangers made two big moves on defense as they signed lefty Vladislav Gavrikov, and traded lefty K’Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defense prospect Scott Morrow, a first-round pick and a second-round pick.

The New York Rangers’ acquisition of defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov necessitated a departure of equal magnitude. As has been expected for weeks, the Rangers are trading K’Andre Miller. It is a small twist of fate that he stays within the division and goes to the team that arguably offers the Rangers their toughest competition.

In a move to bolster their blue line, the Carolina Hurricanes have made a move to acquire a top restricted free agent from the New York Rangers.