The New York Rangers have acquired Julien Gauthier from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for AHL defenseman Joey Keane, per team announcement. The deal was a one-for-one swap without any picks attached.
The 22-year-old Gauthier played for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) this season. He recorded 26 goals and 11 assists for 37 points for the Checkers. He leads the team in goals, power-play goals (eight), shots on goal (126), and is tied for third on the team in points this season.
Gauthier made his NHL debut earlier this season for the Carolina Hurricanes in a game against the New York Islanders on Oct.