The Rangers are retaining $900,000 of Spooner’s salary – this year and next.
The 25-year old Strome was drafted 5th overall in the 2011 draft by the New York Islanders. He carries a $3.1 million salary cap hit.
The 26-year old Spooner was drafted 45th overall in the 2010 draft by the Boston Bruins.
Thoughts from the media
Jason Gregor: “Rangers retain $900K…so this is a pure hockey trade. Each team cap hit remains basically the same. Neither player was off to a good start. Spooner had 41 pts in 59 games last year.