NEW YORK -- The New York Rangers have acquired defenseman Steven Kampfer and a conditional draft pick from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Dylan McIlrath, the teams announced Tuesday.
Kampfer, 28, has 134 games of NHL experience and will add depth to the Rangers' defensive core. He played 47 games for the Panthers last season but only one this season.
McIlrath, 24, played 38 games for the Rangers over parts of four seasons. He scored two goals and added two assists for four points. He has had 84 penalty minutes.