Oscar Lindberg, the 25-year-old center who has the potential to be a second- or third-line pivot, is no longer a Ranger.
The Vegas Golden Knights selected Lindberg, a restricted free agent, in Wednesday’s expansion draft, according to two NHL sources.
By selecting the Swede, the Rangers retain all the other players who were not on the protected list submitted on Sunday, including goaltender Antti Raanta; forward Michael Grabner, who scored 27 goals last season; and right wing Jesper Fast. So the Rangers do not have to search for a backup for Henrik Lundqvist.
Lindberg, who was drafted by Phoenix in the second round in 2010, was acquired by the Rangers in May 2011 for Ethan Werek.