Rangers acquire Braun from Flyers for 3rd-rounder

The New York Rangers added veteran blue-liner Justin Braun from the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2023 third-round pick, the teams announced Monday.

Braun, a pending unrestricted free agent, was widely expected to be dealt.

The 35-year-old has spent the past three seasons with the Flyers. Braun's notched 16 points, 114 blocks, and 79 hits while averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per night across 61 games in 2021-22.

Prior to landing in Philly, Braun played nine campaigns with the San Jose Sharks.