Official: New York Rangers Trade Vladislav Namestnikov to Ottawa Senators
Vladislav Namestnikov is on his way to the Ottawa Senators according to his agent, and multiple NHL insiders.
Vladislav Namestnikov been traded to Ottawa. Excited for new opportunity!!!!!! #WeAreGoldStar
— Dan Milstein-Hockey (@HockeyAgent1) October 7, 2019
Expect the Ottaw Senators and New York Rangers to announce. Trade tonight. Namestnikov to the Senators for draft picks.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 7, 2019
The reported return includes 25 year old defenseman Nick Ebert, and a 2021 fourth-round draft pick. The Rangers are also retaining a bit of salary in the deal.
#Sens traded a fourth in 2021, Nick Ebert to Rangers. New York retains 750,000
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) October 7, 2019
UPDATE: New York Rangers Confirm The Trade
OFFICIAL: #NYR have acquired defenseman Nick Ebert and a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Vladislav Namestnikov.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 8, 2019
Ebert spent the 2018-19 season with Örebro HK in the SHL and posted a line of 11-22-33 in 49 games. Prior to that he was in the KHL, and he also spent 158 games in the AHL posting 51 points.
Namestnikov skated 15:28 on opening night vs. the Winnipeg Jets, and just 11:32 during Saturday’s victory over the Ottawa Senators, so it is entirely possible he requested a trade because he’s in a contract year and would like an opportunity to maximize his value.
The Rangers currently have a roster of 21 players, and $4,292,001 in cap space, and created $3.25 million by making this trade.
