The Boston Bruins have acquired defenseman Nick Holden from the New York Rangers for a 2018 third-round pick and defenseman Rob O’Gara.
The 30-year old Nick Holden has undrafted. He carries a $1.65 million cap hit.
The 24-year old Rob O’Gara was drafted 151st in the 5th round of the 2011 draft by the Bruins. He carries a $925,000 cap hit.
Some thoughts from the media …
Dan Rosen: “So, Holden to the Bruins means the Bruins get the D they wanted for depth and the Rangers get a third-round pick, which is important to what they are trying to do, plus a depth, 24-year-old, minor-league D in O’Gara, who has some NHL experience and is RFA at end of season.”
Dan Rosen: “The Rangers now have 7 picks in the 2018 draft: A first, second, two thirds, fourth, fifth and sixth. Their number of selections will likely grow too.”
Michael Augello: “The market price has been set at a 3rd round pick for the lower level of the rental defenseman market. Kempny for a 3rd, Holden for a 3rd + O’Gara. Guys like Luke Schenn will get about the same. Only Green and Jack Johnson will get more in a deal.”
Nick Holden
Rob O’Gara