New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has acquired forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Erik Brannstrom.

This was the only trade the Rangers made on the day of the NHL Trade Deadline. Aube-Kubel has split his time this season with the Sabres and Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the New York Rangers in exchange ... He also appeared in 12 games with the Rochester Americans, posting four goals and eight ...

The Buffalo Sabres have traded right winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel to the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Erik Brannstrom, reports TSN’s Chris Johnston.

The New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres completed ... The 28-year-old has been playing with the Rochester Americans since late January, recording four goals and eight points in 12 games.