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NHL trade grades: New York Rangers add defenseman Justin Braun in deal with Philadelphia Flyers

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The New York Rangers have beefed up their blueline, acquiring defenseman Justin Braun from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft pick.

We'd been waiting to see what the Rangers' first notable move of the trade deadline would be, and it addresses an obvious need for the club. Let's see how the GMs did: