Ryan Spooner was acquired by the New York Rangers at the 2018 trade deadline. The trade saw the Boston Bruins acquire Rick Nash while the Rangers acquired Spooner, Matt Beleskey, defensive prospect Ryan Lindgren, a 2018 first round pick and a 2019 seventh round pick.
Spooner was the only player the Rangers acquired in the deal who saw significant NHL time last season. In addition to his 39 games with the Bruins, Spooner played 20 games with the Rangers.
Spooner was sidelined with an injury just five games into the season last year. He missed five weeks after suffering an adductor tear in a game against the Vegas Golden Knights.