Rangers to Receive Compensatory Draft Pick
Posted On Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at at 11:18 AM by Jason
The Blueshirts will receive a compensatory pick in June's entry draft, resulting from the death of former prospect Alexei Cheraponov.
Though it is unclear whether Article 8.3 (b) of the CBA must be amended to accommodate this specific circumstance, the Blueshirts now stand to receive the 17th pick of this year's second round following Glen Sather's presentation yesterday at the NHL GMs meetings in Naples, Fla.
Cheraponov, who died on the ice several months ago from a cardiac condition, was drafted 17th overall by the Rangers in 2007. An incredibly sad story, he was considered one of the elite talents making his way through the ranks at the time.
