Disappointing season is over, time to look ahead - probably to more disappointment, but I digress.

First bit of offseason news pertaining to the upcoming season:

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=322640

The New York Rangers acquired defenceman Jyri Niemi from the New York Islanders on Tuesday for a sixth-round pick in this year's draft.

The trade was the first between the rivals since forward Ron Stewart was dealt to the Islanders for cash on Nov. 14, 1972, during the Islanders' first season.

The 19-year-old Niemi played in 50 games with Saskatoon of the Western Hockey League last season. He had eight goals and 21 assists with a plus-9 rating.