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New York Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault, left, and team president and general manager Glen Sather made some moves during the NHL draft to get some more players.

(Associated Press)

Though they lost their first rounder this year to the Ryan Callahan and Martin St. Louis trade, the New York Rangers had a fairly active two days of the draft.

Starting tied with a league low in draft picks, Rangers general manager Glen Sather found a way to expand his draft selection.

After flipping fourth-line winger, Derek Dorsett, to the Vancouver Canucks for a third-round pick, and dealing their 99th pick to the Washington Capitals for the 104th and 119th pick, the Rangers found themselves dealing with a much more respectable six draft choices.

Here's who they selected:

2nd Round (59th overall) - Brandon Halverson - Goalie

At 6-foot-4, 176 pounds, it's rare to find a goaltender with his kind of athleticism. Halverson showed a glimpse of greatness in the 2012/2013 OHL playoffs with 1.46 goals against and a .953 save percentage through four games.

3rd Round (85th overall) - Keegan Iverson - C/RW

In his most recent stint with the OHL's Portland Winterhawks, Iversron showcased a complete game with 70 PIMs on top of his 22 goals and 20 assists through 67 games. The Rangers will certainly be hoping the 6-foot, 216-pound center develops quickly with the team's current lack of depth at center.

4th Round (104th overall) - Ryan Mantha - D

For what he lacks in offensive skill, he makes up for in defensive toughness. Mantha brings the physical aspect of the game with his great size (6-foot-4, 208 pounds) and strength.

4th Round (118th overall) - Igor Shesterkin - G

At 6-foot-1 187 pounds, Shesterkin also shows capability to shine under pressure. He put up a stellar 1.75 goals against average and a .937 save percentage in 19 playoff games with his MHL club.

5th Round (122nd overall) - Richard Nejezchleb - LW

He may be a fifth-round choice, but Nejezchleb combines size and skill. Leading his WHL team with 32 goals and 57 points and having the most NHL ready size at 6-foot-2, he could prove to be a steal of the draft if his development keeps on pace.

5th Round (140th overall) - Daniel Walcott - D

An offensive presence on the blue-line, Walcott is heavily lacking in size (5-foot-11, 161 pounds), especially for a defenseman, but his puck movement is his best asset. He provides a quick outlet pass and good skating ability.

5th Round (142nd overall) - Tyler Nanne - D

Tyler Nanne, grandson of Hall-of-Famer, Lou Nanne, comes from a good blood line. The 5-foot-11 174-pound righty shows offensive skill, though his defensive play is a significant concern.

What are your thoughts Rangers fans? Do you like our team's draft choices? Let us know by leaving a comment below!