Rangers President and GM Glen Sather announced today that the team has claimed defenseman Jeff Woywitka off waivers from the Canadiens. Woywitka, 28, is a former first round draft pick, selected 27th overall by the Flyers in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Last season, he registered two goals and nine assists for 11 points, along with 24 penalty minutes in 63 games with the Stars. The 6-3, 227-pounder has skated in 251 career regular season games over six seasons with the Blues and Stars, registering eight goals and 41 assists for 49 points, along with 141 penalty minutes.