Rangers President and GM Glen Sather announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Justin Falk from the Wild in exchange for forward Benn Ferriero and a sixth round pick (originally Columbus’) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Falk, 24, registered three assists and 40 penalty minutes in 36 games with the Wild last season. He posted a plus or even rating in 27 of his 36 contests, and skated in his 100th career NHL game on March 27 against the Coyotes.

The Snowflake, Manitoba native has also skated in 189 AHL contests over three seasons with the Houston Aeros, registering six goals and 20 assists for 26 points.

Ferriero, 26, tallied one assist in four games with the Rangers last season. He was acquired by the Rangers from the Penguins in exchange for Chad Kolarik on January 24.