2005-2006 Season: * Returned to the lineup on Oct. 31 vs. Montreal after not dressing for the Oct. 29 game at Montreal. * Made his Rangers/MSG debut on Oct. 27 vs. the Islanders after not dressing for the previous three games. * Skated in two games with the Phoenix Coyotes before being acquired by the Rangers. * Is in his third NHL season and first with the Rangers. * Has appeared in one career game vs. New Jersey. Career Notes: * In 81 career NHL contests, all with Phoenix, collected 11 goals and 11 assists. * In 2003-04, he established career highs in games played (59), goals (8), assists (10), points (18), power play goals (5) and penalty minutes (20). * His five power play goals in 03-04 tied for sixth among all NHL rookies. * Acquired by Phoenix from St. Louis with Michal Handzus, Ladislav Nagy and a 1st round choice in the 2002 Entry Draft for Keith Tkachuk, Mar. 13, 2001. * Originally drafted by St. Louis with the teams first round choice, 30th overall, in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. * Prior to turning pro, appeared in 120 games with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers (WCHA), registering 56 goals and 57 assists for 113 points. * In his final season, he helped lead the Gophers to the 2002 NCAA Championship. 2005-2006 Missed Game Information: 4 - Healthy Scratch, 7 - Phoenix.