The Monster Mash Era is over. Brandon Mashinter was dealt to Chicago for Kyle Beach. A former ’08 first round pick of the Blackhawks, the 23-year old Beach has never played in an NHL game. He’s spent the majority of his pro career in Rockford of the American Hockey League. The most goals he ever scored were 16 matching a previous best in ’12-13 while totaling 26 points and 204 penalty minutes. He has four goals in seven games this season with 10 PIM.

After being acquired from the Sharks last January, Mashinter played 10 games for the Blueshirts. He finished with no points and 10 PIM. Monster Mash got into six this season before being sent down to Hartford. In 11 games for the Wolf Pack, the 25-year old Mashinter has one goal and six assists with 15 PIM.

It basically translates to a minor league deal. Maybe Ranger brass feels the 6-3, 208 pound Beach has more upside. Based on what little I’ve gathered, it doesn’t sound like Hawk fans were enamored with him. Considering the state of the Ranger roster, it can’t hurt to see what he can do. Though I’m sure he’ll spend his time in Hartford. For now, they’re stuck with Taylor Pyatt and Benoit Pouliot. Derek Dorsett missed yesterday’s game with a bad wrist.

Until the organization thinks J.T. Miller is ready, it looks like they’re stuck with another unproductive fourth line. Miller has five goals and a assist in six games with the Wolf Pack. Danny Kristo leads them with 10 goals and is tied with journeyman Aaron Johnson with 17 points. Oscar Lindberg has four goals and six assists in 21 games. Marek Hrivik is 3-6-9 in 19.