In yet another move, the Rangers have dealt for forward James Sheppard. As just reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger, they trade yet another pick. This time, it’s a 2016 fourth round pick for Sheppard.

With the Sharks struggling to stay in the playoff race, they parted with Sheppard. The 26 year-old center has five goals and 11 assists with 28 penalty minutes in 57 games. He’s also a guy who can take faceoffs. Addressing a need. For the season, he’s batting .500 going 267-and-267 which is a lot better than most of the Ranger centers. With the exception of Dominic Moore, they’re all under .500.

Sheppard should be an upgrade over Tanner Glass assuming he’s finally the odd man out. With Jesper Fast set to return and Sheppard coming, that should stabilize the Rangers fourth line. J.T. Miller has also emerged on the third line playing with Kevin Hayes and Carl Hagelin, who’s quietly having a good second half. Miller can also take draws and has had moderate success going 73-and-81.

Sheppard is earning $1.3 million in the final year of a contract and is unrestricted this summer. Updating this story, the Sharks have retained some salary. It’s a low risk move by Glen Sather, who’s obviously gotten his shopping done a day early.