Some fans may not know this, but the New York Rangers acquired defenseman Erik Brännström in the J.T. Miller trade.

Buffalo was dominant from the drop of the puck, racing out to a 5-0 first-period lead on its way to an 8-2 win over New York.

New York reverted to its losing ways after allowing 5 goals to Buffalo in the first period of an eventual 8-2 loss.

Here's how the New York Rangers should approach contract talks with pending RFA K'Andre Miller this upcoming offseason.