Rangers pick up D Eriksson from Phoenix

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03/03/2010 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Rangers added some depth to the blue line by acquiring veteran defenseman Anders Eriksson from the Phoenix Coyotes prior to the trade deadline on Wednesday.

Eriksson was sent to the Rangers' American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford.

In return, New York gave up goaltender Miika Wiikman and a seventh-round pick in the 2011 draft.

The 35-year-old Eriksson, a former first-round selection by Detroit in the 1993 draft, had three assists in 12 games with the Coyotes this season. Over 11 NHL seasons, spanning 564 contests, the journeyman has compiled 22 goals and 152 assists with Detroit, Chicago, Florida, Toronto, Columbus, Calgary and the Coyotes.

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Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game

How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.

Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.

The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).

Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.

The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).

Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.

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