The New York Rangers have finished some offseason business, agreeing to terms with three players (two of them which were previously reported). Turner Elson, Andy Welinski, and Austin Rueschhoff have all agreed to one-year contracts.
While Elson and Welinski were reported in the early part of free agency, it is Rueschhoff that will draw some attention. The 24-year-old forward was a restricted free agent this summer after his entry-level contract expired and is coming off an impressive sophomore campaign with the Hartford Wolf Pack.
The winger had 14 goals and 24 points in 59 games, offensive totals that aren’t that impressive even for an undrafted college free agent. It’s his size–6’7″ 230-lbs–that makes Rueschhoff so intriguing as an NHL prospect. Quite frankly, he doesn’t need to score very much to make an impact on the ice, and the fact that he is providing some offensive touch only makes him a more interesting package.
With this new deal, the Rangers are showing that they believe so too. It will be interesting to see if he gets a chance to suit up for an NHL game this season, as the New York front office has put importance on size and physicality in the bottom six. While he may never end up being a regular, this contract gives him another chance to serve as a call-up in case of injury as soon as this year.
Instead of signing 1 guy for 3 mill we always sign these scrubs. Never work out.
Mckegg, rooney, nemeth,
These guys will be the same
These will be two way contracts, unlike the guys you mentioned.