Rangers sign forwards Nathan Gerge and Michael Grabner
NEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have signed free agent forwards Michael Grabner and Nathan Gerbe.
General manager Jeff Gorton announced the signings Friday as the Rangers used the opening day of free agency to improve their team speed and penalty killing.
Grabner got a two-year contract worth $1.6 million annually while Gerbe got a one-year deal for $600,000.
Grabner played in a career-high 80 games with Toronto this past season, registering nine goals and nine assists. The Austrian has skated in 397 career NHL games over parts of seven seasons with Vancouver, the Islanders and Toronto, registering 104 goals and 69 assists for 173 points.
Gerbe had three goals and four assists in 47 games with Carolina this past season. He has skated in 394 career NHL games over parts of eight seasons with Buffalo and Carolina, registering 58 goals and 80 assists.
