Rangers Resign Two Players
The Rangers have resigned two players from last season.
Defenseman Steve Eminger was signed to a one year deal worth $800,000. Last season Eminger appeared in 65 regular season games, and while his offensive ability won’t blow you away, 2 goals and 4 assists all season, his defense, grit, and “bite” as John Tortorella calls it, were certainly appreciated in the Rangers lineup.
Eminger will most likely appear on the Rangers third defensive pair or as the 7th defenseman behind Michael Del Zotto and Tim Erixon, should Erixon make the Rangers team.
The Rangers also resigned defenseman Stu Bickel, who was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in November, to a one year deal with a $600,000 NHL cap hit and an AHL $75,000 salary. In 54 games with the Connecticut Whale last year Bickel scored 2 goals and added 7 assists while amassing 135 penalty minutes.
