NYR TODAY FRI 7/1: UFA Day, Notes, Alumni Birthdays, TDINYRH

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Yesterday's Scrimmage at the NY Rangers Prospect Developmental Camp ended with the White team defeating the Blue team 10-6. Robin Kovacas added another 2 goal performance as did 2015 draft pick Ryan Gropp.

News of the Rangers trying to work out a trade for the Oilers 4th overall pick in last Friday's Entry Draft was reported by the NY Post's Larry Brooks claiming GM Jeff Gorton tried hard to move up to the first round but was unsuccessful.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/1 
Bill Beverigde G (1942-1943) Mike Eastwood C (1997-1998) Rod "Mr. Ranger" Gilbert RW (1960-1977) Corey Hirsch G (1992-1993)

Today in NYR History July 1

2006: The Rangers sign free agent defenseman Dan Girardi. Girardi has spent 10 seasons with the Rangers since signing as an undrafted free agent out of London with the Ontario Hockey League. He has 42 goals and 215 poitns in 725 games.

2009: Rangers sign free agent forward Marian Gaborik, who amassed 114 goals and 229 points in 255 games with the Rangers from 2009 through 2013.