RANGERS SIGN SMITH

OFFICIAL: The Rangers have announced the signing of Brendan Smith..

The deal is reportedly a four-year deal with Brendan Smith worth $4.35 million per season.

Smith is also believed to have a limited no-trade clause as part of the deal.

The Rangers acquired Smith at the trade deadline for a third round pick in 2017 and a second round pick in 2018

NYR TODAY Thursday 6/29: Smith, Prospects, Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

Rangers Close to signing Defenseman Brendan Smith

According to numerous sources the Rangers are close to signing Brendan Smith to a four year $4.25 million per year contract. Rumors there is a NTC attatched to the contract.


Prospects Camp Notes

In the first game between the Rangers prospects at developmental camp the White Team defeated the Blue Team 4-1.

Goals by Philip Chytil (2), Ty Ronning and Joseph Snively led White over Blue. First round pick LilasAndersson scored the lone goal for Team Blue.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 6/29 

Theoren "Theo" Fleury RW (1999-2002) Brian Lawton C (1988-1989)

Today in NYR History June 29

2007: The NHL announces that Mark Messier will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Rangers acquire Brendan Smith; Girardi out at least 10 days; Kampfer recalled

THe New York Rangers acquired defenseman Brendan Smith from the Detroit Red WIngs for two draft picks on Tuesday.

Smith has recorded 2 goals and three assists in 33 games played in 2016-17.

Girardi out at least 10 days; Kampfer recalled: Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault announced Tuesday that defenseman Dan Girardi will be sidelined 10 days to two weeks with an ankle injury.

In a coresponding move, the Rangers recalled Steven Kampfer from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the AHL. Kampfer, 28, has skated in 41 AHL games with the Wolf Pack this season, registering four goals and 12 assists for 16 points, along with 42 penalty minutes. He is tied for third among Wolf Pack defensemen in goals, and ranks fourth among team defensemen in assists and points in 2016-17. Kampfer registered seven points (two goals, five assists) in his last nine AHL games prior to being recalled. The 5-11, 192-pounder has skated in 134 career NHL games over parts of five seasons (2010-11 - 2011-12; 2014-15 - 2016-17), registering nine goals and 14 assists for 23 points, along with a plus-eight rating and 60 penalty minutes. Kampfer skated in 47 games with Florida in 2015-16, tallying four assists and posting a plus-four rating. He also skated in one game with the Panthers this season, recording four penalty minutes. The Ann Arbor, Michigan, native was acquired by the Rangers from Florida, along with a conditional draft pick, in exchange for Dylan McIlrath on Nov. 8, 2016.

McKenzie: Rangers, Red Wings working on Brendan Smith trade

TSN's Bob McKenzie reported on Tuesday that the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers are working to finalize trade for Brendan Smith.

The trade is not officially done yet, but McKenzie is hearing pair of picks, including a 2nd rounder, which would be included.

Smith has recorded two goals and three assists in 33 games played this season.