NYR TODAY Monday 7/17: Weekly Roundup, Alumni Birthdays

RANGERS WEEKLY ROUNDUP 7/11 - 7/15

Wolf Pack Forward Nicklas Jensen signed with Jokerit of the KHL for this season and with an option for the 2018-19 season.

The Rangers still retain Jensen's rights since they offered him a qualifying offer.

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The Rangers announced that they signed first round pick Lias Andersson to his entry-level contract.

Andersson, 18, skated in 42 games with HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) this past season, registering nine goals and 10 assists for 19 points, along with a plus-21 rating and 18 penalty minutes.

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Kevin Klein signed a one-year deal to play with the Zurich Lions in the Swiss league.

Klein could possibly be joined by Rangers teammate Brandon Pirri who was not given a qualifying offer by the Rangers this offseason. Pirri is said to be in negotiations with Zurich as well.

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The Rangers announced that came to terms with first round pick Filip Chytil.

Chytil, 17, was one of the youngest players in the 2017 Draft.

Chytil said that he isn't sure that his plans are for next season but that he would like to stay in the Czech league for another season.

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NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/17 

Jay Caufield RW (1986-1987) Hank Damore C (1943-1944) Marc Savard C (1997-1999) Jason Strudwick D (2005-2007) Dave Tataryn G (1976-1977)

NYR TODAY Monday 7/10: Weekly Roundup, Today in Rangers History

Rangers Weekly Roundup 7/2 - 7/9:

Center David Desharnais signed a one-year $1 Million deal with the Rangers.

Jesper Fast signed a three-year deal with the Rangers that has a cap hit of $1.85 million.

The NHLPA announced that Mika Zibanejad filed for salary arbitration:

Negotiations with Zibanejad can continue on a new contract right up until the hearing is about to start.

Defenseman Kevin Klein officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 12 years of service with the Rangers and Nashville Predators.

The Rangers now have $8.4 million available in cap space and currently have 20 players on their roster (11 forwards, 7 defensemen, 2 goalies) and still need to sign Mika Zibanejad to a new contract.

Word of GM Jeff Gorton having extensive talks with both Joe Thonrton and Patrick Marleau during the UFA opening period was reported by Larry Brooks of the New York Post.

Brooks also has linked the Rangers and Maple Leafs on a possible trade for center Tyler Bozak. Brooks mentioned that Toronto is in need of a top four defenseman and Nick Holden has been mentioned in rumors.

Today in NYR History July 10

2007: The Rangers re-sign Henrik Lundqvist. After back-to-back 30-plus win seasons, the Rangers locked up their franchise goaltender to a new contract. He's remained in New York ever since.