The New York Rangers are closing in on signing Lee Stempniak to a one-year deal, according to Darren Dreger of TSN:
Brad May of Sportsnet, however, tweeted that the Rangers have signed Stempniak:
Larry Brooks confirmed the deal on Saturday with this tweet:
So with that in mind, what can the Rangers expect from Stempniak now that he is signed?
The Blueshirts were lacking a third-line winger after Benoit Pouliot departed via free agency, and Stempniak will fill that hole.
The addition of Stempniak brings some speed and skill to the squad; May had this to say about the signing via Twitter, and how Stempniak can fit in the Blueshirts' lineup:
That tweet pretty much sums up Stempniak's game, and it is something the Rangers will love to have in the lineup. He is slated to fill a bottom-six role, but he can slot up higher if necessary.
With the Rangers, Stempniak could find himself potentially playing with someone like Derick Brassard or Mats Zuccarello, and that would be a nice combination given his offensive skill set. ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
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