Add The New York Post on Google The Rangers bolstered their middle-six forward group.
Oliver Bjorkstrand signed a one-year deal worth $4.5 million with the Rangers on Wednesday, The Post has learned. As a result, the Blueshirts added a right wing who has surpassed 30 points in each of his last nine seasons to a forward pool in need of more consistent producers.
In a reduced role in Tampa Bay last season, Bjorkstrand posted 12 goals and 20 assists in 80 games. His 32 points were his lowest since the 2016-17 campaign, when he spent a majority of the season in the AHL.
The Rangers signed forward Oliver Bjorkstrand in NHL free agency. NHLI via Getty Images The Rangers will be the fourth team Bjorkstrand has played for in his 11-year NHL career.
Over 704 games with the Blue Jackets, the Kraken and the Lightning, the 31-year-old has collected 184 goals and 232 assists while averaging 15:26 of ice time.
