It was announced by the New York Rangers today that the organization has added left-handed defenseman Erik Gustafsson on a one-year deal worth $825,000 until the end of the season. The understanding is that he and Zachary Jones will compete for the final roster spot on the left-hand side of the defensive core with guys like Ben Harpur providing competition. For the $825,000 they’re paying him, this is a really good value contract.
Gustafsson is coming off of a career-year split between the Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs with 7 goals and 35 assists for 42 points in 70 games.