The New York Rangers made a depth signing this summer by bringing in defenseman Erik Gustafsson on a 1 year, $825k dollar deal. Drafted in 2012 by the Edmonton Oilers, Gustafsson has bounced around with several teams since making his NHL debut back in 2015. He now finds himself on Broadway with a new opportunity in front of him and some old friends behind the bench.
Gustafsson and Laviolette’s history
Gustafsson comes to the Rangers with seven years of NHL experience and familiarity with head coach Peter Laviolette. He played last year for the Laviolette-coached Washington Capitals and succeeded in his system.