The New York Rangers were relatively quiet yesterday on Day 1 of Free Agency. Per Cap Friendly, there were 163 signings that totaled a walloping $785,100,000 in contract money. Pretty stunning in the so-called Flat Cap era.
Chris Drury wisely did not engage in some of the madness. Instead he made depth signings.
The signing of veteran left defenseman Patrik Nemeth was made official at 3 years and a $2.5M AAV. Jarred Tinordi was inked for 2 years at $900K AAV as a 7th defender. He also made some depth signings that will help the Wolf Pack in Greg McKegg (1 year / $750K) and Dryden Hunt (1 year / $767K).