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Sources: Blake Wheeler to join Rangers on 1-year deal

It didn't take long for Blake Wheeler to find a new home as the veteran forward is set to join the New York Rangers.

Wheeler agreed to a one-year contract on Saturday with sources telling ESPN's Emily Kaplan that the deal is worth $800,000 while including up to $300,000 in bonuses.

Signing with the Rangers comes less than a day after the 36-year-old Wheeler was placed on unconditional waivers by the Winnipeg Jets for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract. Wheeler, who was set to earn $8.