The New York Rangers, believed to be hot on the trail of prized free-agent Brad Richards, signed forward Michael Rupp to a three-year, $4.5 million contract Friday.
Rupp will help the Rangers fill out their bottom two lines. The 31-year-old spent the past two seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, posting 22 goals and 14 assists while missing just two games. As a rookie with the New Jersey Devils, Rupp scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal in Game 7 against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
In 497 games, Rupp has 49 goals, 40 assists and 656 penalty minutes.
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Rangers bring in Rupp with three-year deal
Friday, 07.01.2011 / 3:12 PM / NHL Free Agency 2011
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