The New York Rangers agreed to terms with forward Luke Glendening on a one-year contract. Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced the signing Thursday.
The 37-year-old from Grand Rapids, Michigan, spent last season split between the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers, appearing in 70 games with 9 points (2G-7A). He also scored one goal in 10 playoff games with the Flyers.
Contract Terms
The contract is for one year. The Rangers did not disclose financial terms.
What It Means For New York
Glendening brings depth to New York’s forward group and elite faceoff skills. He ranks ninth in the NHL with a 57.5% faceoff win percentage among skaters with at least 1,000 draws since 2020-21.
Player Background
Glendening has played 934 career NHL games across 13 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Devils and Flyers. He has totaled 85 goals and 90 assists for 175 career points, along with 11 points on 7 goals and 4 assists in 60 career postseason games.
Glendening signed with Detroit as an undrafted free agent on July 5, 2013, after four seasons at the University of Michigan, where he recorded 70 points (31G-39A) in 165 games. He represented the United States at the 2019 World Championships in Finland and is listed at 5-11, 190 pounds.
What’s Next
The Rangers have not announced Glendening’s debut date.
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