Rangers sign defenceman Jack Johnson to one-year deal

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Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack Johnson (3) passes the puck past Detroit Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek (17) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Detroit. (Paul Sancya/AP)
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack Johnson (3) passes the puck past Detroit Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek (17) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Detroit. (Paul Sancya/AP)

The New York Rangers have signed defenceman Jack Johnson to a one-year deal.

Johnson became a free agent after having his contract bought out by the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The 33-year-old scored three goals and 11 points during the 2019-20 regular season. Johnson had a minus-4 rating with two shots on net in four Stanley Cup Playoff games this season.

The Indianapolis, Ind., native has 15 seasons of experience in the NHL, with 70 goals and 302 points over 937 games.

SIGNING DETAILS
  • Jack Johnson
  • Jack JohnsonSigned bynyrnyr
  • Length:
    1 yr
  • Contract Type:
    Free Agency
  • Salary Cap Hit:
    $1.15 million
  • Total:
    $1.15 million
October 9, 2020 - 3:31 pm

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