Nylander And Lundmark signed
After a relatively quiet start to the Summer, the Rangers today announced their first major free agent signing of the off-season with the addition of center Michael Nylander. The Swedish pivot who began last season centering fellow Ranger Jaromir Jagr, is coming off a year in which he was limited to just 18 regular season games after missing much of the season with a broken bone. Nylander finished off the year in Boston where he managed 3 goals and 6 points in the first round exit by the Bruins.
The deal is said to be worth $8.9 million over three years with Nylander set to make $2.9 million in 2004-05. There is also an option for a 4th season in 2007-08 season, when the veteran center will be 36 years of age.