Day: July 3, 2009

The Rangers added two depth players today, with the signings of centers Tyler Arnason and Corey Locke. With only six centermen signed in the organization, the additions of Arnason and Locke provide the Rangers with a few options in New York and in Hartford.

Originally drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks, Arnason started his NHL career by recording 19 and 22 goals respectively in his first two full seasons. Coming out of the lockout season, the young forward struggled first with Chicago, and then did little to impress in a late season playoffs run with the Senators which saw him register just four assists in the final nineteen regular season games.