Rangers Sign Tyler Pitlick to One-Year Deal
The New York Rangers signed Tyler Pitlick Saturday, making it likely he'll compete for the spot previously held by Tyler Motte.
Welcome to New York, Tyler.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 1, 2023
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Per the team: Pitlick, 31, skated in 61 games for the St. Louis Blues in 2022-23, recording seven goals and nine assists for 16 points. A Minneapolis, Minnesota native, Pitlick has amassed 105 points (55G-50A) in 386 career NHL games over nine seasons between the Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames, Arizona Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, and Edmonton Oilers.
Here's a quick look at the impact he's had at 5v5 via HockeyViz and Evolving-Hockey.
Tyler Pitlick going to #NYR for some bottom-six and PK help: 1 year x $787,500.@DailyFaceoff @CapFriendly
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 1, 2023
The contract is less than $1 million. If he doesn't fit – or make the team entirely -- he can be placed on waivers and buried in Hartford. Every year we see the Rangers bring in a few options like this, and Pitlick will look to beat out Riley Nash.
