Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Rangers bring in Prospal

The New York Rangers on Monday agreed to terms with free agent forward Vinny Prospal.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the New York Post reported Sunday that the contract is for one year.

The native of the Czech Republic posted 19 goals and 45 points in 82 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2008-09, his third tenure with the club.

"Vinny is a highly-skilled player with good offensive instincts and the ability to play on the wing or at center," said Rangers general manager Glen Sather. "We think he will give us added flexibility and brings a veteran presence to our lineup."

A veteran of 12 NHL seasons with the Flyers, Senators, Panthers, Lightning and Ducks, Prospal has collected 198 goals and 599 points in 874 contests, while adding nine goals and 34 points in 60 postseason games.

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