Rangers Sign Forward Chris Higgins to One-Year Contract

The New York Rangers announced on Monday that they have signed newly acquired left wing Chris Higgins to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million. The Rangers acquired Higgins along with defensemen Ryan McDonagh, Pavel Valentenko, and Doug Janik on June 30 from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forwards Scott Gomez and Tom Pyatt and defenseman Michael Busto. In 57 games last season with the Canadiens, Higgins scored 12 goals and 11 assists for 23 points. In 282 career games, all with the Canadiens, he has 84 goals and 67 assists for 151 points. Not a bad signing for the Rangers despite the fact that Higgins struggled offensively last season. He still brings plenty of offensive depth to the team and the potential to score 30 goals in a season. He should be a good fit for their second line.