NY Rangers Agree to Terms With Forward Newbury

The New York Rangers announced today that they have agreed to terms with center Kris Newbury on a contract extension. The exact length and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The Rangers acquired Newbury on March 3 from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward Jordan Owens. In four games last season with the Red Wings, he had one goal. He also appeared in 70 games with Grand Rapids and Hartford of the AHL, scoring 15 goals and 36 assists for 51 points and 205 penalty minutes. This is really just a depth signing for the Rangers, as Newbury's offensive abilities at the NHL level are very limited. However, he plays with lots of toughness and can score points at lower levels, making him an ideal signing for their AHL affiliate in Hartford. If he does see any NHL action next season, it will on the fourth line as an injury replacement.