NY Rangers Sign Forward Byers to Contract Extension

The New York Rangers announced today that they have signed left wing Dane Byers to a new contract. The exact length and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He was eligible for restricted free agency on July 1. In five games last season with the Rangers, Byers scored one goal and 31 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 74 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the AHL, scoring 25 goals and 26 assists for 51 points and 100 penalty minutes. Not a bad depth signing for the Rangers, as Byers has the potential to become a decent two-way forward. He plays with a lot of toughness and has some offensive ability. If he impresses enough at training camp in the fall, he could make the Rangers for the 2010-11 season as a third or fourth line forward.