It has recently been announced that the New York Rangers have signed Adam Clendening to a professional try-out. This comes as a bit of a surprise, as it was highly expected that the Rangers had concluded their offseason moves following the re-signing of Alexis Lafreniere. In what could be his return to the Blueshirts, Clendening comes as a questionable option for the Rangers’ sole PTO for the 2023-24 season.
What is the purpose of the Rangers bringing Clendening back?
Although Rangers’ GM Chris Drury has made a name for himself as one of the top general managers across the NHL, this signing raises some questions.