When the New York Rangers inked defenseman Erik Gustafsson to a one-year deal for $825,000, it was an unexpected but intriguing addition in free agency.
Two weeks prior, young defenseman Zac Jones signed a two-year extension with an AAV of $812,500. Along with veteran defender Ben Harpur, it was expected that the two would battle it out on the left side to partner with Braden Schneider on the third pairing.
By adding the 31 year-old Swede, that dynamic has now changed and could lead to some interesting scenarios this season.
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Erik Gustafsson signs with Rangers
