Rangers Sign Veteran Luke Glendening to PTO | New York Rangers News

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It's October 19th. You're listening to New York Rangers News Today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Corey with the story.

All right, so big news out of New York Rangers camp. They just signed veteran forward, Luke Glendening, to a professional tryout agreement. This guy's been around for a bit, so he's got some serious experience to offer. Glendening is 37 years old and is a Michigan native, which makes him a fan favorite in Detroit. He never hit the 20-point mark in a season, but he repped the Red Wings for eight years. That's a connection most fans appreciate. He started out with the Grand Rapids-Griffins after a solid college run at the University of Michigan, where he captained the team. He transitioned to the Red Wings, and even though he didn't rack up big numbers, he contributed with his leadership and durability, especially during his time wearing an A as assistant captain. After he left Detroit, he bounced around with the Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, and even spent time with the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers last season.

That kind of experience is huge, especially in a league that's all about the grind.

Now he's joining a Rangers team that's struggling offensively, sitting near the bottom 10 in goals per game. They'll be looking to him for that veteran presence and some penalty killing prowess, definitely a move to watch as the season unfolds.