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Former Lightning Veteran Forward Signs With The Rangers

This former Lightning forward has earned a contract for the season with the Rangers.

By Michael DeRosa · The Hockey News

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:26 PM

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The New York Rangers signed veteran forward Luke Glendening to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season.
Glendening earned the standard contract following a successful professional tryout agreement with the Rangers.
He previously played 158 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning, tallying 14 goals and 18 points.

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The New York Rangers have announced the signing of former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Luke Glendening to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. Glendening earned the deal following a professional tryout (PTO) agreement with the team.

The veteran forward spent the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons with the Lightning, recording 14 goals, four assists, and 18 points across 158 games. Glendening is expected to provide bottom-six depth as a fourth-line center, bringing defensive play, faceoff ability, and penalty-killing capabilities to the Rangers.

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