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Former Red Wings Forward, Michigan Native Signs PTO with Rangers

New York eyes a veteran spark, inviting the gritty faceoff specialist and former Wolverines captain to training camp to bolster their bottom-six depth and struggling penalty kill.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 8:48 PM
Former Red Wings Forward, Michigan Native Signs PTO with Rangers
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Rangers signed veteran forward Luke Glendening to a professional tryout agreement.
  • The PTO aims to bolster the Rangers' bottom-six forward depth and penalty-killing units.
  • Glendening previously played eight seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, serving as an alternate captain.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Rangers have signed veteran forward Luke Glendening to a professional tryout agreement, the team announced on Monday. The 37-year-old Michigan native arrives to compete for a bottom-six role and help strengthen New York's penalty kill as the Rangers look to add depth to an offense averaging 2.80 goals per game.

Glendening brings 14 years of NHL experience, having spent eight seasons with the Detroit Red Wings along with subsequent stints playing for the Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, and Philadelphia Flyers. The former University of Michigan captain has established a reputation across his career as a reliable faceoff specialist and defensive forward.

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