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Rangers ink restricted free agent right wing Kovalev

NEW YORK (AP) -- Restricted free agent Alexei Kovalev re-signed with the New York Rangers on Wednesday.

Kovalev had 10 goals and three assists for New York last season after being acquired in a trade from Pittsburgh on Feb. 10.

"Alex Kovalev is one of the premier players in the National Hockey League," Rangers general manager Glen Sather said. "His combination of size, strength and skill allows him the ability to dominate a game like few others and we are confident that he will be a large part of the team's success this year."

Kovalev had 37 goals and 40 assists in 78 games for the Penguins and Rangers last season. He was eighth in the leagu and our fans."

"As I said when I returned to the Rangers last season, I am happy to be back in New York with such a great organization," Kovalev said. "I am committed to playing a major role, along with so many talented teammates, in a successful season for the Rangers and our fans."

In 11 seasons with the Rangers and Penguins, Kovalev has 278 goals and 357 assists. He also played a key role on the Rangers' Stanley Cup champion team in 1994.

 

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