{"id":27262,"date":"2018-04-17T19:51:32","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T23:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=27262"},"modified":"2018-04-17T19:51:32","modified_gmt":"2018-04-17T23:51:32","slug":"report-new-york-rangers-close-to-signing-michael-lindqvist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2018\/04\/17\/report-new-york-rangers-close-to-signing-michael-lindqvist\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: New York Rangers Close to Signing Michael Lindqvist"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to reports, the New York Rangers are close to signing free agent forward Michael Lindqvist<\/strong> to a contract. Contract terms are not disclosed, but based on age it would be a two-year entry-level deal.<\/p>\n

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Report: Rangers Closing In On Deal With SHL Free Agent Michael Lindqvist https:\/\/t.co\/9DKVkBPqm9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Joe Fortunato (@JoeFortunatoBSB) April 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Michael Lindqvist Close to Deal With the New York Rangers<\/h1>\n

The undrafted 23-year-old forward scored 20 goals and registered 14 assists for 34 points in 33 SHL games this season. He also added 22 minutes in penalties. He added a pair of goals and an assist in the playoffs for F\u00e4rjestad BK.<\/p>\n

The undrafted Swedish forward had been drawing interest from teams like the Boston Bruins<\/a>, Calgary Flames<\/a>, Chicago Blackhawks<\/a>, Nashville Predators<\/a>, Vancouver Canucks<\/a>, and the Rangers. This news was first reported in Elliotte Friedman’s 31 Thoughts column<\/a> published January 16th.<\/p>\n

What This Means for the Future<\/h2>\n

The Rangers are adding young pieces to jumpstart the rebuilding process. Lindqvist scored half of his 20 goals on the power play.<\/p>\n

This signing is a low-risk, high-reward option for New York. The Rangers will give a shot to a young player that could be a diamond in the rough.<\/p>\n

There are concerns about his size at being 5-foot-11 inches and 175 pounds, but he is a righthanded-shot, which scouts love. Lindqvist also has an elite shot according to scouting reports.<\/p>\n

He has the potential to be a solid contributor on the third or fourth line for the Blueshirts, who are in need of low-cost depth. Lindqvist one of a number of undrafted Swedish free agents that teams are looking at to fill the bottom part of their respective lineup.<\/p>\n

NHL teams are also looking at players such as Lawrence Pilut<\/strong>, Joel Persson<\/strong> and Par Lindholm<\/strong>. Expect more Swedish players to get looks from NHL clubs.<\/p>\n

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