The New York Rangers have reportedly signed forward Daniel Paille, according to The Hockey News.
The report has yet to be confirmed by the club, but all indications are that the two sides have come to terms on an agreement.
Waiting on details, but sounds like the New York Rangers have signed Daniel Paille
— Ryan Kennedy (@THNRyanKennedy) January 21, 2016
UPDATE: The Rangers have made it official. Per ESPN, it’s a two-way deal worth $575,000 at the NHL level.
Prior to the start of the regular season, Paille signed a professional tryout with the Chicago Blackhawks. He was released in late September and joined the team’s AHL affiliate in Rockford.
The 31-year-old has put up modest numbers in the AHL in ’15-16. He has one goal, four points and a minus-5 rating in 31 games with the IceHogs.
Paille last played in the NHL in 2014-15 when he put up six goals and 13 points in 71 games with the Bruins. He was part of their Stanley Cup winning team in 2010-11.