New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) advances the puck while chased by Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/202ded92-1bab-4646-ada3-795e070d7180.jpeg] New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) advances the puck while chased by Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images The Seattle Kraken have signed defenseman Ryan Lindgren to a four-year, $4.5 million AAV contract. The 27-year-old is a defensive defenseman who's played 405 games in the NHL, scoring 14 goals and 188 points with the New York Rangers and the Colorado Avalanche. Lindgren was traded from the Rangers to the Avalanche at the trade deadline as a pending unrestricted free agent. Prior to the trade to the Avalanche, Lindgren was paired with Adam Fox, providing him stability and allowing him to be one of the best defensemen in the NHL. “Ryan’s a heart-and-soul player who competes every shift,” said general manager Jason Botterill. “He does whatever it takes to win and has been a key fixture on the penalty kill throughout his career. We’re excited to welcome him to the team.” Lindgren, a left-handed joins a Kraken defence core that consists of Vince Dunn, Ryker Evans, Jamie Oleksiak and Josh Mahura as left-handed defenders. Brandon Montour and Adam Larsson remain the right-handed defensemen. With the addition of Lindgren, the Kraken will likely explore a trade for Oleskiak to free up space on what's becoming a crowded blue line. Stay updated with the most interesting Kraken stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwrODfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
