The Anaheim Ducks We have reached an agreement with the right wing Frank Vatrano On Wednesday, the team announced a three-year contract.
Vatrano (28 years old) is a veteran presence at the Ducks’ front. He can drive to the net, and work in corners to make Anaheim’s core forwards more space and time.
Acquired from Florida Panthers Vatrano stepped in right as the trade deadline approached. New York RangersLast season, ‘plans up front. Vatrano was a member of Gerard Gallant’s postseason team and played 22 games in New York. He even made time on the top line. Vatrano finished the season with 13 goals and eight points, and a 15-18 time-on-ice record.
Vatrano’s free-agent record was boosted by the postseason. As the Rangers advanced to Eastern Conference Finals, Vatrano scored five goals and assisted eight times in 20 games. He was often able to give the Rangers an advantage when series were rough. New York lost in the final 13 minutes of penalties. Tampa Bay Lightning The three-series end run can be completed in six games
Gallant said Vatrano’s inclusion was “huge” during the playoffs. Gallant also stated that he and forward Andrew CoppAnother late-season addition from the Winnipeg JetsThey were “putting puck in the net” and “doing all little things.” Copp signed for the Detroit Red Wings An earlier Wednesday
Vatrano, a seven-year undrafted veteran of the NHL, scored 18 goals in Florida and New York combined. This was six short of his career high. With the Panthers, he had 24 goals for 2018-19.