The New York Rangers have signed defenseman John Gilmour to a reported two-year deal, according to Mark Divver of the Providence Journal.
John Gilmour ranked 5th among NCAA defensemen in PPP (16), tied for 5th in PPA (12), and tied for 8th in goals (9) and PPG (4) in 2015-16.
— NY Rangers PR (@NYRangersPR) August 18, 2016
Similar to the coveted Jimmy Vesey, Gilmour was a college graduate who became an unrestricted free agent on Tuesday. He was originally drafted by the Calgary Flames in the seventh round in 2013.
Gilmour concluded his fourth year at Providence College this season with nine goals and 23 points in 34 games.
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