Šmits signs three-year contract with New York Rangers

The New York Rangers announced Wednesday that they have agreed to a three-year contract with Latvian defenseman Alberts Šmits. The deal will begin with the upcoming NHL season. Šmits, a promising young blueliner, has previously played in Latvian and North American junior leagues. This contract represents a major step in his career, providing an opportunity to compete at the highest level. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.