Rangers Sign Stepan

In their first smart move in almost a year, the Rangers today bought out Derek Stepan's last two years at Wisconsin and made him a Ranger today. Derek's deal will allow him to go to the AHL or Juniors if he doesn't make the team, but they've done the right thing with one of the most talented players in their inventory. He may not make it this year, but he will be a big time Ranger. Hopefully, they'll get a few more of their collegians squared away in the next little while.