New York Rangers Sign Lauri Pajuniemi to ELC
The Finnish winger was drafted 132nd overall by the Rangers in 2018
According to CapFriendly; the New York Rangers have reportedly signed Finnish winger Lauri Pajuniemi to a two year Entry Level Contract.
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2 year ELC starting in 2021-22
$883,750 cap hit / $925,000 AAV
2021-22: $750.0k base + $92.5k SB + $82.5k GP
2022-23: $832.5k base + $92.5k SB
Pajuniemi was drafted by the Rangers in the 5th RD (132nd overall) in 2018.https://t.co/hrFHo4mfzw
Pajuniemi spent the last two seasons playing in Finland for TPS Turku of SM-liiga, where he scored 48 goals and 78 points over 97 total games. It is unclear whether the 21 year old right handed shooting winger will come over the AHL or stay in Europe for next season or if he will come directly to the big club on Broadway.