Rangers sign ex-Jets defenceman Anthony Bitetto

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Anthony Bitetto, left, says he tested positive for COVID-19 in June. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

The New York Rangers have signed defenceman Anthony Bitetto, the team announced on Friday.

Bitetto, 30, played in a career-high 51 games with the Winnipeg Jets this past season, registering eight assists and a plus-three rating.

The blueliner has skated in 183 career NHL games over the last six seasons with Winnipeg, the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild.

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