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Ex-Ranger John Mitchell Signs With Avalanche

NEW YORK (WFAN) — Former Rangers' forward John Mitchell signed a two-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.

TSN's Darren Dreger reported Mitchell agreed to a $2.2 million dollar contract for two years.  He is set to earn an annual average value of $1.1 million dollars.

The 27-year-old Mitchell played 63 games for the Rangers during the 2011-12 season.  He scored 5 goals and 11 assists.  During the playoffs, Mitchell took part in 18 games and recorded a lone assist.

Mitchell previously played 3 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs before joining the Rangers in February 2011.

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