The New York Rangers, looking for stability along their blue line in the absence of Marc Staal, signed defenseman Anton Stralman on Thursday. The deal is for one year. Stralman, who has 11 goals and 63 assists in 212 NHL games, was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the seventh round in 2005. After two seasons in Toronto, he was traded to the Calgary Flames in the summer of 2009 and dealt to the Blue Jackets before the start of that season.

Sportside has signed a multi-year contract with Sebastian Erixon, from the Swedish Elite Series team Timrå Red Eagles, to deliver services from Sportside unique branding concept. Sportside is going to develop Sebastian´s own personal brand as well as his first fan website.

Sportside has signed a multi-year contract with Anton Stralman from Columbus Blue Jackets to deliver services from Sportside unique branding concept. “We feel honored that he has chosen Sportside to develop his personal brand and we look forward to working closely with this exciting non Swedish player”, says Jan Jutbo, CEO of Sportside. www.stralman.com

Sportside has signed a multi-year contract with Niklas Kronwall, from the Detroit Red Wings, to deliver services from Sportside’s unique branding concept. Sportside will develop and trademark Niklas own personal brand as well as his first website. kronwall55.com