After whiffing on Tomas Kaberle, the New York Rangers have moved on to another veteran rearguard.
Tallinder was signed to a similarly risk-free deal by the Toronto Maple Leafs in training camp, but was set free after suffering a shoulder injury in the preseason.
A veteran of 12 seasons, he suited up in 64 games for the Buffalo Sabres last year, scoring eight points and finishing with a minus-21 rating.