The New York Rangers have officially bought out the remainder of Chris Drury's contract. The Rangers will pay approximately $3.716 million against the 2011-12 salary cap, and about $1.667 million in 2012-13 as a result. Drury will become an unrestricted free agent on Friday and the Rangers wished him well. "Chris is a consummate professional, a tremendous competitor and an even better person," said president and GM Glen Sather in a statement. "He gave his heart and soul to the Rangers organization in his time here and we wish him the best in his future endeavors."