The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed John Mitchell to a two-year/two-way contract. Mitchell has played the last two seasons in the Ducks farm system after a four-year career with the University of Wisconsin. He will get $525,000 per season when in the NHL but only $55,000 in the minors. The six-foot, five-inch undrafted forward had eight goals and 18 points for the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL this past season in 50 games. He has no fantasy value and will likely remain in the AHL for at least one more season.

John Mitchell could return to New York's lineup on Thursday night if Brandon Dubinsky can't play because of a nose/sinus issue. He was a healthy scratch on Tuesday at New Jersey. Mitchell hasn't scored a goal since Jan. 24 and he has just two assists in his last 17 games.

John Mitchell is not in the lineup for the Rangers tonight. Mitchell was seen with an ice pack on his right hand. John Scott will draw into the lineup. Just an FYI although Scott could pick up some penalty minutes.

John Mitchell has performed well at both ends of the ice since being recalled from the minors by the New York Rangers. He has recorded a point in three straight games to go with a plus-3 rating. He has formed a successful trio with fellow call-up Carl Hagelin and Brian Boyle. "It wasn't anything really stressed as far as defense, defense, defense but, obviously, we have to take care of our end," Mitchell said. "We have an opportunity with our line to use our speed and get in on the forecheck. That's almost our best defense." Hagelin has also picked up a point in each of his first three games at the NHL level.

John Mitchell registered an assist in his first NHL game on Friday. Mitchell was on the ice for 11:15 minutes and won both of his faceoff opportunities. He has two goals and five points in eight games with the AHL Syracuse Crunch in 2011-12.

John Mitchell has been recalled by the Rangers. He has tallied seven goals, seven assists and 20 penalty minutes in 17 games this season with AHL Connecticut.

The New York Rangers have re-signed John Mitchell. Mitchell posted seven goals and 12 points in 14 games with the Connecticut Whale after being acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a seventh round draft pick in 2012 at the trade deadline last season. He recorded three goals and six points in six playoff contests for the Whale as well to earn the extension. Mitchell will likely spend the majority of the 2011-12 campaign in the minors.