Hartford, CT (SportsNetwork.com) - NHL veteran defenceman Tomas Kaberle has signed a professional tryout agreement with the New York Rangers' American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford.

Kaberle has appeared in 984 NHL games over 14 seasons with Toronto, Boston, Carolina and Montreal. He last played in the NHL with the Canadiens during the 2012-13 season.

The 36-year-old native of the Czech Republic spent last season playing in his home country.

Kaberle has amassed 87 goals and 476 assists for 563 points during his NHL tenure, winning a Stanley Cup with Boston in the spring of 2011. He played 11 full seasons with the Maple Leafs before a February 2011 trade to the Bruins.