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Should the Rangers consider a veteran like Alfredsson?

Found February 23, 2013 on Blue Seat Blogs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Chris Kreider,  Brad Richards,  Marian Gaborik,  Daniel Alfredsson
TEAMS: New York Rangers,  Ottawa Senators
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Former All Star Alfredsson would be a nice fit in NY – depending on cost The Rangers need to get more offense and Chris Kreider needs serious minutes; not just as an injury fill-in. Those two issues, the inconsistent play of J.T. Miller, and the underwhelming performances of  Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik are why the Rangers may want to consider speaking to Ottawa about veteran winger Daniel Alfredsson. After all, we all know the Rangers like a Swedish element to their team. Alfredsson isn’t the same player he was but is still an effective complimentary player, has an expiring contract, and with Ottawa beset with injury – should the Rangers be able to mount some consistency toward a Cup run – there seem many reasons why Alfredsson makes sense for the Rangers. This of course is assuming the Sens will be sellers at the deadline, which may not be the case. He doesn’t need to worry about tarnishing his career with Ottawa. This could be a pure rental and he could go back to Ottawa and...
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